Mixing and agitation technology specialist Chemineer has introduced the JT-2 Impeller, developed for superior blending in transitional flow.
Higher viscosity and non-Newtonian fluids make blending much more challenging, says the company.
The impeller can be used after conventional turbines have lost efficiency, due to viscous effects, and before the need for close clearance impellers.
The design of the JT-2 Impeller promotes blending by moving material in one direction in the centre of the tank and the opposite direction on the outside of the tank.
Chemineer says the impeller’s efficiency is enhanced by a flow pattern that reduces recirculation zones, improving the top to bottom communication in the vessel.
Other features include easy installation, low total machine cost and improved heat transfer with impeller between 70% and 90% of the tank diameter.
The impeller can be utilised in a range of applications, including polymerisations, food & drink, biopharma, fermentations and high solid loading slurries.
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