Is it better to stir from above or from the side?
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I currently have a tank with a capacity of 54 cubic meters, and I’m not sure whether to use vertical mixing or horizontal mixing. The viscosity of the material produced is slightly higher than that of water. Could you please provide some advice based on the current practices in China as well as considerations related to maintenance? Thank you all!
Theoretically, side mixing can ensure uniform mixing of the material from all directions, but considering installation and cost, vertical mixing is the better choice. On the one hand, manufacturers pay close attention when installing side mixers, with the sealing issue being of primary importance; even the slightest leakage can lead to inevitable disputes. Moreover, at least three side mixers are required for one tank. While many manufacturers do a decent job with this, it is best to avoid using such mixers if possible. If vertical mixing is used and mixing issues are a concern, opting for more blades can be a good solution; such systems are available in China today, are exported abroad as well, and are easy to maintain.
It’s better to install it with stirring motion (it can also be installed at a slight angle); the main issue with installation on the side is poor sealing
It’s better to use a mixer; side mixing is not yet well developed in China. ------Are the requirements for leakage high? Will the material settle?
Reply: 5# STCJM contains relatively important substances, so it must be recovered even in the event of a leak.
54 cubic meters; it is recommended to use a mixer. The initial investment is similar, while maintenance is easier and the costs are lower in the long run.
I’ve learned a lot, but what causes leakage when measuring mixing? This is something that should be discussed
The mixing machine I designed recently uses a side-mounted design
Yangyang, Jiangsu – supplies glass-lined reaction kettles
The initial cost of top-mounted mixing may be slightly higher than that of side-mounted mixing, but the subsequent maintenance costs are low. The initial cost of side-mounted mixing isn’t necessarily lower either; domestic machine seals cannot be used, while imported ones are too expensive and are prone to failure, requiring regular replacement. If the mixer is well-designed, this isn’t a problem; but if it isn’t, replacing the seal also requires emptying the container. Please consider this carefully.
I’ve learned a lot, hehe; I’m learning from everyone*