CHE 423-V2

Group 8
Sanchez, Jose Clyde
Sarong, Kuo
Sincero, Floberie
Simbajon, Henry James
Sios-e, Jules Glenn

Multiple Choose

1. All are the purpose of agitating fluids, except:

a. Dissolving solids in liquids, such as salt in water
b. To increase heat, transfer between the fluid and a coil or jacket
c. Blending of two miscible liquids, such as alcohol and water
d. None of the above
2. The velocity components induced by the rotation of the impeller in a mixing process tends to
induce the formation of vortex and swirling. These velocity components are
a. Vertical c. Tangential, and radial
b. Normal to the rotation d. Longitudinal
3. When blending two or more flammable liquids in a tank, it is appropriate to use
a. Turbine mixers c. Jet mixers
b. Side-entering d. Propeller mixers
4. When the Reynolds number in a mixing tank is less than 10, the flow is considered laminar. In
this range, the property that becomes unimportant in determining the power requirement is
a. Viscosity of fluid
b. Diameter of agitator
c. density of fluid
d. Speed of the agitator
5. One effective method of preventing vortex formation in mixing tank where the shaft of the
impeller is vertical, is to
a. Install baffles
b. Increase the speed of the impeller
c. Put the impeller as near the bottom as possible
d. Use a propeller instead of a turbine impeller
6. The value of n for equal liquid motion in up-scaled agitator is
a. 1 c. 2/3
b. ¾ d. 1/3
7. In agitation for Reynolds number of 1000, the power requirement in a baffled tank is
approximately _________ per cent higher/lower than in unbaffled tank.
a. 35% c. 55%
b. 45% d. None of these
8. The dimensionless number that describes the effect of wave motion on the surface of a liquid
especially in agitation and mixing is expressed in terms of
a. Power number c. Flow number
b. Froude number d. Reynolds number
 9. In the motion of the impeller blades against the liquid in the mixing tank, the force acting
perpendicular to the surface of the impeller is referred to as
a. Drag force
b. Gravitational force
c. Buoyant force
d. Centrifugal force

10. When strong vertical currents in the mixing tanks is desired, it is best to use
a. Anchor agitator
b. Propellers
c. Pitched blade turbine
d. Vertical blade turbine

True or False

1. Agitation is similar with mixing. True

2. Viscosities greater than about 2.5 to 5 Pa s (5000 cp) and above, baffles are not needed
since little swirling is present above these viscosities. True
3. Since the power required for a given system cannot be predicted theoretically, empirical
correlations have been developed to predict the power required. True
4. A helical-ribbon agitator, is used for low viscous solutions and operates at low rpm
(revolutions per minute) in the laminar region. False
5. The total length of the paddle impeller is usually 50-90% of the tank diameter and the width
of the blade 1/6 to 1/10 of its length. False
6. In an agitation system, the volume flow rate of fluid moved by the impeller, or circulation
rate, is important sweeping out the whole volume of the mixer in a reasonable time. True
7. For vigorous agitation with vertical agitators, baffles are generally used to increased swirling
and still promote good mixing. False
8. a Three-blade propeller agitator uses propeller turn at high speeds of 400 to 1750 rpm
(revolutions per minute) and are used for liquids of low viscosity. True
9. Relatively, the shape of the mixing tank, say cylindrical compared to a square or rectangular
tank, has practically no effect on the power requirement. True
10. The most commonly used mixer for heavy pastes and dough is the double-arm kneader
mixer. True

Problem Solving

1. It is desired to agitate a liquid having a viscosity of 1.5x10-3 Pa•s and a density of 969 kg/m3 in a
tank having a diameter 0.91 m. The agitator will be a six-blade open turbine having a diameter of
0.305 m operating at 180 rpm. The tank has four vertical baffles, each with a width J of 0.076 m.
Also, W= 0.0381 m. Calculate the required kW. Use curve 2.
Ans. Np = 2.5, power = 0.172 kW (0.231 hp)