Motionless mixer and method for removing scaled mixing elements therefrom

Claim 1

An in-line motionless mixer mounted in a fluid-conducting conduit, comprising: a generally cylindrical, fluid-tight housing having a first end and an opposed second end and formed by two semi-cylindrical shells mated in abutting relationship thereby defining an axial pathway therethrough for conducting fluids, said shells being constructed of sheet metal; a plurality of bands releasably tightened around said housing to maintain said housing fluid-tight; at least one mixing element fixedly positioned within said axial pathway to mix the fluid flowing therethrough; an annular flange releasably mounted at said first end of said housing, said annular flange being sized to secure said mixer in the conduit and to prevent axial removal of said mixing element through said first end of said housing; a stop fixedly positioned within said housing and juxtaposed to said second end of said housing opposite said first end, said stop preventing axial removal of said mixing element from said second end of said housing; and a plurality of radially extending rods mounted on the outer surface of said housing so as to center and stabilize said housing within said conduit.