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Terms to Know for Static Mixing

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Terms to Know for Static Mixing

Published by maxaudience on June 26, 2015
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In the static mixing business, there can be a lot of terms that can be confusing unless you are well versed in the process.  This helpful guide can help guide you through static mixing literature.

Static Mixing – This is a process whereby pipes or tubes contain stationary devices that use the kinetic flow of the material to create the mixing process.

Flow – This term refers to the overall movement of the fluid being mixed.

Shear – Inversely related to the flow, the shear is a measurement of stress being produced on the fluid.  Fluids with high shear will have particles that move at different velocities.  A fluid with high flow would have a low shear, and a fluid with low flow would typically have a high sheer.

Flow Rate or Pumping Rate (Q) – This is a measure of the actual rate of flow generated by a specific impeller rotating at a particular speed.  This rate is given in gallons per minute.

Viscosity (Cp) – Viscosity is the overall thickness of the fluid.  It’s actually a measure of internal fluid friction, but thickness is an acceptable lay definition.

Specific Gravity – This represents a ratio between the density of the water and the density of another fluid.

Reynolds Number – In a mixing application, this is the magnitude of fluid motion generated.  This helps calculate a power draw if the viscosity rises above that of water.

Vortexing – This is a process whereby the fluid is rapidly swirled to create a whirlpool-like vortex around the impeller, which allows ambient air to become part of the mixture.  This is generally seen as a highly undesirable outcome.

Pharmaceutical Mixer – This is a specific type of mixer used to meet very exacting sanitary requirements.  Often designed with stainless steel components, these mixers are used in closed-tank areas that will prevent contamination from outside sources.

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