Multi-branch static mixers

Abstract

A static mixer, comprising a static mixer housing, having an inlet port for receiving a fluid, a channel in fluid communication with the inlet port, a raised rib along a perimeter of the channel, a flow splitter for splitting the fluid into a first stream and a second stream within channels, a second flow splitter for splitting the first stream into a third stream and a fourth stream within channels and a third flow splitter for splitting the second stream into a fifth stream and a sixth stream within channels, a first T-style junction for rejoining and mixing the third stream and the fourth stream within a channel, a second T-style junction for rejoining and mixing the fifth stream and the sixth stream within a channel, and a third T-style junction for rejoining and mixing the streams; and a plastic film, the plastic film sealed to the raised rib, forming a static mixer capable of mixing the fluid while remaining in a state of laminar flow.

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