| Impeller Type | Central / off center Baffles: 0 / 2 / 3 / 4 Blades: 2 / 3 / 4 Stages: 1 |
|---|---|
| Flow Direction | Downward |
| Preferred Arrangement | Center Mounted |
| Blending | • • • |
| Suspending | • • • |
| Dispersing | • • • |
| Heat Transfer | • • |
| Gassing | • • • |
| Flow Range | Turbulent / Transitional |
| Viscosity Range | 1 - 5000 |
| Features | - Universal mixing impeller for a wide viscosity range - Variable blade angles (standard versions with 45° to 90°) |
| Diameter Ratio | 0.5 - 0.8 [d1 / d2] |
| Speed | 1000 - 5000 |
| Tip Speed | 20 - 50 [ft/s] |
Sawtooth agitators, also known as sawtooth blade agitators or serrated disc agitators, are a type of radial flow agitator used in various industrial applications. These agitators are characterized by their unique sawtooth-shaped blades that create radial flow patterns within the mixing vessel. Here are some key features and characteristics of sawtooth agitators:
Sawtooth agitators, also known as sawtooth blade agitators or serrated disc agitators, find applications in various industries where their specific features and capabilities are advantageous. Here are some common industries where sawtooth agitators are extensively used:
Sawtooth agitators are selected for their high shear capabilities and ability to handle high-viscosity fluids, making them suitable for applications where intense mixing, dispersion, and solids suspension are essential. The unique design of sawtooth agitators allows for efficient breaking down of agglomerates and promoting proper dispersion of particles, making them valuable tools in various industrial 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:
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is used as an engineering support method to understand liquid circulation, velocity distribution, turbulence, vortex tendency and possible dead zones before finalizing agitator configuration. This helps our team match impeller type, RPM, shaft position, baffle arrangement and motor power with the actual process requirement.
For industrial agitators, CFD review is useful for blending, solid suspension, heat transfer, gas dispersion, slurry handling, fermentation and high-viscosity mixing duties. It gives customers a clearer view of how the mixer will perform inside the vessel, especially where tank geometry, viscosity, solids loading or batch quality is critical.
CFD flow visualization used for agitator selection, impeller performance review and mixing improvement.
