The Demo of the Y-Type Interaction Chamber
Y-Type Chamber made by two blocks of optically flat disk (http://www.genizer.com/technology.asp#s1) The Y-Type Interaction Chamber (FIG. C), regarded as one of the most powerful chambers to date, has been used by several manufacturers, including Microfluidics (Y-Type Interaction Chamber) and Nanomizer (Collision-Type Generator). In these systems, the flow stream is split into two channels that are redirected over the same plane at right angles and propelled into a single flow stream. High pressure promotes a high speed at the crossover of the two flows, which results in high shear, turbulence, and cavitation over the single outbound flow stream. The Y-Type Chamber is generally made of two blocks of diamond or ceramic with a very small opening (nozzle) of Φ50~400μm. Two block-forming members are first ground and lapped to be optically flat, and then grooves corresponding to the desired sizes and shapes are etched into the face of each block in a precisely aligned manner. Homogenization energy is concentrated at the collision point where the liquid streams collide in the internal drain. The traditional homogenizers use nozzle and impact valve for homogenization. The Y-type Chamber can be regarded as the second generation homogenization techniques. When compared with conventional homogenization nozzle or valve, it is more powerful, however inclined to blockage in high sticky environment.
Y-Type Chamber made by two blocks of optically flat disk (http://www.genizer.com/technology.asp#s1) The Y-Type Interaction Chamber (FIG. C), regarded as one of the most powerful chambers to date, has been used by several manufacturers, including Microfluidics (Y-Type Interaction Chamber) and Nanomizer (Collision-Type Generator). In these systems, the flow stream is split into two channels that are redirected over the same plane at right angles and propelled into a single flow stream. High pressure promotes a high speed at the crossover of the two flows, which results in high shear, turbulence, and cavitation over the single outbound flow stream. The Y-Type Chamber is generally made of two blocks of diamond or ceramic with a very small opening (nozzle) of Φ50~400μm. Two block-forming members are first ground and lapped to be optically flat, and then grooves corresponding to the desired sizes and shapes are etched into the face of each block in a precisely aligned manner. Homogenization energy is concentrated at the collision point where the liquid streams collide in the internal drain. The traditional homogenizers use nozzle and impact valve for homogenization. The Y-type Chamber can be regarded as the second generation homogenization techniques. When compared with conventional homogenization nozzle or valve, it is more powerful, however inclined to blockage in high sticky environment.