Characterization of Minimum Impeller Speed for Suspension of Solids in Liquid at High Solid Concentration, Using Gamma-Ray Densitometry

Table 3

Design details of a mechanically stirred tank.

Parameter	Value
Vessel diameter (m)	0.2
H/T	1
Baffle with	T/10
Number of baffles	4
Material of construction	Plexiglass
Geometry	Cylindrical with flat bottom
Impeller clearance from the bottom	Varies between 0.5T to 0.2T
Impellers	RT (6 blade), D:T/3, W/D: 1/5; CBT (6 blade), D:T/3, W/D: 1/5; PBT (4 blade @ 45^°), D:T/3, W/D: 1/5