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Technical Articles and PDFs

Listed below are various technical articles and reference documents aimed at improving understanding of process and equipment considerations.

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General Considerations 

Agitation Design Guidelines & Fundamentals
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A discussion of design considerations that addresses both the process and mechanical aspects of mixers. An application data sheet is included.

A discussion of "flow efficient" impeller design, along with samples of retrofitting existing mixers with hydrofoils.

Equipment Brochures

Industry and Process Specific Articles

The Application of Fluid Mixers in Water & Waste Treatment
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A brief discussion of "G Factor", carbon slurry mixing, lime slurry mixing, water treatment chemical mixing, rapid mixing, flocculation, and equalization/neutralizing tank mixers.

The Application of Fluid Mixers in the Pulp & Paper Industry
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A discussion of mixer applications primarily in chemical pulping systems and the preparation of paper coatings and fillers.

A discussion of mixer applications in storage, letdown and compounding of trade sale paints and industrial finishes.

A discussion of terminology and general agitation requirements for bulk, solution, suspension and emulsion polymerizations.

A discussion of common mixer applications in the processing of vegetable and animal oils, including storage, refining, bleaching, and hydrogenation.


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