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- Static mixer with temperature control
Static mixer with temperature control
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User: BASF SE
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Industry: Industrial
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Material: Stainless Steel
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Technology: Laser Powder Bed Fusion (Metal)
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Classification: Qualified end part
The problem of mixers that were used so far was that they showeda high susceptibility to fouling. This indicates that the flow and mixing of liquids do not function sufficiently. Thus, the geometry of the mixer is not optimally designed. Temperature can also have an impact on the fouling process. To find a solution simulation models were used to calculate the flow behavior of the liquids and to design mixing elements that ensure optimal mixing with low resistance. Inner cooling channels of the mixing elements were engineered to ensure optimum temperature control. The complexity of the geometry can only be produced by AM. Increased functionality by integrating a heat exchanger Benefits for the customer Optimization of the process Less fouling Reduced manufacturing effort.