Reagent Injector with Conical Dispersion Member for Water Treatment

The injector outlet is divided into multiple nozzles instead of a single large outlet. This segmentation allows the reagent to be dispersed through multiple smaller jets, reducing the deposition on each individual nozzle while maintaining overall dispersion effectiveness. The patent specifies using multiple nozzles arranged in a specific pattern to achieve this segmented dispersion approach.

The patent introduces a spatial arrangement dimension by positioning nozzles at different angles and heights. Instead of a single outlet plane, the nozzles are configured in three-dimensional space with varying orientations, creating a multi-dimensional dispersion pattern that reduces deposition on any single surface while maintaining effective reagent distribution throughout the reactor.

Multiple smaller nozzles replace a single large outlet, distributing the dispersion function across several smaller jets. Each nozzle has a reduced diameter that minimizes deposition, while the collective effect of multiple nozzles maintains adequate reagent dispersion throughout the reactor volume.

The patent employs curved or conical nozzle arrangements where the nozzle outlets are angled relative to each other in a spherical or conical pattern. This curved geometric arrangement optimizes the dispersion trajectory of reagent jets, allowing smaller outlet diameters to achieve effective dispersion by directing flow along curved paths rather than straight lines.

The injector design incorporates features that prevent clogging before it occurs, such as optimized nozzle geometries and angles that discourage calcium carbonate deposition. By designing the system to be more resistant to clogging in the first place, the need for frequent maintenance interventions is reduced, thereby minimizing operational downtime.

The reactor system is designed to allow continuous operation without requiring periodic emptying and manual cleaning of injectors. The modified injector design enables the system to maintain its own performance with minimal human intervention, allowing operators to schedule maintenance during convenient times rather than being forced into frequent shutdowns.

The injector system is designed as separable components that can be accessed and maintained independently from the main reactor body. This segmentation allows maintenance personnel to work on injectors without emptying the entire reactor, enabling repair operations while the reactor remains in operation or with minimal disruption to the germination process.

The injectors are designed to be removable from the reactor without requiring complete emptying of the reactor volume. This extraction capability allows maintenance personnel to remove and service injectors while the reactor retains its contents, eliminating the need to stop the germination process and perform reseeding operations.