| Impeller Type | Central / off center Baffles: 0 / 2 / 3 / 4 Blades: 2 / 3 / 4 Stages: 1 to x |
|---|---|
| Flow Direction | Radial |
| Preferred Arrangement | Center Mounted |
| Blending | Moderate |
| Suspending | Moderate |
| Dispersing | Low |
| Heat Transfer | Moderate |
| Gassing | Moderate |
| Flow Range | Laminar / Transitional |
| Viscosity Range | 1 - 10,000 |
| Features | - Universal mixing impeller for a wide viscosity range - Variable blade angles (standard versions with 45 deg and 90 deg) |
| Diameter Ratio | 0.7 - 1.2 [d1 / d2] |
| Speed | 30 to 300 |
| Tip Speed | 1 to 5 [ft/s] |
Overall, paddle impellers are popular choices in industries where gentle to moderate mixing and agitation are required. They are reliable, relatively simple to operate, and suitable for a wide range of materials and processes.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis for an agitator involves simulating and analyzing the flow of fluids and the associated mixing behavior within a mixing vessel or tank equipped with an agitator. This analysis is crucial in industries such as chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and more, where efficient mixing and agitation are essential processes.
Our step-by-step approach to conducting a CFD analysis for an agitator:
