| EFFICIENT MIXING AND BLENDING EQUIPMENT FOR CHEMICAL PRODUCTS |
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Water soluble polymers, starches and resins are used extensively throughout the Process Industries for a broad range of applications. The ability of a fluid or slurry to perform a specific function is dependent on proper mixing and shearing of the chemical additives introduced to a primary fluid. Adequate mixing, entraining and dynamic shearing are essential in providing maximum product performance. In any treatment process where powders or granular materials are mixed with a liquid the interfacial contact between the primary (motive) flow and the secondary (suction) flow in the mixing chamber of an eductor determines the mix quality. The more stretching and folding, the more interfacial contact. The geometry of the LOBESTAR® JET NOZZLE generates a radial mixing region. The core flow interacts with the lobe flow providing rapid dynamic shearing and turbulent mixing. The intense vortice distribution in the mixing chamber of the LOBESTAR® MIXING EDUCTOR promotes the full potential of the chemical additives. The radial pressure profile downstream from the LOBESTAR® JET NOZZLE energizes the boundary layer in the diffuser section producing an efficient pressure recovery. This translates to a near perfect vacuum (29+ in/Hg) at the suction inlet and a pressure recovery of 72% issuing from the diffuser. In short, the LOBESTAR® MIXING EDUCTOR provides rapid dispersion, hydration and particle solubility at a high speed rate, free of lumps, fisheyes and microgels. The maximum product performance achieved produces a uniform blend with; clays, pigments, polymers and starches to name a few. Excellent with crystals and granular materials. Our products are available including KYNAR®, UHMW and 316 Stainless Steel. KYNAR® is one of the most stable commercial resins, resisting strong acids, solvents and reducing agents. After reviewing the list of chemicals we have successfully mixed and the Product Guide below contact our friendly sales staff for pricing and availability or a custom solution if required for your application. |
| VORTEX VENTURES EQUIPMENT HAS SUCCESSFULLY MIXED THESE CHEMICALS | |||||||||||
| ACRYLAMIDES ALUMINUM SALTS ALUMINUM CHLORIDE ALUMINUM SILICATE AMMONIUM BICARBONATE AMMONIUM CARBONATE AMMONIUM CHLORIDE AMMONIUM NITRATE AMMONIUM SULFATE BARIUM ALUMINATE BARIUM BROMIDE BARIUM CHLORIDE BARIUM SULFATE |
BENTONITE BIOPOLYMERS BRINES CADMIUM BROMIDE CALCIUM CHLORIDE CALCIUM NITRATE CALCIUM OXIDE CALCIUM PHOSPHATE CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE CHELATES CLAYS COAGULANTS |
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EARTH EMULSIFIERS FERRIC SALTS FERROUS SALTS FLOCCULANTS LIGNITE LIGNOSULFONATE LIME MAGNESIUM SULFATE MANGANESE ACETATE PERLITE POLYACRYLAMIDES POTASSIUM CARBONATE |
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CHLORIDE STARCHES SULFURATED POTASH SODA ASH SODIUM ACRYLAMIDES SODIUM CHLORIDE SODIUM NITRATE SODIUM PHOSPHATE SODIUM SULFITE UREA PRODUCTS XANTHAN GUM ZINC SULFATE ZINC SULFATE MONOHYDRATE |
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| Product Guide For The Chemical Processing Industry | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Lobestar® Mixing Nozzles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Effective blending and mixing are an essential part of everyday operations in most process industries. In these applications the requirement may vary but the ultimate achievement is, generally, to have a homogenous product. The Vortex Mixing Nozzle is effective in performing more than one function with superb capability; suspending solids in a liquid, blending, emulsifying liquids, dissolving polymers, powders and granular materials in a liquid environment... | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lobestar® Mixing Eductors | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The term "Eductor" describes a jet pump without moving parts and utilizes fluid in motion to produce low pressure. Motive power is provided by a centrifugal or gear pump. The pressurized fluid stream is converted from pressure-energy to high velocity as the fluid enters a unique nozzle configuration, known as the LOBESTAR® NOZZLE. The issuing high velocity jet stream produces a strong suction in the mixing chamber of the LOBESTAR® MIXING EDUCTOR, causing a powder, granular material or a secondary fluid to be drawn through a suction port into the mixing chamber of the LOBESTAR® MIXING EDUCTOR... | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lobestar® Mixing Eductors (Alternate Materials for Wear, Corrosion Resistance and Sanitary Applications) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Effective blending and mixing are an essential part of everyday operations in most industrial process industries. Specific application requirements may vary but the ultimate achievement is to have a homogenous product. The LOBESTAR® Mixing Eductor is effective in speed mixing most powders and granular materials without the inherent problem of fisheyes or microgels. LOBESTAR® MIXING EDUCTORS are available in special materials, such as KYNAR® and UHMW. KYNAR® is one of the most stable commercial resins. KYNAR® resists strong acids, solvents and reducing agents... | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Radial Eductor™ (Tank Eductors) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Radial Eductor is a high volume EDUCTOR using the LOBESTAR® power jet to produce high turbulence. A centrifugal pump is used to pressurize the Radial Eductor. Static pressure is converted to high velocity as the slurry passes through the jet nozzle orifice. The high velocity causes a region of low pressure. The motive flow pumped through the jet nozzle draws in three times the volume pumped. Example: The flow rate of an RE-2 (2") Model has a 7/8" nozzle orifice is 116 gpm @ 40 psi. The total mixed fluid is 464 gpm. The motive flow rate of the jet nozzle draws three times it’s volume through the inductors. This interaction prevents solids from settling at the bottom and the corners of the tank... | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Radial Eductor™ II (Tank Eductor -316 Stainless Steel for Sanitary and Corrosion Resistant Applications) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The RADIAL EDUCTOR™ II is an innovative, patented tank mixer that offers versatility and flexibility in many liquid applications. The RADIAL EDUCTOR™ II provides a simple method in uniformly mixing, circulating and suspending tank volumes without "Dead-spots". The mixer is an efficient means of energy conservation. The volume output is four times the motive fluid input. The Radial Eductor II is fabricated from 316 Stainless Steel. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lobestar® shear mixers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The LOBESTAR® shear mixer is a combination of two major components that are essential in providing rapid hydration, uniform dispersion and fast delivery. The two components that make up the LOBESTAR® shear mixer are; the RADIAL PREMIXER and the LOBESTAR® MIXING EDUCTOR. This combination of devices produce turbulent mixing and dynamic shear. The results are rapid hydration, uniform dispersion and fast delivery. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lobestar® shear mixers (Dual Suction) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Many mixing and blending processes require a dual suction device. The Dual Suction LOBESTAR® shear mixer efficiently meets the demanding requirements for getting the most potential from a chemical product. The LOBESTAR® shear mixer is a combination of two major components that are essential in providing rapid hydration, uniform dispersion and fast delivery, the RADIAL PREMIXER and the LOBESTAR® MIXING EDUCTOR. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Radial Premixer (Annular Jet Pumps) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pressurized fluid enters the prewetting chamber of the RADIAL PREMIXER tangentially and radiates outwardly to the wall of the mixing chamber. Powdered materials are introduced through a chemical hopper and are drawn into the eye of a strong vortex. As the particles are absorbed into the spinning fluid, the centrifugal force moves the mixture outward providing distance between particles as the “wetting-out” process develops. The particle spreading caused by the centrifugal action completely eliminates particle adhesion or clumping associated with conventional mixing devices... | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Radial Premixer II (Annular Jet Pump-316 Stainless Steel) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Radial Premixer II is an Annular Jet Pump fabricated from 316 Stainless Steel, meeting all sanitary application requirements. The gap between the accelerator and internal wall is adjustable to accommodate variation in fluid viscosities and flow rates. The particle spreading caused by the centrifugal action completely eliminates particle adhesion or clumping associated with conventional mixing devices... | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dust-Free Bulk-Bag Handling System | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Dust-Free Bulk-Bag Handling System meets the requirements for getting the most product potential in a dust-free environment. A simple and effective method to completely eliminate dust and remove the health risk associated with drilling fluid additive in a confined enclosure. Bulk-Bags are used to reduce space, handling and the elimination of wooden pallets and paper bags... | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mixmate™ (Safety Mixing Drum- Stainless Steel Construction) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The MIXMATE™ is a mixing device for safely handling and mixing aggressive, hazardous chemical, such as caustic soda and soda ash. The TRIMIXER IMPELLER generates a turbulent swirl that provides rapid volume turnover and mixing for chemical dissolution and uniform blending. The MIXMATE™ provides a safe means in mixing and metering strong chemicals, such as caustic soda to a fluids system. |
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| Flexflow High Viscosity Liquid Pumps (Progressive Cavity Pumps - Horizontal and Vertical) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Designed for dispensing, metering and transferring thin to extremely high viscosity fluids and concentrates from drums, totes and containers. Precise metering is essential in achieving a balanced and blended fluid. Drive Motor available in Air or Electric. Explosion-proof Model is approved for Hazardous Areas for transferring highly flammable liquids, Class IIA and Class IIB... |
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| BLUEMAX ROTOLIFT™ (Hydraulic Lift Table) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The BLUEMAX ROTOLIFT™ is a pallet positioner that is ergonomically sound in safety benefiting labor savings by reducing reaching, bending, twisting and walking associated in handling bag material from floor pallets. Bags are always in a comfortable position for ease of handling at the touch of a button or foot pedal... | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spintop™ Hydrocyclone (Cyclone Separator - Fluid Applications) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Hydrocyclones are density separators that convert pressure energy into rotational momentum. The rotational momentum provides the centrifugal force to separate solids from a primary liquid. The Spintop™ Hydrocyclone has four outstanding features that are unique to conventional Hydrocyclone. (1) Involuted feed, (2) a Bell shaped Vortex Finder, (3) a Solid Center Core and (4) a Parabolic shaped body... |
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| Polymer Mixers (Lobestar® shear mixers) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The LOBESTAR® shear mixer is a combination of two major components that are essential in providing rapid hydration, uniform dispersion and fast delivery. The two components that make up the LOBESTAR® shear mixer are; the RADIAL PREMIXER and the LOBESTAR® MIXING EDUCTOR. The particle spreading caused by the centrifugal action of the Radial Premixer completely eliminates particle adhesion or clumping associated with conventional mixing devices. Additionally, the centrifugal force will eliminate air entrainment in the polymer... | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vortex Booster Elbow (Booster Pump) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Vortex Booster Elbow is used to accelerate fluid velocities in pipe, evacuating and cleaning plugged pipe and for dislodging and removing sludge and sediment from a tank floor. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| One-Step Railcar Unloader | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Chemical process plants need a safe and dust-free method for unloading soluble powders, flakes and granular materials from railcars. Generally, chemical process plants use a complex, multiple-step gravity or pneumatic system to convey dry materials from railcars to storage bins. The dry material products will then require another process to convert the powder or granular material into a usable slurry. Gravity and pneumatic systems are inefficient in energy consumption and are environmentally unsafe because of the inherent possibility of spillage and dust generation. The LOBESTAR® shear mixer is an efficient device that will unload, convert and dissolve a powder into a concentrated slurry, and convey the slurry from a railcar to an active process system or storage tank. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
