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This online course covers fundamentals in mixing theory including a section on scale-up, practical applications to mixing technology and advanced topics such as solid-liquid process. Engineers gain an excellent understanding of the fundamentals of mixing and how to apply the right technology to the mixing process.
This is a chance to broaden your perspective, whether you’re a director of engineering and/or research, process engineer doing research, mechanical equipment specialist, technician, development/design engineer, chemist or vendor engineer.
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Learning Outcomes:
- Compare the performance characteristics of fluid foil impellers to traditionally designed models
- Discuss Laser Doppler Velocity (LDV) data and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- Analyze tank shape, impeller spacing, baffles, and other key geometric similarity techniques
- Justify scaling up or down by using proven techniques of meeting geometrical similarity
- Discuss the fundamentals in mixing theory
- Recognize the correct technology for the practical mixing process
Who Should Attend:
- Process or mechanical engineers involved in the design and/or selection of mixers
- R&D engineers who use mixers which must be scaled to commercial equipment
Unit 1
- Lecture 1 - Physical Properties
- Lecture 2 - Hydrodynamics
- Lecture 3 - Scale-Up
Unit 2
- Lecture 4 - Mixing Equipment
- Lecture 5 - Blending
- Lecture 6 - Heat Transfer
- Lecture 7 - Troubleshooting
Unit 3
- Lecture 8 - Solid-Liquid Processes
- Lecture 9 - Gas-Liquid Dispersion
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