Power determination for small-volume rotary disintegrator-mixers used for the treatment of liquid media

It is noted that simple and reliable mechanization is required for continuity of a production process involving the treatment of liquid media, and regulation of their mixing parameters over a broad range. It is demonstrated that a production mixture with required properties can be obtained with a minimum of energy expenditures when rotary mixers are used. A small-volume unit with working elements in the form of perforated disks — rotary disintegrator-mixer — is described. As a result of this structural layout, the unit satisfies requirements set forth for modern production mixing equipment. Since the power consumed by the unit is a basic parameter characterizing the treatment effectiveness of production media, a relationship is derived for determination of the given amount and structural parameters, depending on the properties of the mixture being treated. Comparison of experimental and theoretical data enable us to conclude that the proposed model adequately describes actual processes.