CFD on High Shear Pumps for the Chemical Industry

Overview

The application of CFD in high shear pumps consists of the use of computational fluid dynamics to simulate and optimize fluid flow, ensuring maximum efficiency in lump breaking and chemical process recirculation. This technology makes it possible to predict the behavior of the mixture even before the equipment is manufactured, ensuring accurate results for the industry.

Agimix has been operating in the industrial agitation and mixing solutions market for 15 years, developing highly reliable projects for the chemical sector. Through rigorous flow analysis, we designed the ideal high shear pump for the specific needs of your plant, promoting homogeneous dispersion without wasting electrical energy or batch time.

In complex chemical processes, the homogenization of emulsions and the rapid dissolution of solids require absolute precision. The fluid dynamic study makes it possible to identify stagnation zones and adjust the design of the rotor and stator, resulting in industrial mixing equipment capable of withstanding the most rigorous production routines.

We supply complete agitation systems, integrating the in-line disperser pump to tanks of up to 10,000 liters manufactured by us, or adapting the solution to large reservoirs that the customer already has. This way, we deliver an optimized chemical process that is perfectly scaled for your operational reality.

Benefits and advantages

Maximum Mixing Efficiency

Fluid dynamic analysis guarantees perfect clump breaking, increasing the quality and uniformity of the final product.

Reduction of Operating Costs

We optimize the internal flow to reduce energy consumption during the chemical process recirculation.

Performance Predictability

With computer simulation, we eliminate dead zones and guarantee completely predictable and safe chemical homogenization.

Equipment Durability

The optimized design reduces unwanted vibrations, significantly extending the life of your high shear pump.

Exact Suitability for the Process

We dimension the high shear system exactly for the viscosity, density and rheology of your industrial fluid.

Technical specifications

These specifications are not fixed for every piece of equipment: they represent possibilities available on some of the listed models. Contact our sales team to confirm the information and the ideal configuration for your operation.

Flow Capacity 1,000 to 50,000 liters per hour (according to project)
Building Material Stainless Steel 304 or 316L
Engine Power 2 CV a 75 CV
Operation Rotation 1.500 a 3.600 RPM
Type of Seal Single or double mechanical seal
Available Connections Flanged (DIN/ANSI) or Sanitary (TC)
Main Application Lump breaking and process recirculation
Own Tank Capacity Up to 10,000 liters (larger systems are installed in the customer's tank)

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Frequently asked questions

Direct answers to the most common questions about this equipment and its application.

What is a high shear pump for chemical processes?

A high shear pump is equipment designed to force fluids through a narrow gap between a rotor and a stator, generating intense mechanical force. It is ideal for breaking lumps and creating stable emulsions in the chemical industry, accelerating the dissolution of solids in liquids.

How does CFD improve high shear pump performance?

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) improves performance by simulating the behavior of the fluid inside the equipment, allowing you to adjust the geometry to maximize mixing efficiency. This results in faster process recirculation, with less energy expenditure and no stagnation zones.

Does Agimix provide large tanks along with the high shear pump?

Agimix manufactures reservoirs of up to 10,000 liters to make up the complete mixing system. For larger volumes, common in large chemical industries, we only supply the agitation and pumping system, which is perfectly adapted and installed in the large tank that the customer already has.

What fluids can be processed in this in-line pump?

The high shear pump can process a wide variety of fluids, from low viscosity dispersions to denser chemical pastes. The main focus is to ensure the homogenization of complex mixtures, paints, resins, pesticides and other chemical compounds.

What is the advantage of using a pump for process recirculation?

The main advantage is to speed up batching time by promoting continuous and vigorous mixing outside the main tank. The fluid repeatedly passes through the shear head, ensuring a completely smooth final product without agglomerates.

Is it possible to integrate the high shear pump into an existing system?

Yes, the equipment can be easily integrated into existing production lines in a retrofit format. Agimix develops the integration project to ensure that the new disperser pump operates in perfect harmony with your plant's current reactors and piping.

How are lumps broken in this equipment?

lump breaking occurs when agglomerated solid particles are sucked into the center of the rotor and expelled at high speed through the stator slots. This intense mechanical and hydraulic impact disintegrates the solids instantly, promoting perfect chemical dispersion.

What is the manufacturing material for Agimix high shear pumps?

Our equipment is predominantly manufactured in 304 or 316L stainless steel, materials that offer excellent mechanical resistance and protection against corrosion. This choice is essential to withstand the aggressiveness of industrial chemical processes and guarantee the longevity of the system.

CFD on High Shear Pumps for the Chemical Industry

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