Clogging issue of the soda mixer in the Kay membrane process

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For our first-phase pressurized gas storage tanks, we used one type of steam-water mixer, and it has been in use for a long time without any occurrences of nozzle clogging. In the second phase, 3 soda mixers were used; clogging at the nozzles occurred frequently, and there was also a serious issue of saltwater backflow in the compressed air pipelines. Over time, this would cause corrosion of the air buffer tank, requiring regular drainage through bleed valves. Additionally: the volume of the pressure vessels is the same, at 26 m3 each. I would like to ask a few questions: 1. By using one soda mixer, the nozzle size is much larger than that of three mixers – does this have any impact on the mixing effect of saltwater and compressed air? ； 2. If the nozzles of the three soda mixers in Phase 2 are enlarged separately, without changing the overall structural dimensions, will this affect the mixing efficiency or cause more severe backflow of brine? 3. Does anyone have any relevant information on the design of soda mixers, hydraulic jet pumps, etc.?