Abstract: A static mixer device comprising a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and an opening extending between the proximal and distal ends. In certain embodiments, a plurality of metal frits is positioned within the opening of the housing, each of the metal frits extending across a cross-sectional dimension of the opening and having interconnected porosity. In other embodiments, one or more mixer elements fabricated using laser additive manufacturing technology and having novel configurations are positioned within the opening of the housing. In yet other embodiments, the housing comprises multiple openings having different diameters from each other, with each opening either extending through the housing with a constant diameter or with one or more of the openings having a varying diameter.

Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to techniques for splitting fluid flows with porous medium, such as a porous medium with metal particles, for instance. Some embodiments are particularly directed to a flow splitting assembly that creates a differential flow at a calibrated flow split. In one or more embodiments, for example, an apparatus for flow spitting may include a manifold comprising first, second and third manifold openings in fluid communication. In one or more such embodiments, introduction of a flow to the first manifold opening via an inlet filter may cause a differential flow at a calibrated flow split between a first restrictor coupled to the second opening of the manifold and a second restrictor coupled to the third opening of the manifold. In various embodiments, each restrictor may include one or more porous medium composed of metal particles.

Abstract: A static mixer device comprising a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and an opening extending between the proximal and distal ends. In certain embodiments, a plurality of metal frits is positioned within the opening of the housing, each of the metal frits extending across a cross-sectional dimension of the opening and having interconnected porosity. In other embodiments, one or more mixer elements fabricated using laser additive manufacturing technology and having novel configurations are positioned within the opening of the housing. In yet other embodiments, the housing comprises multiple openings having different diameters from each other, with each opening either extending through the housing with a constant diameter or with one or more of the openings having a varying diameter.