Static Mixers

Chandrakant Joshi | Head Applications and Technology | February 23, 2016

 Sulzer Chemtech

Mixing without moving

part in continuous
processes

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Mixing “in the past” and today Sulzer Chemtech

Batch process Continuous process

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Static Mixing Principle Sulzer Chemtech

Mixing due to fluid flow through guiding elements fitted in the pipeline

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Sulzer Mixer for Different Applications Sulzer Chemtech

Our Products

SMV Turbulent mixing/ dispersing

Gas-liquid mass transfer, scrubbing
SMI Turbulent mixing

SMF High solid concentration

or fibre containing liquids
SMX High viscosity ratio, laminar mixing

SMXL Heat transfer

SMR Exothermic reactions, cooling of

viscous products
Quadro Reactive resins

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Unit operations Sulzer Chemtech

Blending: - Soluble components (e.g. alcohol and water)

- Homogeneity and pressure drop
- Influence of turbulence (Reynolds number)
Dispersing: - Insoluble components (e.g. oil and water)
- Droplet size, mass transfer and pressure drop
- Influence on downstream separator
Contacting: - Gassing of liquids
- Gas washing

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SMI

Turbulent blending of soluble components

such as:

• Blending of low viscosity liquids

• Blending of gases
• Homogenize temperature low viscous fluids
• Adjust pH value
• Carry out neutralization

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SMV
Blending of soluble components
• Diluting concentrated acid or base with water
• Additives or inhibitors into chemical products
Dispersing and contacting of unsoluble
components
• Reaction products at the reactor inlet
• Neutralizing hydrocarbons
• Blending of gases
• Washing impurities out of organic substances
• Dissolving H2, NH3, SO2, Cl2 or HCl in water
Tubular blending in rectangular ducts
• Blending of gases

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SMX
Blending in the laminar flow regime
• Mixing liquid pigments into resins
• Mixing viscous additives, such as lecithin into
chocolate
• Homogenizing plastic melts before peletizer
• Mixing fresh cheese with whipped cream
Dispersing in the laminar flow regime e.g.
• Stripping agent into polymer solution
• Molasse with water
• Dyestuff solution into viscose
• Low-viscosity additive into polymer

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SMF
Static Mixers for:
• Easy cleaning and sterilization in place (CIP)
• Uniform and gentle product treatment
• Reproducable product quality
• Shorter process time
Main Applications:
• Mixing flavours and colours into creams,
yoghurts, chocolates etc
• Homogenization of sweet massess

Our SMF is FREE from clogging!!

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• New static mixer for turbulent in-

line mixing
• Just 0.4D in between flanges
needed for installation

• Integrated dosing port for

additive
• Pressure drop is equal to
traditional mixers

• Uniform distribution, COV = 5%,

is achieved 3D downstream

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Advantages of Sulzer Static Mixers Sulzer Chemtech

• No moving parts.
• low investment cost.
• little maintenance.

• Mixing effect is NOT random but takes place according to a

geometric principle.
• Little energy consumption, hence low operating cost.

• Excellent mixing performance, resulting in high heat and mass

transfer.

• Short installation length, hence possible to install in existing

plant.

• Various materials and sizes.

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Overview of industry Sulzer Chemtech

Plastics
Oil & Gas Refinery Petrochemical Polymers
Processing

Cosmetics
Chemical Fibers Adhesives Power
& Detergents

Adhesives Others…
Water Food Pulp & Paper
& Sealants e.g. Steel

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