I'd like to know the general formula of agitator flow capacity.
I found as follows:
Flow capacity: Q = C1 x n x D2 x S
Power required: P = C2 x r x n3 x D5
Q = Agitator flow (m3/min)
P = Power (kW)
n = Revolution speed (rps)
D = Propeller diameter
S = Propeller pitch
r = Density (Kg/m3)
C1 = Factor specific for the propeller
C2 = Factor depending on turbulence
Can this be applied to a side-entry agitator?
Have an insight or suggestion?
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Re: What is the general formula of agitator flow capacity?
25 February 2010 at 1:29pmFirst here are some modifications to the units used in your formulas. Use standard metric units to be sure you get answers without conversion factors, see the following:
Flow capacity: Q = C1 x n x D2 x SPower required: P = C2 x r x n3 x D5
Q = Agitator flow (m3/s)
P = Power (W)
n = Revolution speed (rps)
D = Propeller diameter (m)
S = Propeller pitch
r = Density (Kg/m3)
C1 = Factor specific for the propeller
C2 = Factor depending on turbulence
Then for different propeller pitches, use the following values for C1 and C2
S = 1.0 C1 = 0.54 C2 = 0.35
S = 1.5 C1 = 0.66 C2 = 0.62
S = 2.0 C1 = 0.77 C2 = 1.00
S = 2.5 C1 = 0.85 C2 = 1.35
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