Design issues of the baffle connection plate in the mixing tank
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Inside the mixing tank, several baffles have been installed as required by the mixer manufacturer. But how should the connecting plates for these baffles be designed? For example, how many connecting plates are needed for each baffle, and what should be the spacing between them? Are there any standards or guidelines regarding the design of these connecting plates???
This doesn’t require a standard. It’s simply flat steel or rib plates that are welded to the shell in order to secure the baffle.
Generally, 3-4 units are sufficient; it mainly depends on the size of the storage tank and the power of the motor, etc. I’ll send you a picture for reference – it’s a fiberglass mixing tank I’ve worked on before.
I’ve learned that it’s indeed difficult to have theoretical data; generally, decisions are made based on experience.
The number of baffles, as well as whether they are fixed by welding or bolted, are related to the properties of the medium. There are estimation methods provided in \"Design of Mixing Equipment,\" but the truly effective approach is to conduct experiments. Some mixer manufacturers can conduct experiments.
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