Question

Differentiate mixing of solids and mixing of low viscosity liquids from industrial process point of view.

Answer 1

Answer:-

Mixing of solids is generally resembeled with mixing of low viscosity fluid but they have difference between them. Difference between mixing of solids and mixing of low viscosity fluids are:-

▪In industry the basic requirement of mixing is power requirement. Power required for mixing solid is higher than power required for mixing low viscosity liquid.

▪In mixing of liquid with low viscosity the flow current is responsible factor but in solids no such flow current is present.

▪When low viscosity fluid is mixed properly it forms homogeneous mixture but in solid it is not necessary to form homogeneous mixture.

▪ Mixing of solid is more complex and the equipment used for mixing solid is termed as mixer, blender, etc. While techniques used for mixing low viscosity liquid are agitation, paddling,etc.