Computer-Aided Design of Fluid Mixing Equipment
A Guide and Tool for Practicing Engineers
W. Roy Penney
Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
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Table of Contents
Cover Image
Title Page
Copyright
Table of Contents
Chapter Introduction
Abstract
Contents
Best Use of Methods Offered Here
Other Resources Consultants, Vendors, Couses and Videos
Training Resources Available for Fluid Mixing Technology
Appendix 1.1: Fluid mixing courses
Appendix 1.2: Videos YouTube and Industrial Mixing Handbooks
YouTube Videos
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter Impeller fundamentals
Abstract
Contents
Nomenclature
Dimensionless Parameters
Flow and Shear
Power-producing Flow and Power-producing Shear
Example Problem 2.1. Viscous Syrup Bending with a Side Entering Agitator in a kgal Tank
Example Problem 2.2. Viscous Syrup Blending with Propeller Pump in a kgal Tank
References
Chapter Equipment selection
Abstract
Contents
Nomenclature
Introduction
Economy of Scale is Increasing the Size and Complexity of Agitators
A Historical Perspective
Example Problem 3.1. Making Lye Soap in the Laboratory and in gal (200 L) Drums
Example Problem 3.2. Selecting a Commercially Available Agitator
Example Problem 3.3. Impeller Selection/Power Requirements
Agitator Vendors: Websites and Videos
References
Chapter Impeller power and pumping
Abstract
Contents
Nomenclature
Impeller Power Requirements
Impeller Pumping Correlations
Example Problem 4.1. P, Q, 6BD in m Fully Baffled Vessel
Example Problem 4.2. Rework of Example 4.1 with increased so Re =
Example Problem 4.3. Pumping Rate: HE-3 Impeller Compared to the Performance of the 6BD of Example 4.2
Example Problem 4.4. HE-3 Impeller Compared to the Performance of the 6BD of Example 4.3 at the Same N
References
Chapter Vortex depth
Abstract
Contents
Nomenclature
Introduction
Unbaffled Vessels
Anchor Impeller in Unbaffled Vessel
Example Problem 5.1. Vortex Depth in an Unbaffled Vessel with an Anchor Agitator
Partially Baffled Vessels
Example Problem 5.2. Prediction of the Vortex Depth for the Experimental Conditions Utilized for the Data Presented in Fig. 5.3
Power Decrease Due to Partial Baffling
Selection of Optimum Geometry to Maximize Vortex Depth at Minimum Impeller Power
References
Chapter Tank blending
Abstract
Contents
Nomenclature
Experimental Methods
Correlation for Predicting Blending Uniformity
Blending in the Transition and Laminar Flow Regime 100)
Blend Time for Multiple Impellers
EXAMPLE 6.1. BATCH BLENDING WITH AN HE-3 IMPELLER
Example Problem 6.2. BLENDING WITH A HELICAL RIBBON IMPELLER
References
Chapter Pipeline mixing
Abstract
Contents
Nomenclature
Introduction
Example Problem 7.1. Solute/Solvent Dispersion--Example Problem 7-3 [3, p. 452-454]
Example Problem 7.2. COV for a Square Duct
Example Problem 7.3. COV for a Kenics HEM Static Mixer
Example Problem 7.4. Mixing Air and Ammonia Feeding a Nitric Acid Plant
References
Chapter Heat transfer
Abstract
Contents
Nomenclature
About this Chapter
Introduction
Options for Heat Transfer Surfaces
Example Problem 8.1. Overall Coefficient and Heat-up Time for a Water Batch
Example Problem 8.2. Overall Coefficient and Heat-up Time for a Water Batch/Coil
Example Problem 8.3. Helical Ribbon h and Heat-up Time for a Viscous Batch
Example ProblemS 8.4a8.4d
References
Chapter Solids suspension
Abstract
Contents
Nomenclature
Introduction
Homework Problem 9.2: Solve Example Problem 10-3.4.3 from Brown et al. [3, p. 383]
Homework Problem 9.3: Check the Experimental Results of Chowdhury's [2, p. 171] Run No.
References
Chapter Dissolving solids
Abstract
Contents