Mixer Calc
Mixer Calc
Mixer Calc
Introduction
Tanks holding liquid are often equipped with an agitator. The agitator is often used to homogeniz
One of the key design parameter to calculate when implementing such an agitator is the time r
WARNING : the calculation is only an estimation, for miscible liquids, and for a specific type of im
however it is not giving assurance that the agitation in the tank will be adequate, further calculations or
NRe = D2.N.ρ / μ
With :
This graph is valid for pitched blades impellers, if another impeller is used, another graph should
With :
tb = Blend time (s)
D = impeller diameter (m)
N = agitator speed (r/s)
T = tank diameter (m)
With :
Dimensionless blend time as read on the graph above
tb = Blend time (s)
D = impeller diameter (m)
N = agitator speed (r/s)
T = tank diameter (m)
The dimensionless blend time can be calculated thanks to the graph 1, by using the Reynolds nu
A margin should be taken in practice, the responsibility of the tank operator, typically 2 times this
duration or more, which should be validated through actual trials.
ed for a pitch blade agitator to homogenize a liquid mixture.
wing formula :
nd time
e by using an abacus.
used, another graph should be established.
ng time required
ssible to go back to the definition
equirement calculation