Mixing unit for mixing fluids
A mixing unit ( 100 ) for mixing of fluids is disclosed. The mixing unit ( 100 ) includes a mixing chamber ( 102 ) for holding one or more fluids and a driving assembly ( 104 ) operatively engaged to the mixing chamber ( 102 ). The driving assembly ( 104 ) is configured to oscillate the mixing chamber ( 102 ) for mixing the one or more fluids. The mixing chamber ( 102 ) of the mixing unit ( 100 ) enables better mixing of fluids in a convenient manner. Further less amount of cleaning fluids may be only required for cleaning the mixing chamber ( 102 ) after the mixing process. The mixing unit ( 100 ) can be used for mixing amino acids with different fluids however this unit can be used for mixing other fluids as well.
1. A mixing unit for mixing fluids, the mixing unit comprising:
a mixing chamber comprising a first compartment and a second compartment arranged adjacent to the first compartment, wherein the first compartment is configured to hold at least one fluid, and wherein the second compartment is configured to hold a cooling fluid;
a driving assembly operatively engaged to the mixing chamber, wherein the driving assembly is configured to oscillate the mixing chamber for mixing the at least one fluid;
at least one fluid supply unit configured to supply the at least one fluid into the first compartment;
a cooling unit configured to supply the cooling fluid into the second compartment; and
a gas supply unit configured to supply an inert gas into the first compartment.
2. The mixing unit of claim 1 , wherein the second compartment surrounds the first compartment.
3. The mixing unit of claim 1 , wherein the driving assembly is configured to oscillate the mixing chamber at a predefined frequency and a predefined amplitude for mixing the at least one fluid.
4. The mixing unit of claim 1 , wherein the driving assembly is configured to oscillate the mixing chamber by rotating the mixing chamber.
5. The mixing unit of claim 4 , wherein the driving assembly is configured to rotate the mixing chamber by 180°.
6. The mixing unit of claim 1 , wherein the driving assembly comprises:
an axle operatively connected to the mixing chamber; and
a driving unit operatively connected to the axle, wherein the driving unit is configured to drive the axle for oscillating the mixing chamber.
7. The mixing unit of claim 1 , wherein the at least one fluid comprises a cleaning fluid, and wherein the driving assembly is configured to oscillate the mixing chamber at a predefined frequency and a predefined amplitude for cleaning the mixing chamber using the cleaning fluid.
8. The mixing unit of claim 6 , wherein the driving unit comprises a motor configured to rotate the axle, and wherein the axle is configured to rotate the mixing chamber.
9. The mixing unit of claim 1 , further comprising at least one fluid outlet unit configured to pump the at least one fluid out from the mixing chamber.
10. The mixing unit of claim 1 , wherein the at least one fluid comprises at least one amino acid.
11. The mixing unit of claim 1 , wherein the driving assembly is configured to rotate the mixing chamber in a first direction from a preset position to a first position and to rotate the mixing chamber in an opposite second direction from the first position to a second position.
12. The mixing unit of claim 11 , wherein the first position is at a predefined angle relative to the preset position, and wherein the second position is at the predefined angle relative to the preset position.
13. The mixing unit of claim 1 , wherein the gas supply unit is configured to maintain a pressurized environment in the first compartment.
14. A method for mixing fluids using the mixing unit of claim 1 , the method comprising:
supplying, via the at least one fluid supply unit, the at least one fluid into the first compartment;
supplying, via the cooling unit, the cooling fluid into the second compartment;
oscillating, via the driving assembly, the mixing chamber for mixing the at least one fluid; and
supplying, via a gas supply unit, an inert gas into the first compartment to maintain a pressurized environment in the first compartment.
15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the at least one fluid comprises at least one amino acid.
16. The method of claim 14 , wherein supplying the cooling fluid into the second compartment comprises maintaining the at least one fluid at a constant temperature.
17. The method of claim 14 , wherein oscillating the mixing chamber for mixing the at least one fluid comprises rotating the mixing chamber.
18. A mixing unit for mixing fluids, the mixing unit comprising:
a mixing chamber comprising a first compartment and a second compartment arranged adjacent to the first compartment, wherein the first compartment is configured to hold at least one fluid, and wherein the second compartment is configured to hold a cooling fluid;
a driving assembly operatively engaged to the mixing chamber, wherein the driving assembly is configured to oscillate the mixing chamber for mixing the at least one fluid;
at least one fluid supply unit configured to supply the at least one fluid into the first compartment;
a cooling unit configured to supply the cooling fluid into the second compartment; and
a heat exchanger positioned between the cooling unit and the second compartment, wherein the heat exchanger is configured to cool the cooling fluid.