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Water Treatment

Neutralization Mixing for pH Control

Neutralization Mixing for pH Control Wastewater Treatment Neutralization Neutralization, also known as pH control, is the process of adjusting or maintaining a desired pH level in the wastewater. Generally, neutralization involves the introduction of chemicals to bring water to a neutral pH of 7.0: Acids with a pH less than 7.0 are used to lower the pH of a tank of basic liquid Bases or caustics with a pH higher than 7.0 are used to raise the pH of a tank of acidic liquid The objective of neutralization is to bring effluent wastewater to a neutral pH of 7.0, meaning neither acid nor base, making it suitable for discharge. The acceptable pH level of the discharge varies by location and

June 11, 2014 1 Comment

Mixing at Home

Mixing at Home: The “Perfect Hot Toddy”

Mixing at Home: The “Perfect Hot Toddy” Warm Yourself from the Inside Out A Long Time Favorite… The holidays are a time for tradition, and what says traditional like a good old fashioned Hot Toddy? Stay warm and cozy throughout the Fall and Winter with a belly full of spiced Johnnie Walker! Wonder how much whisky you would need to mix these up in a tote tank…. Ingredients 60ml water 3 cloves Cinnamon stick 1cm piece of ginger, peeled and sliced 1 strip of lemon peel 60ml whisky 2 tsp honey 1-2 tsp lemon juice Grating of nutmeg Instructions Put the water in a small pan along with the spices and lemon peel over a low heat. Bring to a gentle

November 25, 2013 No Comments

Mixing at Home

Mixing at Home: Kansas City-Style BBQ Sauce

Mixing at Home: Kansas City-Style BBQ Sauce Heat… Stir… Slather… Nothing tastes better than grilled meats doused in a perfect barbeque glaze. Try mixing up this easy recipe to achieve those finger-lickin’ ribs. Ready in 45 minutes Ingredients Group A 2 tbsp neutral-tasting oil, such as grape seed or vegetable 6 cloves garlic, smashed 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 slightly heaping tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp paprika 1 tsp crushed red pepper 1/4 tsp ground allspice Pinch ground cloves ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes Group B 2 cups ketchup 2 cups water 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup dark molasses 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 tbsp kosher salt 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

July 5, 2013 No Comments

Industrial Mixing

Identifying Mixing Opportunities

Identifying Mixing Opportunities Mixing, Like Oil & Vinegar… To identify potential mixer applications for liquid products, consider the composition of oil and vinegar salad dressing, as it depicts the two greatest challenges addressed by mixing: separation of non-miscible fluids and the settling of solids. Settling & Separation Any liquid that separates or settles over time is an opportunity for a mixer application. For these liquids, which are known as non-homogeneous, maintaining their uniformity is critical to maintaining their quality. If a product isn’t brought into uniformity in production, or just before it’s used, the quality of that product is lost. That’s why oil and vinegar salad dressings need to be shaken before consumption. Without shaking, you’d have to eat the

June 13, 2013 No Comments

Mixing at Home

Mixing at Home: Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Mixing at Home: Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Solids Suspension & Fluid Separation One of the most common mixing challenges is separation… To bring home this point, here’s a tribute to the classic oil and vinegar dressing that go so well with those summer barbeques. Ready in 15 minutes Serves 12 Ingredients 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp honey 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sugar 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes Instructions Combine all ingredients except for oil and puree on high in blender. Slowly add oil while continuing to blend until thick (about 2 minutes). Got an awesome recipe? Send it in and we’ll feature it.

June 5, 2013 No Comments

Industrial Mixing

Mixing 101: Baffled by Baffles?

Mixing 101: Baffled by Baffles? How Baffle Configuration Can Optimize Industrial Mixing In our previous posting on configuring your mixer, we learned that the tank type and volume, viscosity, specific gravity and the process are key factors the mixing process. In this article, we dive into how baffle configuration and mixer mounting can prevent the undesirable flow pattern of swirling. Let’s look at a common tank configuration: an un-baffled cylindrical tank. If a mixer is center-mounted in this tank, what we see is a very inefficient flow pattern: the tangential velocities coming from the impeller cause the entire fluid mass to spin (Fig. 1). Basically, the entire fluid (and its solids) moves like a merry-go-round. In solid suspension applications, the solid

October 19, 2012 6 Comments

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mixing matters blog

Industrial Mixing topics from your mixing experts