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Figure 5·45. Lightnin® lnline�TMl motionless mixer. By permission, Lightnin (formerly Mixing Equipment Co.), a unit of General Signal.

Quite often the mixing units or elements are installed
The KorTlfl)C Mixer in a circular pipe; however, they can be adapted to rec-
(cutaway 1how1ng Internal elementa)
tangular or other arrangements. Pressure drop through
the units varies depending on design and whether flow is
laminar or turbulent. Because of the special data
required, pressure drops should be determined with the
assistance of the manufacturer. Of course, pressure drops
must be expected to be several multiples of conventional
pipe pressure drop.

Applications

In addition to the general classification of applications
previously mentioned, Tables 5-lOA and 5-lOB give typical
applications. Although the number of modules or ele-
8 lntarnel Element& ments referred to is somewhat specific to the manufac-
turer, the tables give a general description of similar sys-
tems from other manufacturers.

Each Element Mixes 3 Ways
Figure 5-46. Komax(TMJ motionless mixer. By permission, Komax Systems, Inc.