Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for preparing an oligomer, the apparatus including: a reactor for oligomerizing a feed stream containing a fed monomer; a stirrer inserted into a hole formed in an upper portion of the reactor; and a solvent transfer line extending inward from a side of the reactor, wherein the stirrer includes a rotating shaft vertically extending downward from the upper portion of the reactor, and a blade having a conical shape whose vertex is positioned at a lower end of the rotating shaft and outer diameter increases from a bottom toward a top, and the solvent transfer line has a plurality of spray nozzles formed in a direction toward the blade.

Abstract: An agitator 1 has a vessel 4 provided between an upper powder/particulate material supplier 2 and a lower powder/particulate material discharger 3 to hold therein powder/particulate material to be stirred. The agitator 1 also has a stirrer 7 provided in the vessel 4 to have a stirrer rotating shaft 5 arranged in a horizontal direction and main paddles 6 fastened to the rotating shaft 5, and a multi-feeder 8 provided in the powder/particulate material discharger 3 to have both forward rotation and reverse rotation. The multi-feeder 8 has a discharger rotating shaft 81 and small-size auxiliary paddles 9 integrally rotated with the rotating shaft 81 and designed to be smaller in size than the main paddles 6.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for hydrating lime in a horizontally disposed vessel where adjacent oppositely rotating shafts have first sets of spaced blades extending coaxially with an axis of each shaft and an adjacent second set of blades extending to an angle to the longitudinal axis, the blades directing a mixture of quicklime and water upwardly into a space between the shafts and towards the cover, while forming hydrated lime.

Abstract: A beater for a mixer includes a shaft including a mixer attachment portion, the shaft defining a rotational axis of the beater. A first stabilizing arm extends outwardly from the shaft and a second stabilizing arm extends outwardly from the shaft and spaced circumferentially from the first stabilizing arm. A first blade has an upper end connected to the first stabilizing arm at a location spaced from the shaft, a lower end located proximate the rotational axis of the beater and a leading face that transitions from a substantially vertical orientation at the lower end to a downwardly angled orientation at the upper end. A second blade has an upper end connected to the second stabilizing arm at a location spaced from the shaft, a lower end located proximate the rotational axis of the beater and a leading face that transitions from a substantially vertical orientation at the lower end to a downwardly angled orientation at the upper end.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stirring device for activated sludges comprising a hyperboloid stirring body (2) attached to a shaft (1), wherein a plurality of transport ribs (3) are provided on the top (O) of the stirring body (2) running toward the circumferential boundary (UM) thereof, wherein the transport ribs (3) have an oblique course, at least in sections, relative to a radial direction, and wherein an oblique position of the transport ribs (3) is selected such that, when the stirring body (2) rotates in a predetermined rotational direction (R), a flow is generated that is directed radially outward away from the circumferential boundary (UM) of the stirring body (2). In order to improve the efficiency of the stirring device, the invention proposes that at least one propeller (6) be attached to the shaft (1) that, when the stirring body (2) rotates in the rotational direction (R), generates a flow (A) directed toward the top (O) of the stirring body (2).

Abstract: An automatic pot stirrer is provided that has a mount assembly. The mount assembly is mounted on a pot plate having slider clamps. The slider clamps engage the rim of the pot and are designed to accommodate differently dimensioned pots. The mount assembly supports a shaft that is operatively coupled to a motor at one end and threaded to a block at the other end. The block has opposed first and second block end walls and opposed first and second block paddle walls to which are connected paddles. The first and second block paddle walls may be disposed at about a forty-five degree angle to a second block end wall. The paddles are disposed at about a forty-five degree angle to the second block end wall such that the paddles lift food product from the bottom of the pot during operation of the automatic pot stirrer.

Abstract: An automatic pot stirrer is provided that has a mount assembly. The mount assembly is mounted on a pot plate having slider clamps. The slider clamps engage the rim of the pot and are designed to accommodate differently dimensioned pots. The mount assembly supports a shaft that is operatively coupled to a motor at one end and threaded to a block at the other end. The block has opposed first and second block end walls and opposed first and second block paddle walls to which are connected paddles. The first and second block paddle walls may be disposed at about a forty-five degree angle to a second block end wall. The paddles are disposed at about a forty-five degree angle to the second block end wall such that the paddles lift food product from the bottom of the pot during operation of the automatic pot stirrer.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a powder filler system incorporating a pair of symmetrical agitators within a hopper, containing powder and having an upper cylindrical portion and a lower funnel portion. Each agitator includes: a first bar extending from the top of the hopper to a tubular section of the funnel portion; a second bar connected to the first bar and extending towards an interface between the upper cylindrical and lower funnel portions of the hopper; a third bar connected to both the first and second bars such that it is approximately parallel to an angled sidewall of a conical section of the funnel portion; and vertically oriented and angled fins connected between the second and third bars. Agitators configured in this manner maintain the powder at an essentially uniform density within the hopper; move the powder towards the auger such that cavitations/starvations are avoided; and ensure a steady discharge flow.

Abstract: A beater for a mixer includes a shaft (14) including a mixer attachment portion (16), the shaft defining a rotational axis (A) of the beater. A first stabilizing arm (18) extends outwardly from the shaft and a second stabilizing arm (20) extends outwardly from the shaft and spaced circumferentially from the first stabilizing arm. A first blade (22) has an upper end connected to the first stabilizing arm at a location spaced from the shaft, a lower end located proximate the rotational axis of the beater and a leading face (40) that transitions from a substantially vertical orientation at the lower end to a downwardly angled orientation at the upper end. A second blade (24) has an upper end connected to the second stabilizing arm at a location spaced from the shaft, a lower end located proximate the rotational axis of the beater and a leading face (42) that transitions from a substantially vertical orientation at the lower end to a downwardly angled orientation at the upper end.

Abstract: An impeller assembly includes a shaft, multiple scoops spaced circumferentially about the shaft, each scoop including an upper blade portion and a lower blade portion, spaced apart at the leading edges and joined at the inner edges, and a rib extending rearward from the inner edges, each scoop being coupled to the shaft by attachment at the rib. A system and method for mixing gas or liquid into liquid include a vessel for containing liquid, a drive shaft for extending into the vessel, and an impeller assembly adapted for rotating about the drive shaft, adapted for submerging below the liquid surface, and having multiple scoops, each scoop including an upper blade portion and a lower blade portion, spaced apart at the leading edges and joined at the inner edges, and a rib extending rearward from the inner edges, each scoop being coupled to the shaft by attachment at the rib.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mixing, milling, and aeration apparatus for the digestion of metal ore with bacteria. It includes a tank and a center post therein. At least one mixing blade extends radially from the center post. At least one roller is supported by a mixing blade, where each roller is configured to roll about the center of the tank while applying a crushing force to solids within the tank. At least one gas distributor, supported by a mixing blade, defines a plurality of holes through which gas is distributed to encourage mixing of the contents of the tank, to encourage distribution of oxygen through the contents, and to discourage fouling of the bottom of the tank and the rollers.

Abstract: A mixer impeller having high efficiency blades. The impeller may include a central hub and a plurality of blades attached to and extending radially outwardly from the hub such that leading edges thereof are inclined upwardly from trailing edges thereof.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a rotatable mixing device, a dynamic mixing apparatus, and a high throughput workflow system and dynamic mixing method employing the same.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the conversion of aromatic alkyls to aromatic carboxylic acids in a reactor are provided, wherein the location of the feeding of the reaction mixture into the reactor significantly increases the conversion efficiency of the precursor materials.

Abstract: A method of making an ice dispense agitator of a type as may be used in ice and beverage dispensing machines is characterized by manufacturing the agitator as an integral unit by cutting the agitator from flat metal stock and then bending the agitator into a desired final shape.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and a process for treating biomass bearing material including municipal solid waste (MSW). The apparatus includes a reaction vessel held at an angle and configured for rotation and steam injection, with helically arranged internal flights, a self-aligning door closure, and a swing-away door assembly. It also includes a novel structure for shredding biomass bearing material attached to the edges of the flights. This structure is a number of projecting tooth like points and paddles.

Abstract: A blade is disclosed for use in a mixing impeller assembly. The blade includes a top skin element and a bottom skin element without an internal framework in between the elements. A unitary pre-shaped tip element is attached at an end of the blade to the top and bottom skin elements. The tip is welded to the top skin and the bottom skin, and has a bevel at the weld location. The top skin has an edge that abuts the tip and the lower skin has an edge that abuts the tip, and respective bevels are provided on these edges.

Abstract: An agitator assembly for use in a gas separator includes a central hub and at least one blade affixed to the central hub. The blade includes a leading end, a trailing end, a first curved portion adjacent to the leading end and a second curved portion adjacent to the trailing end. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the first and second curved portions are substantially parabolic and have foci on opposite sides of the blade.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for carrying out chemical and physical processes, wherein flowable substances are mixed together, comprising a vertical, cylindrical vessel with inlets and outlets, as well as a central shaft and radial agitator blades arranged on the said central shaft and extending close to the wall. In this context, viewed in the peripheral direction, the agitator blades are curved and are combined in pairs of agitator elements one above the other to form groups, the blades of one element of the group being curved in a radially concave manner and the blades of the other element being curved in a radially convex manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device for homogenizing a glass melt in a melt receptacle, wherein at least one stirring device (10, 11) is disposed in the melt receptacle, which comprises a stirrer shaft (10) and a plurality of stirrer blades (11), and wherein a gap (16) is formed between a wall region of the melt receptacle (2) and the stirrer blades (11). According to the invention, the respective stirring device causes an axial feed action in an inner stirring region (12) between the stirrer shaft (10) and the stirrer blades (11) in order to feed the melt in the stirring region along the stirrer shaft (10). A melt flow brought about by the axial feed action seals the gap (16) against direct passage of the melt. According to the invention, a very high gap width can be achieved, thus preventing the abrasion of materials in the region of the marginal gap. This also reduces the complexity required for adjusting the device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method, an apparatus and a rotor for homogenizing a medium. The invention may be utilized in all areas of industry where mere homogenisation of a medium or mixing of at least two flowing media is needed. A preferred application of the invention can be found in pulp and paper making industry where various chemicals have to be mixed with fiber suspensions. A characterizing feature of the invention is the symmetry of the homogenising operation in the homogenising chamber.

Abstract: A more efficient process and method for dispersing gas or other fluids into a liquid which may have solid suspension. More particularly, the process includes maximizing the transfer of oxygen by an impeller by selecting a Froude Number value and/or Surface Power Density value and analyzing these two relative to the desired Standard Aeration Efficiency value desired for the impeller.

Abstract: A two bladed dual direction impeller includes blades that each have an inner blade portion that forces material in a first direction and a second blade portion that forces material in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The first and second blade portions are radially spaced from each other by a connector element. Either one or both of the blade portions may be twisted.

Abstract: A two bladed dual direction impeller includes blades that each have an inner blade portion that forces material in a first direction and a second blade portion that forces material in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The first and second blade portions are radially spaced from each other by a connector element. Either one or both of the blade portions may be twisted.

Abstract: A rotor to establish a swirling flow in liquid(s) contained in a vessel. In one form the rotor includes two parallel spaced apart discs. An array of vanes is interposed between the discs. One of the discs is annular to define an inlet to the array of vanes. The inlet controls the size of an inner core region of the swirling flow. In another form the rotor has at least two hollow spokes directed radially outwardly from the central hub. The spokes each have a passage with an inlet directed toward the hub and a radially directed outlet. Rotation of the rotor produces a flow through the spokes that contributes to the rotational radially outward flow that establishes the swirling flow. In another form of the invention the rotor includes at least two blades directed radially outwardly from a central hub. The blades include at least one surface inclined to the direction of rotation of the rotor.

Abstract: The invention involves a mixing device for mixing a base material with a liquid using a vertical feeder shaft for the base material and a mixing chamber which is arranged below the feeder shaft and into which the liquid is supplied and in which a mixing tool can be driven in rotation, whereby in the feeder shaft, a propeller rotating around a vertical axis is provided, in which blade elements extending in the radial direction are provided. In order to not cause any clogging in the feeder shaft at the propeller, it is proposed to keep individual segments blade-free all the way through over the entire height of the propeller parallel to the axis, when the propeller is rotating in the circumference direction. In this way, a homogenization of the supplied base material is also achieved.

Abstract: An axial flow mixer impeller which is high in efficiency in terms of flow is made more effective, when used in a sparging system for dispersion and for mass transfer of a liquid phase or a gaseous phase into a liquid which is being mixed or agitated, by forming a shear field which breaks the phase being dispersed into fine bubbles which are dispersed by the impeller. This is accomplished without a major effect on the high flow efficiency of the axial flow impeller. To this end a structure which forms a Venturi is located on the side or sides of the blade where the phase (bubbles of fluid of different density or viscosity which are to be mixed or dispersed by the impeller) occurs, in the high velocity region near the tip of the blade. This Venturi creates a high shear field which breaks up the bubbles and disperses them as fine bubbles as they leave the impeller. The structure may be provided by a pair of proplets in the vicinity of the tip end of the blade which form a wedge shaped flow path therebetween.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for inducing directed water movements for treatment of large water bodies subject to surface freezing, stagnation, bottom oxygen deficiency, or other non-uniform conditions. The apparatus consists of an open axial-flow impeller, driven by a motor, supported from below by a streamlined structure, totally submerged in a water body to avoid proximity to the surface, and resting on the bottom of the water body. The rotation of the impeller produces a water movement directed as aimed. A method is disclosed whereby dissolved oxygen is renewed in ice-bound water bodies by raising warm bottom water to melt surface ice, thereby creating an area of open water exposed to direct atmospheric oxygen diffusion and photosynthesis, and simultaneously circulating oxygen enriched water to remote parts of the water body.