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CFD simulation on side shakers is a computational engineering technology used to predict and optimize the behavior of fluids inside large volume tanks. This detailed study allows you to analyze the flow, speed and distribution of the mixture generated by the Lateral/Horizontal industrial agitator, ensuring maximum operational efficiency even before the physical installation of the equipment.
In demanding sectors such as sugar and ethanol plants, mining and petrochemicals, efficient homogenization is a critical challenge. It is important to highlight that Agimix exclusively supplies the high-performance side agitation system, custom-designed to be installed in the large tank that the customer already has. Through computational fluid dynamics, we were able to size the exact equipment to avoid dead zones and decantation of solids in the customer's reservoir.
Agimix has been in the market for industrial agitation and mixing solutions for 15 years, serving the industry in general with robust and reliable projects. Our equipment offers high performance combined with ease of installation and maintenance. With the application of advanced CFD studies, we deliver solutions that reduce energy consumption and increase reliability in the production process of your industrial plant.
CFD simulation eliminates dead zones inside the tank, ensuring a uniform mixing throughout the useful volume of the customer's tank.
The computational study allows sizing the motor and propeller of the Industrial Lateral/Horizontal Agitator to deliver maximum flow with the lowest electrical energy consumption.
By predicting the behavior of the fluid, the design minimizes vibrations and wear on the agitator shaft and bearing, prolonging the useful life of the equipment.
Validating the project virtually avoids sizing errors and rework in the plant, generating direct savings in the installation of the agitation system.
Each study considers the exact geometry of the customer's large tank and the rheology of the product, resulting in tailor-made agitation equipment.
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.
| Type of Equipment | Side/Horizontal Agitator (installed in customer tank) |
| Main Application | Homogenization and suspension of solids in large volumes |
| Typical Drive Power | 5 CV to 75 CV (according to CFD study) |
| Operation Rotation | 150 to 400 RPM (sized via simulation) |
| Wet Parts Material | Stainless steel 304, stainless steel 316L or special alloys |
| Impeller Type | Marine profile or High Efficiency propeller |
| Shaft Seal | Single, double or gasket mechanical seal |
| Project Validation | Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation (CFD) |
Direct answers to the most common questions about this equipment and its application.
CFD simulation in side shakers is the use of computational fluid dynamics software to model and analyze the flow of liquids within a tank. This study allows you to visualize how the Industrial Lateral/Horizontal Agitator will behave in practice, ensuring mixing efficiency before manufacturing.
No, Agimix exclusively supplies the side agitation system that will be installed in the customer's tank. Our own reservoirs are only manufactured for volumes of up to 10,000 liters, while for plants and petrochemical plants we deliver the mixing technology to the vessels already existing in the plant.
The side agitator is the ideal choice for large volumes because its installation on the side of the side reduces structural and mechanical costs compared to top agitators with extremely long shafts. With the support of CFD analysis, we guarantee that the fluid jet reaches the entire diameter of the reservoir.
The CFD study helps you save energy by determining the perfect installation angle and the most suitable propeller profile for the application. This prevents oversizing the motor, delivering the exact shear rate and flow required for the process.
Yes, the fluid dynamic simulation maps the flow lines and identifies possible stagnation zones at the bottom of the container. With this data, Agimix engineering adjusts the positioning of the agitation equipment to keep the solids in continuous suspension.
The industries that benefit most are sugar and ethanol plants, mining, paper and cellulose, and petrochemicals. These sectors operate with large tanks where any inefficiency in mixing represents large financial losses and the quality of the final product.
Yes, Agimix equipment offers high performance combined with ease of installation and maintenance. The mechanical design of the horizontal agitator allows seals and bearings to be changed without the need to completely empty the tank, depending on the locking system adopted.
The time to perform a shaking CFD study varies depending on the complexity of the fluid rheology and the geometry of the customer's tank. On average, modeling and extracting results takes a few weeks, being a fundamental step to guarantee reliability in theindustrial process.
Speak to our engineers and discover how CFD simulation can optimize your side shaking system.
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