Lab 6: Fluid Mixing Lab Participants: James Detmers, Chris Karnes, Daniel Palumbo, Koorosh Kyle Pournaghdi, Matt Templin
Lab 6: Fluid MixingLab Participants: James Detmers, Chris Karnes, Daniel Palumbo, Koorosh Kyle Pournaghdi, Matt Templin
Critical in chemical engineering processesPharmaceuticalsNuclear Fuel Cycle ProcessingCommercial Chemical ProductionWater Treatment
Fluid Mixing: A Critical Chemical Process
Fluid Mixing: A Worldly Chemical ProcessInherently present in many world processesFood ProductionOcean Current BehaviorsWeather Patterns
Hurricane Gonzalo. Photo credit: Alexander Gerst, ISS.Investigate Mixing Flow Behavior in Three Conducted Experiments:Observe flow patternsDetermine power consumption and power absorptionAnalyze mixing effectiveness
Fluid Mixing: A Better Understanding of the Phenomena
Fluid Mixing Equipment Set-up
Varied impeller dimensions and typePresence of bafflesIncreasing speed (25 rpm increments)Presence of Metal and Plastic PelletsFlow Pattern Experiment: Conditions
Dynamometer: measure force resistance of mixingDynamometer Head adjusted to prevent errorIncrements of 25 RPM
Power Consumption and Power Absorption Materials and Methods
Update picture when the one in the report is fixedNaClAdded in 25g increments at 125, 250, 375 and 500 RPMConductivity Meter (-1)Inserted into tank at 45 angleRecorded time elapsed upon reading stabilization
Electrolyte Mixing Effectiveness Materials and Methods
Update picture when fixedImpeller Type UsedFlat Paddle (4.3 x 6.2)Turbine ImpellerScrew Propeller
Electrolyte Mixing Effectiveness Impeller Type
Reynolds Number Laminar vs turbulent flow EddiesDrag force, func of areaBaffle ImpactsImpeller Dimensions and TypeFluid Mixing: Theory
Re = Reynolds number equation and its relation to speed with laminar/turbulent flow
Laminar and Turbulent Flow Effects on Fluid Mixing
comparison picture of Vortex as laminar flow and eddies in turbulent flow??
Fluid Mixing is Everywhere!The Bang