EP3902625A1 - Dispositif et procede pour creer une emulsion - Google Patents
Dispositif et procede pour creer une emulsionInfo
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- the invention relates to a device and a method for creating an emulsion composed of a phase dispersed in the form of drops in a continuous phase.
- This device and this method can be used, in particular, to create drops of several tenths of a millimeter to a few millimeters in diameter.
- An emulsion is a heterogeneous medium made up of two immiscible liquid substances, called phases.
- One phase discontinuous, is dispersed in the other phase, continuous, in the form of drops or droplets.
- Emulsions often consist of an aqueous phase and an oily phase. They are used in many fields such as cosmetics, food, pharmacy, etc.
- Emulsions are most often produced in batches: the two liquid substances are mixed and subjected to mechanical stress.
- a device widely used for this purpose, comprising a propeller provided with slots, is marketed under the trademark "ultra-turrax".
- Emulsions can also be prepared by sonication, i.e. using ultrasound, or by passing a mixture from a high pressure tank to a low pressure tank, through a multitude of pores.
- the emulsions prepared according to these different techniques are however polydisperse: their drops have a wide variety of diameters.
- the drops are entrained out of the injection orifice of the dispersed phase and stretched in the continuous phase.
- a tail forms.
- this tail splits into several secondary or satellite drops, smaller than the main drop, which is detrimental to the desired monodispersion.
- This problem of satellite drops arises most particularly when the diameter of the drops is of the order of a millimeter.
- the present invention relates to a device for creating an emulsion composed of a phase dispersed in the form of drops in a continuous phase, the device comprising:
- a motion generator to set in motion at least a first fluid intended to form the dispersed phase
- first channel inside which the first fluid set in motion can flow, the first channel extending towards an outlet orifice through which the first fluid is injected into at least a second fluid intended to form the continuous phase ,
- SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) - a motion generator control unit configured to generate a first signal with extrema, called “first extrema”, to vary the flow rate of the first fluid in the first channel as a function of time, - a control unit of the variation system configured to generate a second signal with extrema, called “second extrema”, to vary the interior volume of the first channel as a function of time, and - a coordination system connected to the control units and configured to associate first and second extrema, in pairs, with a predetermined time lag between two associated extrema.
- first extrema to vary the flow rate of the first fluid in the first channel as a function of time
- second extrema to vary the interior volume of the first channel as a function of time
- coordination system connected to the control units and configured to associate first and second extrema, in pairs, with a predetermined time lag between two associated extrema.
- a first extremum corresponds to a temporary injection of the first fluid into the second fluid.
- a second extremum corresponds to an increase followed by a decrease in the interior volume of the first channel.
- Such a device makes it possible to associate, in particular for successive first extrema, a second extremum with a first extremum, with a predetermined time offset between the associated first and second extremum.
- the coordination system can coordinate, or associate, the first extrema and the second extrema two by two in their order of appearance (thus forming N pairs of associated extrema), by imposing a predetermined time shift between the first extremum and the second extremum of each pair of extremes.
- the coordination system thus makes it possible to associate, at the end of injection of the first fluid into the second fluid, an increase in the internal volume of the first channel.
- This increase causes aspiration of a part of the drop of first fluid which is or has just been injected into the second fluid. This suction weakens the tail of the drop and the drop comes off faster than
- SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) the absence of such suction, which also has the effect of reducing the length of the tail. The latter is therefore less likely to split into satellite drops.
- the invention is therefore particularly well suited to the preparation of an emulsion containing drops of the same size, by reducing the degree of polydispersity of the emulsion.
- the invention can be used to prepare an emulsion whose drop size distribution comprises several peaks at predetermined sizes.
- the dispersed phase can be formed from one or more first fluids. However, in the following, for the sake of brevity, only a first fluid is referred to. Likewise, the continuous phase can be formed from one or more second fluids, but, in the following, only a second fluid is referred to.
- the first and second fluids can themselves be mixtures of several fluids.
- the motion generator can take different forms, without departing from the scope of the invention, as long as it allows the first fluid to be set in motion intermittently.
- it may be a peristaltic pump, a metering pump, a syringe or piston pump, a gear pump, a cam pump, a diaphragm pump, a pressure generator. pulse, a pressurized tank associated with a valve, etc.
- the variation system can also take different forms, without departing from the scope of the invention, as long as it makes it possible to vary the internal volume of the first channel, intermittently, and to obtain the desired suction phenomenon.
- it may be a deformation system making it possible to modify the shape of the channel and, in particular, to vary the passage section of a portion of the channel.
- the channel can comprise a main branch and a side branch, and the variation system can vary the internal volume of the side branch accessible to the first fluid, for example by means of a piston, a mechanism compression or a thermal effect, by varying the position of a membrane, by expanding a bubble, or by any other suitable means.
- the variation system and part of the motion generator in particular, are preferred for their limited number of components, the variation system and part of the motion generator, in particular
- SUBSTITUTE SHEET in particular a valve of said system, can be combined in a single device, said device having the possibility either of interrupting the flow of fluid in the channel, according to a first operating mode, or of modifying the volume of said channel, according to a second operating regime. This can be done, for example, using a progressive valve having a volume displaced during operation of the valve.
- the volume variation system is separate from the motion generator.
- the motion generator control unit and the dimming system control unit can be configured to generate a first periodic signal and a second periodic signal, the periods of these signals being, in particular, equal.
- extremum in the plural “extrema”) denotes a local maximum or a local minimum of the signal considered.
- An extremum can, in particular, correspond to the top of a peak in a sinusoidal or triangular signal, or to a plateau in a square or rectangular signal. With each extremum is associated a variation (growth or decrease) followed by a return (decrease or growth) to or towards the initial state.
- a signal may contain major extrema associated with the generation of drops or the greatest values of channel volume change, and secondary extrema associated, for example, with irregularities in the system. control or physical systems, or any other cause.
- the periodic character of the signal can be limited to a periodic occurrence over time of the main extrema, without the whole signal being periodic in all its details.
- the secondary extrema may not be periodic.
- the duration of the extreme amplitude plateau i.e. maximum or minimum amplitude
- the duration of the plateau is between 10ms and 5s, more particularly between 20ms and 500ms.
- the duration of the plateau is between 10ms and 5s, more particularly between 20ms and 500ms.
- the duty cycle ie the ratio between the duration of a pulse and the period of the signal
- the duty cycle can be between 0% and 95%, more particularly, between 10 and 70%.
- the time lag imposed by the coordination system between the associated extrema can be determined empirically after a series of preliminary tests, or by calculation taking into account, in particular, the flow speed of the first fluid in the first channel, the length of the first channel between the motion generator and the variation system, and between the variation system and the outlet orifice, the flow speed of the second fluid, the volume of the drops, the physical and chemical properties of the first and second fluid (eg viscosity, surface tension, etc.), properties of the variation system (eg elasticity of the channel, etc.), of the suction volume carried out by the variation system, etc. .
- the time shift once the time shift has been empirically determined or calculated, it is generally kept fixed during manufacturing, i.e. the predetermined time shift is the same for all the associated pairs of extrema.
- the first channel is a micro-channel.
- microchannel denotes a channel which comprises over at least a portion of its length a section of which at least one dimension measured in a straight line from one edge to an opposite edge is less than or equal to one millimeter.
- a microchannel may have, for example, a surface / volume ratio substantially greater than 1 mm -1 , preferably 4 mm -1 , for example 10 mm -1 , or even 1 prrr 1 .
- the term “microchannel” also encompasses the channels commonly referred to in the literature as “nanochannel”, “microfluidic channel”, “mesochannel” and “mesofluidic channel”.
- a microchannel may or may not have a constant cross section.
- This section can, for example, be circular, rectangular, square or have the shape of a bowl.
- the microchannel may, for example, have a thickness of between 10 ⁇ m and 100 ⁇ m and a width of between 20 ⁇ m and 1 mm, in particular a width of between 20 ⁇ m and 500 ⁇ m. Still by way of example, the microchannel may have a length of between 1 mm and 50 cm, in particular between 1 cm and 10 cm.
- the variation system clamps or crushes a deformable portion of the first channel to vary the interior volume of the channel.
- SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) first channel.
- the first channel is elastically deformable so as to completely or partially resume by itself or in a stimulated manner its initial shape when it is no longer pinched or crushed.
- control units are configured to generate a first periodic signal and a second periodic signal, the periods of these signals being, in particular, equal. This makes it possible to generate drops with a constant spacing between two consecutive drops, and thus to generate an emulsion with a constant concentration of drops.
- the motion generator comprises: a reservoir in which the first fluid is maintained under pressure, this reservoir supplying the first channel via a supply duct, and a valve mounted between the duct. 'supply and the first channel, this valve being controllable by the control unit of the motion generator so as to allow the first fluid to pass intermittently in the first channel.
- Said valve may, for example, be an all-or-nothing valve, this type of valve making it possible to perform the desired function while having a simple, robust and economical design, well suited for use in industry. An example of such a motion generator is described below and illustrated in the accompanying figures.
- a motion generator comprises a reservoir, or enclosure, containing the first fluid to be injected into the first channel.
- a gas circuit passes through the tank. This circuit comprises, from upstream to downstream in the direction of gas flow, a pressure source (eg a pump or a compressed gas cylinder), an inlet branch connected to the pressure source, the reservoir and an output branch.
- a solenoid valve is disposed in the inlet branch to regulate the flow of gas from the pressure source to the reservoir.
- Another valve called a leak valve, or a permanent gas exhaust (i.e. a constant leak) is placed in the outlet branch in order to control the gas flow leaving the tank.
- Motion generators of this type are described, for example, in patent FR 2855076.
- SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) be connected to the motion generator control unit, the latter controlling the opening of the solenoid valve so as to generate the intermittent movement of the first fluid.
- the predetermined time offset (Dt) between these two extrema is between -2 s and +2 s, in particular between -500 ms and +500 ms, in particular between 0 and +500 ms, and more particularly between 0 and +100 ms.
- the predetermined time shift is measured between the end of the plateau forming the first extremum and the start of the plateau forming the second extremum. In many cases, this allows part of the drop of the first fluid that is or has just been injected into the second fluid to be aspirated at the right time. As previously mentioned, this suction weakens the tail of the drop and the drop comes off faster than without such a suction, which also has the effect of reducing the length of the tail. The latter is therefore less likely to split into satellite drops.
- the device comprises a second channel within which the second fluid can flow, and another motion generator for continuously setting the second fluid in motion in the second channel.
- the outlet of the first channel opens into the second channel.
- the two fluids are in motion. This makes it possible to play on the flow speeds of the two fluids, in particular to obtain a desired concentration of drops in the continuous phase.
- the second fluid can be stagnant and the outlet of the first channel can move inside the second fluid.
- the second fluid can be stagnant, and the drops can move in the latter under the action of an external force, such as, without limitation, the Archimedean thrust, a confinement gradient, or a dielectrophoretic force.
- the second channel can be a micro-channel.
- said second channel has a section widening downstream from the outlet of the first channel. This geometry of the second channel makes it possible to further reduce the generation of satellite drops.
- the device may further comprise a detector for detecting the size and / or the shape of the drops formed by the first fluid in the second fluid.
- control units are configured to generate signals whose first and second extrema vary depending on the size and / or shape of the drops formed by the first fluid in the second fluid and detected by the detector. .
- Such a configuration makes it possible to ensure additional regularity in the formation of drops over time.
- the present invention also relates to a process for creating an emulsion composed of a phase dispersed in the form of drops in a continuous phase, comprising:
- a first extremum corresponds to a temporary injection of the first fluid into the second fluid.
- a second extremum corresponds to an increase followed by a decrease in the interior volume of the first channel.
- Such a method makes it possible to associate, for several successive first extrema, a second extremum with each first extremum, with a predetermined time shift between two associated extrema.
- the first and second signals are periodic, the periods of these signals being, in particular, equal.
- the first fluid is aqueous and the second fluid is oily, or vice versa.
- An aqueous dispersed phase is thus obtained in an oily continuous phase or an oily dispersed phase in an aqueous continuous phase.
- the oily phase can, for example, be a fluid based on silicone or mineral oil.
- the oil can be partially or fully fluorinated, vegetable or a mixture of these oils.
- the first fluid and the second fluid are two aqueous phases, made immiscible by solutes contained in these phases.
- the first and / or the second fluid can, for example, contain or constitute a biologically active product, a cosmetic product, an edible product, a lubricant, a sanitary or phytosanitary product, a coating or surface treatment product.
- the emulsion created from the two fluids contains, or itself constitutes, a biologically active product, a cosmetic product (eg skin care, hair care or make-up), an edible product, or a lubricant, or a combination of these products.
- the biologically active product can be chosen, for example, from vitamins, hormones, proteins, antiseptics, drugs, polysaccharides, peptides, polypeptides and oligopeptides, proteoglycans, nucleic acids, lipids, etc., and any combination of these products.
- the cosmetic product can, for example, be a product for the skin (hands, face, feet, etc.) or the lips, a foundation, a preparation for baths and showers, a hair care product, a styling product. , a shaving product, a sunscreen, etc.
- the edible product suitable for consumption by a human or animal, can, for example, be an edible oil (olive, sesame, sunflower oil, etc.), a juice or a puree of vegetables or fruits. , a food additive or "medicament”, etc.
- the drops of the dispersed phase are spherical or spheroids (i.e. substantially spherical) with an average diameter (i.e. a number average diameter) greater than 0.1 mm, in particular greater than 0.5 mm.
- the drops can also be of different shape (ie non-spherical) with a volume greater than that of a sphere having a diameter of 0.1 mm, in particular with a volume greater than that of a sphere having a diameter of 0, 5 mm. In contrast to the known methods, even for
- the term “monodisperse emulsion” is understood to mean an emulsion with a population of drops which has a size distribution, i.e. of diameters, which is substantially uniform. Conversely, if the distribution of drop sizes is not uniform, the emulsion is said to be polydisperse. A monodisperse emulsion exhibits a low degree of polydispersity.
- the diameter Di of a drop is, for example, measured by analyzing a photograph of a batch made up of N drops, by image processing software. Typically, according to this method, the diameter Di is measured in pixels, then reported in ⁇ m, depending on the size of the container containing the emulsion. Preferably, the value of N is chosen to be greater than or equal to 30, so that this analysis reflects in a statistically significant manner the distribution of the diameters of the drops of the emulsion.
- the mean diameter (i.e. the number-average diameter) D is calculated by calculating the arithmetic mean of the diameters Di.
- the standard deviation o reflects the distribution of the diameters Di of the drops around the mean diameter D. We find 95% of the population of drops in the range of diameters [D-2o; D + 2o] and 68% of the population in the interval [D-s; D + o]
- an emulsion is monodisperse, i.e. that it exhibits a low degree of polydispersity, when Cv is less than 50%, preferably less than 20% and even better less than 10%.
- the drops of the dispersed phase are spherical or spheroid (i.e. substantially spherical) with an average diameter of less than 30 mm, in particular less than 10 mm.
- the drops can also be of different shape (i.e. non-spherical) with a volume less than that of a sphere having a diameter of 30 mm, in particular with a volume less than that of a sphere having a diameter of 10 mm.
- the drops of the dispersed phase have an average diameter of between 1 ⁇ m and 30 mm, in particular between 10 ⁇ m and 10 mm, in particular between 0.1 mm and 5 mm and, more particularly, between 0.5 mm and 3 mm.
- this same method of evaluating the monodispersity could be applied to the distribution of masses instead of the distribution of diameters.
- the invention also relates to an emulsion composed of a phase dispersed in the form of drops in a continuous phase, obtained by the method defined above.
- FIG. 1 This figure shows an example of a device according to one embodiment.
- FIG. 1 This figure is a detail view of fig 1 showing an example of a variation system according to one embodiment.
- SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) [fig 3] This figure is a set of graphs (A) to (D) representing respectively: (A) an example of the control signal sent to the motion generator by its control unit; (B) an example of the control signal sent to the dimming system by its control unit; (C) the temporal variation of the flow rate of the first fluid in the first channel; and (D) the temporal variation of the interior volume of the first channel.
- FIG. 4 This figure is a photograph of an emulsion created using the device of fig 1, without the variation system being activated.
- FIG. 5 This figure is a photograph of an emulsion created using the device of fig 1 with the variation system activated and controlled as illustrated in fig 4.
- FIG. 6 This figure is a diagram illustrating the formation of drops at the outlet of the first channel in the device of fig 1 according to one embodiment.
- FIG. 7 This figure is a diagram showing an example of the geometry of the second channel.
- FIG. 8 This figure is a photograph of an example of an emulsion created using a device according to the invention.
- FIG. 9 This figure is a photograph of another example of an emulsion created using a device according to the invention.
- FIG. 1 represents an example of a device 10 for creating an emulsion 1 composed of a phase dispersed in the form of drops 3A in a continuous phase 5A. This emulsion 1 is collected, for example, in a container 7.
- Device 10 comprises:
- first channel 21 inside which can flow the first fluid 3 set in motion, the first channel 21 extending from the motion generator 11, to an outlet orifice 23 through which the first fluid 3 is injected into at least a second fluid 5 intended to form the continuous phase 5A,
- SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) - a variation system 40 for varying the internal volume of the first channel 21 as a function of time
- an electronic control circuit 50 making it possible to control, or control, the movement generator 11 and the variation system 40.
- the motion generator 11 comprises a reservoir 15 of first fluid 3.
- This reservoir 15 is pressurized by means of a pressure source 14, for example by a microfluidic pressure controller (eg the controller marketed under the name " Flow EZ “by the company Fluigent, France), and is associated with a solenoid valve 16, for example an all-or-nothing solenoid valve (eg the solenoid valve sold under the name" VX243AZ3AAXB "by the company SMC, Japan).
- the reservoir 15 supplies the first channel 21 via a supply duct 17, the solenoid valve 16 being located at the connection between the supply duct 17 and the first channel 21.
- the first channel 21 extends from the solenoid valve 16 (which is part of the movement generator 11) up to the outlet orifice 23.
- the first channel 21 opens into a second channel 25 in which the second fluid 5 circulates.
- the injection of the second fluid 5 into the second channel 25 is symbolized by the arrow B on the FIG. 1.
- the second channel 25 opens into the container 7.
- the first and the second channel 21, 25, are connected in a T ".
- These channels 21, 25 can be micro channels.
- the variation system 40 is located downstream of the solenoid valve 16, in the direction of circulation of the first fluid 3.
- An example of a variation system 40 is illustrated in FIG. 2.
- This system 40 crushes a deformable portion 21A of the first. channel 21 to vary the interior volume of the first channel.
- This portion 21 A of the first channel is elastically deformable and therefore capable of returning to its initial shape by itself, partially or completely, when it is no longer crushed.
- the system 40 can be, for example, an actuator 41 with an electromagnet comprising a rod 42 movable in translation, as illustrated by the double arrow in FIG. 2.
- Such a System is marketed under the name “Small linear solenoid for intensive use” by the Mecalectro company.
- the controlled movement of the rod 42 allows the portion 21A to be crushed in a controlled manner.
- the portion 21A of the first channel 21 is crushed by the rod 42, the internal volume of the first channel 21 decreases. Conversely, when it is no longer crushed, the portion 21 A returns to its initial shape and the internal volume of the first channel 21 increases, creating the desired suction effect.
- the electronic control circuit 50 comprises a control unit 56 configured to generate a first signal 57 with first ends which control the generator 11 so as to generate variations in the flow rate of the first fluid 3 in the first channel 3A, each corresponding first extremum. to a temporary injection of the first fluid 3 into the second fluid 5, via the outlet orifice 23 of the first channel 21.
- a primary pulse we speak of a primary pulse to denote the increase and decrease in the signal around a first extremum.
- the control unit 56 controls the opening and closing of the solenoid valve 16.
- the electronic control circuit 50 also comprises a control unit 54 configured to generate a second signal 58 with second extrema which control the variation system so as to generate variations in the interior volume of the first channel 21, each second extremum corresponding to a increase followed by a decrease in the internal volume of the first channel 21.
- a control unit 54 controls the actuator 41 and, therefore, the crushing of the portion 21A of the first channel 21 by the rod 42.
- the electronic control circuit 50 also comprises a coordination system 60 connected to the control units 54, 56, and configured to associate a secondary pulse with a primary pulse, with a predetermined time offset between the two associated pulses.
- a coordination system 60 connected to the control units 54, 56, and configured to associate a secondary pulse with a primary pulse, with a predetermined time offset between the two associated pulses.
- This aspect is illustrated in Figures 3 to 6.
- a second extremum is associated with each first extremum.
- Graph A of FIG. 3 represents, on the ordinate, the first control signal 57 for the solenoid valve 16 and, on the abscissa, the time expressed in milliseconds.
- the control signal 57 sent by the control unit 56 is a square signal varying between a first and a second value, here between 0 and 1.
- the signal When the signal is equal to 1, it controls the opening of the solenoid valve 16. and, consequently, the setting in motion of the first fluid 3 in the first channel 3A (see graph C) and the start of the injection of the first fluid 3 into the second fluid 5.
- the signal 57 is equal to 0, it controls the closing of the solenoid valve 16 and, consequently, the gradual stopping of the first fluid 3 in the first channel 3A and the end of the injection of the first fluid 3 into the second fluid 5.
- the example of the first control signal 57 of graph A of FIG. 3 is composed of a succession of first extrema within the meaning of the invention, each first extremum corresponding to a limited period of time during which the signal 57 controls the setting. in motion of the first fluid (ie during which the value of signal 57 is maximum and, here, equal to 1).
- Graph B of FIG. 3 represents, on the ordinate, the second control signal 58 for the variation system 40 and, on the abscissa, the time expressed in milliseconds.
- the control signal 58 sent by the control unit 54 is a square signal varying between a first and a second value, here between 0 and 1.
- the signal 58 When the signal 58 is equal to 0, it controls the descent of the rod 42 ( see FIG. 2) and, consequently, the crushing of the first channel 21.
- the signal is equal to 1
- it controls the rise of the rod 42 and, consequently, the release, or relaxes, of the first channel 21 which returns to its initial shape by elasticity.
- SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26)
- the example of the second control signal 58 of graph B of FIG. 3 is composed of a succession of second extrema within the meaning of the invention, each second extremum corresponding to a limited period of time during which the first channel 21 n ' is more overwritten (ie during which the value of signal 58 is maximum and, here, equal to 1).
- each second extremum begins after the end of the first associated extremum. There is therefore a time shift Dt between the start of the secondary pulse and the end of the associated primary pulse. In the example, this offset Dt is less than 100 milliseconds (ms) and approximately equal to 50 ms.
- the variation of the first control signal 57 results in the variation of the flow rate of the first fluid 3 in the first channel 21 represented in the graph C.
- the graph C represents, on the ordinate, the flow Dv of the first fluid 3 in the first channel 21 expressed in arbitrary flow units and, on the abscissa, the time t expressed in ms.
- the variation in the flow rate Dv is a consequence of the pulses (graph A) of the first signal 57.
- the flow rate Dv increases when the first signal 57 is at 1, and it decreases when the first signal 57 goes to 0.
- the variation of the second control signal 58 results in the variation of the interior volume of the first channel 21 shown in the graph D.
- the graph D represents, on the ordinate, the interior volume Vi of the first channel 21 expressed in arbitrary units. volume and, on the abscissa, the time t expressed in milliseconds.
- the variation in the internal volume Vi is a consequence of the secondary extremes: when the first channel 21 is crushed, the volume Vi decreases and, during relaxation, the volume Vi increases and returns to its initial value. Note that the negative flow associated with the start of a second pulse (graph C) results from the suction phenomenon described above.
- the increase in the internal volume Vi of the first channel 21 causes a suction of the first fluid 3 at the level of the outlet opening 23 of the first channel 21. Due to the coordination achieved between this suction and the movement of the first fluid 3, the The aspiration at the outlet opening 23 rather takes place towards the end of the injection of the drop 3A, which weakens the tail of the drop 3A and the drop comes off earlier, with a shorter tail.
- SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) first channel 21 is given in FIG. 6. As illustrated, when a drop comes off the outlet orifice 23, a tail 9 forms at the back of the drop which will tend to break into several drops secondary or satellites 19, smaller than the main drop. FIG. 6 illustrates a "classic" formation of drops 3A, without aspiration.
- the invention creates a suction effect at the level of the outlet orifice 23, which weakens the tail 9 of the drop 3A.
- the 3A drop comes off sooner than in the absence of such suction, with a shorter tail 9. The latter is therefore less likely to split into satellite drops 19.
- the outlet 23 of the channel 21 can be made of a particular material or can undergo surface treatments in order to have physical properties. and desired chemicals (eg hydrophobic or hydrophilic etc.), depending on the fluids 3, 5 involved, to reduce the number of satellite drops 19 during the detachment of these drops 9.
- the channel 25 of the second liquid 5 can also be constructed with a particular material or can undergo surface treatments in order to have the desired physical and chemical properties (eg hydrophobic or hydrophilic) to reduce the risk of sticking 3A drops on the internal walls of the channel.
- the second channel 25 has an enlargement of section 25A downstream of the outlet 23 of the first channel 21, as shown in FIG. 7. Such an enlargement 25 makes it possible to reduce the generation of satellite drops 19.
- the ratio D2 / D1 between the internal diameter D2 of the channel after widening 25A and the internal diameter D1 of the channel before widening 25A is between 1 and 20.
- the distance L between the center of the outlet 23 and the start of the widening 25A is less than 50mm.
- the distance L may be less than 10 times, in particular less than 5 times and more particularly less than twice the size of the drops.
- the widening angle ⁇ of the second channel 25 may be between 5 ° and 90 °.
- D1 3mm
- D2 8mm
- L 3mm
- a 59 °.
- SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26)
- the parameters D2, D1, D2 / D1, L and a can be adjusted, among others, according to the size of the drops 3A, the frequency of generation of the drops, the physical and chemical properties as well as the flow rates of the fluids 3, 5, brought into play.
- FIG. 4 is a photograph of the drops circulating in the device 10 of FIG. 1, without the variation system 40 being activated, i.e. without the portion 21 A of the channel being crushed and, therefore, without the suction phenomenon.
- Figure 5 is a photograph of an emulsion created using the device of Figure 1 with the variation system 40 activated and controlled as shown in graph (B) of Figure 3. In both cases ( Figures 4 and 5), the motion generator 11 has been activated and controlled as shown in graph (A) of Figure 3.
- the device 10 of FIG. 1 can comprise a feedback loop formed, in particular, by a detector 70 connected to the electronic control circuit 50.
- the detector 70 makes it possible to detect the size and / or the shape of the drops 3A. formed by the first fluid 3 in the second fluid 5.
- Information concerning the size and / or the shape of the drops 3A is sent by the detector 70 to the control units 54, 56. Based on this information, the control units 54 , 56, adapt the duration or / and the frequency of the first and second extrema, or / and the offset Dt between the associated extrema, or / and also the variation volume in the variation system 40.
- Figures 8 and 9 are photographs of emulsions created using a device according to the invention, of the same type as that of Figure 1.
- the emulsion of Figure 8 is such that the drops which constitute it. have an average diameter of about 1 mm, the volume concentration of these drops is about 0.6%.
- the drops of the emulsion have an average diameter of approximately 2.9 mm, and the volume concentration of these drops is approximately 35%.
- SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26)
- the embodiments or examples of embodiments described in the present invention are given by way of illustration and not by way of limitation, a person skilled in the art being able easily, in view of this invention, to modify these embodiments or examples of embodiment, or to envisage others, while at the same time remaining within the scope of the invention.
- a person skilled in the art can easily envisage variants comprising only part of the characteristics of the embodiments or examples of embodiment described above, if these characteristics alone are sufficient to provide one of the advantages of the invention.
- the different characteristics of these embodiments or examples of embodiments can be used alone or be combined with one another. When they are combined, these characteristics can be combined as described above or differently, the invention not being limited to the specific combinations described in the present invention.
- a characteristic described in relation to an embodiment or example of an embodiment can be applied in a manner analogous to another embodiment or example of an embodiment.
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