The Intermeshing Cross-Flow Micromixer is a high-performance core microreactor component specifically engineered for highly exothermic or endothermic chemical reactions and process intensification. It is ideal for processes involving drastic energy variations during mixing, as well as process intensification for liquid-liquid systems where no solid particles are generated.
Technical Specifications
1. Structure & Materials
Dimensions: 70 × 170 × 35 mm OR 70 × 170 × 45 mm
Layer Configuration: 4 layers in total (1 × Process Layer, 2 × Heat Exchange Layers, 1 × Sealing Layer)
Standard Materials: 316L Stainless Steel (316L SS), TA2 (Industrial Pure Titanium)
Custom Materials: Hastelloy C-276 (HC-276), Hastelloy B-2 (HB-2), Monel 400
Bolt Size: M4
2. Channel & Packing Geometry
3. Process Side vs. Utility (Heat Exchange) Side
| Parameter | Process Side | Utility (Heat Exchange) Side |
|---|
| Internal Volume (Hold-up) | 0.069 mL (Ultra-low hold-up for high safety) | 11.76 mL (High hold-up for optimal thermal control) |
| Recommended Flow Rate | 0 – 200 mL/min | 0 – 5 L/min |
| Recommended Pressure | 0 – 5 MPa (High-pressure capability) | 0 – 3 bar (Low-pressure utility loop) |
| Design Temperature | -25°C to 280°C | — |
| Fitting/Connector Size | NPT 1/8-27 | ZG 1/4-19 (PT 1/4-19) |
4. Temperature Monitoring System
Sensor Type: Pt100 RTD
Probe Diameter: Φ3 mm
Key Advantages for Industrial Applications
Superior Heat Transfer Capability: The utility side hold-up volume is 170 times that of the process side. Combined with the ultra-high specific surface area of microchannels, it instantaneously dissipates the massive heat generated by violent reactions.
High-Pressure Safety Design: The process side supports operating pressures up to 5 MPa, making it ideal for harsh high-temperature and high-pressure microreaction processes.
Ultra-low Hazardous Inventory: With a process hold-up volume of only 0.069 mL, the transient volume of hazardous reactants online is minimized, significantly improving inherent safety (inherently safer design).