Controlled Flow Cavitation™ Technology:
The Core of Arisdyne Systems
How does Hydrodynamic Cavitation Technology Work?
Hydrodynamic Cavitation can occur in any turbulent fluid. The turbulence produces an area of greatly reduced fluid pressure. The fluid vaporizes due to the low pressure, forming a cavity. At the edges of the cavity, small amounts of vapor break off. These form smaller cavities 100 nm to 3 mm in diameter. The smaller cavities implode under the high pressure surrounding them. This process of formation and collapse is called cavitation.
Cavitation is an enormously powerful process. Conditions in the collapsing cavity can reach 5000°C and 1000 atmospheres. The implosion takes place during the cavitation process in milliseconds, releasing tremendous energy in the form of shockwaves. The power of these waves generated by the cavitation process disrupts anything in their path. Whether the waves are destructive or productive depends on Arisdyne's process control.
Controlled Flow Cavitation™ (CFC™)
Much research has been done on preventing cavitation. Its uncontrolled form causes damage to turbulent-flow systems. But Arisdyne Systems’ patented hydrodynamic cavitation technology harnesses it’s power.
CFC™ (Controlled Flow Cavitation™) controls the location, size, density, and intensity of cavity implosions. The system is calibrated to produce optimum process conditions. Shockwaves resulting from the implosions impact the surrounding process fluid. Tiny droplets or particles result producing high-quality emulsions and dispersions.
Controlled Flow Cavitation™ Technology FAQ
How does ultrasonic cavitation differ from hydrodynamic cavitation?
Ultrasonic cavitation is dependent on a source of vibrations. This makes them difficult or impossible to scale up and often creates "hot spots" in the dispersion/emulsion. There is no upper or lower flow rate limitations to a CFC™ system, and all fluids flow continuously through the cavitation zone.
Won’t CFC™ cause my equipment to wear more quickly?
Uncontrolled cavitation is a very destructive force. The CFC™ system uses controlled cavitation. Optimal process conditions also protect your equipment from impingement. In fact, CFC™ systems last longer than those with moving parts.
What if one of my reactants is a particulate?
CFC™ works equally well on solid and liquid reactants. Solids are fractured into smaller pieces (100 nm to 3 mm in diameter). Smaller particles mean a better dispersion and greater surface.
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