Agitator Design Calculator
Calculate power consumption, mixing time, and scale-up parameters
Input Parameters
Typical: D/T = 0.33 (D = 0.67 m)
Water: 0.001, Glycerin: 1.4, Oil: 0.05-0.1
Impeller Characteristics
- • Flow: Radial
- • Efficiency: Low
- • Use: Gas dispersion, immiscible liquids
Design Results
Power Consumption
3.13 kW
4.19 HP
Reynolds Number
7.48e+5
Turbulent
Dimensionless Numbers
Power Number (Np):5.000
Tip Speed:3.51 m/s
Specific Power:497.4 W/m³
Mixing Performance
Tank Volume:6.28 m³
Pumping Rate:1263.2 m³/h
Circulation Time:17.9 s
Mixing Time:213.9 s
Blend Time (95%):855.4 s
Design Recommendations
- ✓ Good tip speed range (2-6 m/s)
- ✓ Turbulent regime - good mixing efficiency
Impeller Type Comparison
| Impeller Type | Np (Turbulent) | Flow Pattern | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushton Turbine (6-blade) | 5 | Radial | Gas dispersion, immiscible liquids |
| Pitched Blade Turbine (45°) | 1.3 | Axial | Blending, solids suspension |
| Hydrofoil Impeller | 0.3 | Axial | Large volume blending |
| Anchor Impeller | 0.5 | Tangential | High viscosity fluids |
| Marine Propeller (3-blade) | 0.35 | Axial | Low viscosity blending |
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