Rushton Turbine Impeller

Rushton turbine impellers are one of the most commonly used types of impellers in the industry due to their versatile and efficient mixing capabilities. These agitators are widely employed in various applications across different industries. Here are some of the key features and characteristics of Rushton turbine impellers:

Customization: Depending on the specific application, Rushton turbine agitators can be customized in terms of blade diameter, shaft length, and materials of construction to suit the process requirements.

Due to their efficient mixing performance and broad applicability, Rushton turbine agitators are commonly used in industries such as chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, food and beverage, and various other applications involving liquid-liquid, gas-liquid, and solid-liquid mixing processes.

Rushton turbine impellers are widely used in various industries for their efficient mixing capabilities and versatility. They are employed in a wide range of applications where effective agitation, blending, and mass transfer are required. Here are some of the common industries where Rushton turbine impellers are extensively used:

Due to their ability to handle various viscosities and promote efficient mixing, Rushton turbine impellers are widely utilized in industrial processes where agitation and blending of liquids, gas-liquid reactions, and solids suspension are critical. The versatility and scalability of Rushton turbine impellers make them valuable tools for numerous applications across different industries.

CFD Assisted Impeller Selection

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) helps our engineering team study how the impeller moves liquid inside a tank before finalizing agitator speed, impeller diameter, shaft position and baffle arrangement. For industrial impellers, CFD visualization is useful for reviewing circulation, velocity distribution, turbulence level and possible dead zones.

At Premix Technologies, CFD review supports practical agitator and impeller selection for blending, solid suspension, heat transfer, gas dispersion, slurry handling and process mixing applications. The video below demonstrates how flow lines and velocity distribution can be reviewed to improve mixing efficiency and reduce uneven circulation inside the vessel.

What We Check During CFD Review

• Flow pattern, circulation path and tank turnover
• Dead zones near tank bottom, corners and wall areas
• Impeller tip speed, velocity distribution and turbulence level
• Solid suspension behavior for slurry or process tank applications
• Baffle requirement to control vortex formation and improve turnover
• Power draw and mixing performance before final agitator sizing

Why It Matters for Customers

• Better impeller selection for the actual process duty
• More uniform blending, suspension and heat transfer
• Lower risk of stagnant zones, sedimentation and poor batch quality
• Improved confidence during scale-up from pilot to production tanks
• Optimized motor, gearbox and shaft design for reliable operation

CFD flow visualization for agitator and impeller mixing performance review.