Session Description:
This session will cover the basics of mixing for single-phase applications. The advantages and is advantages of different impeller types and their flow patterns will be shown. Empirical correlations for impeller power, mixing intensity, blend time, and heat transfer will be used to estimate mixing results for a variety of applications. The relevance of power per volume, torque per volume, tip speed, and other factors will be related to mixing results for different applications. Guides for impeller size and location with different liquid levels and viscosities will be provided. Both low viscosity and viscous mixing applications will be discussed. In-class discussion of specific mixing problems is encouraged. This course is for engineers, scientists and operators who want to become familiar with the science of mixing.