Apparatus for magnetically treating fluids

Abstract

A magnetic force field generator is provided which is adapted to be mounted onto a conduit for treating fluid flowing through the conduit with a magnetic force field of alternating polarity. The generator includes a non-magnetic housing having a longitudinally extending passage for receiving the conduit and a strap device for securing the housing to the conduit. A unitary magnet is provided which is embedded in the housing and is positioned in the same longitudinal plane as the conduit. The magnet has an odd number of sections of alternating polarity, each adapted to generate a discrete magnetic force field in the conduit as the fluid flows therethrough. When the fluid is a fuel, it is preferred that the most upstream section and the most downstream section of the magnet be each adapted to introduce a south polar magnetic field in the inner area of said conduit. When the fluid is water, it is preferred that the most upstream and downstream sections each be adapted to introduce a north polar magnetic field in the inner area of the conduit. In a preferred embodiment, a ferromagnetic plate is mounted in juxtaposition with the magnet for increasing its strength.

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