U.S. Patent for Innovative Chemical Mixing Reactor to Advance Water Treatment Efficiency
Published on by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network in Business
Mazzei Injector Company Awarded U.S. Patent for Innovative Chemical Mixing Reactor to Advance Water Treatment Efficiency
BAKERSFIELD, CA - March 27, 2025 — Mazzei Injector Company, a global leader in fluid transfer, mixing, and contacting technologies, is proud to announce the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12,251,672 for its groundbreaking Chemical Mixing Reactor. This latest innovation sets a new standard for chemical dosing and mixing in municipal and industrial water treatment applications, particularly for coagulants, along with oxidants and other treatment chemicals.
The patented reactor is specifically designed to improve the delivery and dispersion of water treatment chemicals commonly used in the coagulation process. The Mazzei Chemical Mixing Reactor enables rapid and uniform mixing of chemicals into a sidestream of water under turbulent flow conditions. This approach significantly improves reaction kinetics, reduces chemical use, and minimizes system footprint.
"This innovation underscores our commitment to helping utilities do more with less," said Jim Lauria, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Mazzei. "Efficient mixing is essential for effective coagulation, and our reactor ensures that water treatment chemicals are optimally utilized. The result is more consistent water quality and cost-effective operations."
Traditional chemical injection methods often struggle with incomplete mixing, especially at low flow velocities or during periods of variable demand. Mazzei's new reactor overcomes these challenges through a compact, inline design that delivers high-energy mixing without moving parts—reducing maintenance and ensuring long-term reliability.
Key benefits of the patented Chemical Mixing Reactor include:
- Enhanced chemical efficiency through rapid mixing
- Improved turbidity and TOC reduction via better coagulant performance
- Reduced energy consumption
- Compact footprint suitable for retrofit or greenfield installations
- No moving parts, ensuring low maintenance and high reliability
- No static mixing elements obstructing the mainline flow, resulting in nearly zero mainline pressure loss across the entire range of a treatment plant's flow rates.
The invention is a valuable addition to Mazzei's portfolio of patented solutions for water and wastewater treatment, ozone contacting, gas transfer, and fertigation. The company continues to collaborate with utilities, consulting engineers, and OEM partners to bring innovation to the forefront of water quality management.
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About Mazzei
Mazzei Injector Company, a leader in the design and manufacture of fluid mixing and contacting technologies, provides systems and components for ozone, aeration and chemical treatment for the industrial and municipal water and wastewater sectors. For more information, visit www.mazzei.net or contact Mazzei at 661.363.6500.
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