Study and Design of Agitators

  • Ajinkya A Bapat University of Pune
  • Dr.S S Goilkar
Keywords: mixing, design of agitor

Abstract

Various engineering applications need devices that satisfy diverse design requirements. This has always motivated researchers towards development of devices that possess unusual combination of properties. Mixing is a very important unit operation in any chemical process industry. Certain processing operations such as blending, dissolution, gas absorption, crystallization, etc. need agitation of the liquids. In such operations agitator system has to be provided along with basic equipment. Design is crucial part comes along with any operation requirement. The agitators are designed using fine quality components with the help of sophisticated technology under the strict supervision. These agitators are machines that are used in industries to process products in the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetic industries for mixing liquids together. Pharmaceutical preparations for treatment of conditions such as rashes, skin irritation, Stings, fungal infections etc. are normally supplied in the form of a cream or ointment as this provides an effective means of delivering the active ingredient directly to the required area. Products can be either a water in oil (w/o) or oil in water (o/w) emulsion, consisting of waxes, Emollients and lubricants dispersed in an oil phase, and a water phase containing emulsifying, Stabilizing and thickening agents, preservatives and in some cases, colorant.

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Published
2018-03-22
How to Cite
Bapat, A., & Goilkar, D. (2018). Study and Design of Agitators. Asian Journal For Convergence In Technology (AJCT) ISSN -2350-1146, 2(2). Retrieved from http://www.asianssr.org/index.php/ajct/article/view/153
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