Static Mixing Guide

In this guide, we will discuss the process and how we go about selecting the correct static mixer for your application.


"Do you need an agitated tank or could you use an inline pipe static mixer?"


Fluid mechanics such as plug flow, Reynolds number, and pressure drop play a key role.


The mixer length and the number of mixing elements based on the mixing device are based on experience and laboratory studies. We will shed some light here as well.


The most common applications are blending of chemicals.


Dispersions, whether gas-liquid or liquid-liquid, are critical in some processes.


Flow Splitting
Flow Rotation

Characteristics of a Static Mixer

Simple Construction

  • Consistent Cross-Sections
  • No Space for Fluid Buildup.

Metrics:

  • No Pressure Loss
  • Easy to Upgrade
  • Easy to Clean

Inline Construction

  • Shut Out From Outside Air

Metrics:

  • Safe Working Environment
  • Clean Operation
  • Space Saving

Radial Mixing

  • Nearly Ideal Piston Flow

Metrics:

  • Safer Control Systems
  • Continuous & Uniformed Operation
  • Easy Expansion

No Actuator

  • Maintenance Free

Metrics:

  • Nearly No Wearing Parts
  • Simple Installation
  • No Power Supply Necessary

Metrics:

  • Energy Efficient
  • Explosion Safe Area Installation Possible
Mixing of Liquid-Liquid Mixing of Liquid-Gas Mixing of Gas-Gas For Testing
Mutual Solubility of Two Liquids (Good) Drainage pH Adjustment Adjusting of Atmosphere Gas Visual Observation of the Fluid Mixture
Mutual Solubility of Two Liquids (Bad) Aeration Gaseous Fuel Adjusting Test by the Small Lots
Dilution, Neutralization, Compounding Carbonation By-product Gas Recycling
Dispersion, Extraction, Emulsification Deoxidation of Organic Liquid Denitrification of Flue Gas
Addition/pH Adjustment Temperature Homogenization of High Temperature Gas
Alkali Cleaning
Super Critical Liquid Extraction
Chemical Fiber Spinning Process Use Extruder Use Injection Molder Use
Improvement of the viscosity and the temperature irregularity in the distribution tube. Improvement of the viscosity and the temperature irregularity occurring in the extruder. Improvement of the viscosity and the temperature irregularity occurring in the injection molder.
Dissimilar Polymer Blend
Improvement of the viscosity and the temperature irregularity in the spinning nozzle.
Mixing of Additive
Direct Heating (Injecting steam directly into liquid to condensate) Direct Cooling (Injecting cold water directly in steam to vaporize) Indirect Heating (Heating of heat transfer liquid) Indirect Cooling (Cooling of refrigerant liquid)
Warm Water Production Temperature decrease and low pressure steam production Heating of the process liquid Cooling of the process liquid
Heating of Chemicals Heating of the chemical raw materials (polymer) Cooling of the raw chemical materials (polymer)
Heating of Slurry Viscosity adjustment by flash heating the coating liquid of de-monomers Cooling of raw food materials
Heating/Sterilization of highly viscous liquid. Viscosity adjustment of coating liquids
Chlorination reaction Absorption of low pressure liquid
Production of Ammonia Water Absorption collection of reaction gas
Production of Liquid Bleach of Pulp Production of Ozone Water