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MIXERS AND AGITATORS


Table 23-1 identifies common failure modes and their causes for mixers and agitators. Most of the problems that affect performance and reliability are caused by improper installation or variations in the products physical properties. Proper installation of mixers and agitators is critical. The physical location of the vanes or propellers within the vessel is the dominant factor to consider. If the vanes are set too close to the side, comer, or bottom of the vessel, a stagnant zone will develop that causes both loss of mixing quality and premature damage to the equipment. If the vanes are set too close to the liquid level, vortexing can develop. This also will cause a loss of efficiency and accelerated component wear. Variations in the products physical properties, such as viscosity, will cause loss of mixing efficiency and premature wear of mixer components. Although the initial selection of the mixer or agitator may have addressed the full range of physical properties expected to be encountered, applications sometimes change. Such a change may result in the use of improper equipment for a particular application.

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Mixers and Agitators Table 23-1 Common Failure Modes of Mixers and Agitators

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THE PROBLEM

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Source: Integrated Systems, Inc.

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