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CFD simulation on vertical shakers is a computational engineering technology used to predict and optimize the behavior of fluids inside polymerization reactors. Through computational fluid dynamics, it is possible to analyze the flow, shear rate and heat transfer, ensuring a homogeneous mixture essential for the structural quality of the polymer.
In the chemical and petrochemical industry, strict control of temperature and reagent dispersion dictates the success of the production process. A Vertical Agitator designed based on CFD studies avoids dead zones and unwanted thermal gradients. For large industrial plants, Agimix develops and supplies the complete agitation system to be installed in the tank that the customer already has, ensuring high operational performance and reducing energy consumption.
Agimix has been in the industrial agitation and mixing solutions market for 15 years, serving the industry in general with robust and reliable projects. When demand involves volumes of up to 10,000 liters, we can supply the complete Industrial Process Reactor, guaranteeing excellent productivity by combining cutting-edge technology. In all scenarios, the application of advanced engineering results in highly efficient and customized equipment for the specific rheology of each chemical reaction.
CFD simulation eliminates dead zones in the reactor, ensuring uniform distribution of monomers and catalysts throughout the process.
Optimizes heat transfer rates, preventing uncontrolled reactions and maintaining the ideal polymerization temperature.
The Vertical Agitator is sized to deliver maximum hydrodynamic efficiency, significantly reducing electricity expenditure.
Fluid analysis makes it possible to predict the mechanical stresses on the shaft and impellers, increasing the equipment's useful life and operational safety.
Each Industrial Process Reactor or stirring system is custom designed to withstand the specific viscosity of your polymer.
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 Engineering Analysis | Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation |
| Capacity of Complete Reactors (Agimix) | Up to 10,000 liters |
| Agitation Capacity (Customer Tanks) | Scalable projects for large volumes (above 10,000L) |
| Construction Material (Wet Parts) | Stainless steel 304, stainless steel 316L or special alloys upon request |
| Types of Simulated Impellers | Inclined blade turbine, anchor, helical ribbon, disperser disc |
| Supported Viscosity Range | 1 to 100,000 cP (centipoise), adjustable according to project |
| Rotation Control | Frequency inverter integrated into the control panel |
| Shaft Sealing System | Single or double mechanical seal (ideal for pressurized reactors) |
AGIMIX industrial agitators are developed with advanced engineering to maximize process efficiency, reducing energy consumption and ensuring high operational performance.
Agimix reactors and agitators ensure excellent productivity uniting technology.
Direct answers to the most common questions about this equipment and its application.
CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulation is a computerized analysis that models the behavior of fluids in motion inside a tank. In a Vertical Agitator, it allows you to visualize flow patterns, mixing rates and heat transfer even before the equipment is manufactured, ensuring a failure-free project.
CFD is crucial because polymerization reactions are often exothermic and extremely sensitive to temperature variations. fluid dynamic analysis ensures that the agitator dissipates heat evenly, preventing thermal degradation of the polymer and ensuring the quality of the final product.
Agimix manufactures the complete Industrial Process Reactor for volumes of up to 10,000 liters. For petrochemical plants that use larger vessels, we exclusively supply the high performance agitation system, which is custom designed to be installed in the tank that the customer already has.
The CFD study identifies the exact impeller profile and the rotation strictly necessary to achieve the desired mixture without wasting driving force. This results in optimized engine sizing, which significantly reduces the energy consumption of the industrial plant over the years.
It is possible to simulate simple Newtonian fluids, such as water and solvents, to highly viscous and non-Newtonian fluids, which are typical of the final phase of polymerization. The software maps viscosity change over time to ensure the stirrer supports the entire chemical reaction cycle.
Yes, the main advantage of computer simulation is the precise identification and elimination of dead or stagnation zones. The engineer adjusts the positioning, diameter and type of the agitator blades in the virtual environment until a 100% homogeneous mixture is obtained throughout the useful volume of the tank.
Development time varies depending on the complexity of the reaction and the rheology of the fluid, generally taking a few weeks to complete the advanced engineering phase. This initial time investment prevents serious operational failures and guarantees the efficiency of the process in the long term, largely offsetting the wait.
The choice of impeller depends on the final viscosity of the product, but anchor, helical ribbon or high shear turbine models are generally used. CFD simulation is exactly the tool that defines exactly which geometry will deliver the best pumping and shear rate for your specific application.
Maximize the efficiency of your process with a CFD-validated agitation design and ensure the superior quality of your polymers.
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