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Number of Elements
Static Mixers should be ‘standardized’ to a certain extent. It therefore
makes sense to limit the number of elements to standard chains.
Turbulent flow applications require only 2 or 3 elements.
Most applications will be sized as a function of Reynolds Number only.
Reynolds No |
No Elements |
Flow
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<10 |
18 |
Laminar |
10 to 100 |
12 |
Laminar |
100 to 1000 |
6 |
Transitional |
1000 to 5000 |
4 |
Turbulent |
>5000 |
2 |
Turbulent |
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