Table 2.
Details of impellers used
Rushton Turbine (RT) | Pitched 4-blades (P4B) | Pitched 2-blades (P2B) | |
---|---|---|---|
Impeller diameter, cm (Di) |
5 (Ti/2) |
5 (Ti/2) |
5 (Ti/2) |
Impeller blade width, cm (wi) |
1 |
0.6 |
0.6 |
Impeller blade length, cm (li) |
1.5 |
1.75 |
1.75 |
Number of blades |
6 |
4 |
2 |
Ratio of impeller diameter to tank diameter (Di/Ti) |
1: 2 |
1: 2 |
1: 2 |
Flow direction |
Radial |
Axial |
Axial |
Inclination (degree °) | 0 | 45 | 45 |