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Mixing Principles in Play

Another Kind of Propeller Selection

Principals In Play: Propellers or Impellers Another Kind of Propeller Selection Here in West Coast Canada, many of us are preparing for the annual salmon run. Ensuring that our water crafts are driven by the right type of propeller is now front of mind. Just like putting the right impeller on a mixer, there are a number of factors to consider when selecting the right propeller to drive your boat. Terms like torque, flow and lift need to be understood. The size of the engine, the size and type of boat, plus the type of water you intend to navigate are critical factors to  evaluate. There is nothing worse than knowing where the fish are but not being able to get

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September 26, 2013 No Comments
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Industrial Mixing

Mixing 101: Flow Patterns & Impellers

Mixing 101: Flow Patterns & Impellers Mixing Flow Patterns & Impeller Types In our article on 4 Impeller Types and Their Applications, we provided an overview on the most common types of impellers used in industrial mixing. Now we’ll go into more detail about each impeller type and their influences on the mixing process. Our focus on impellers is due to the fact that they are the part of the mixer that does the actual mixing: as they rotate they create fluid flow. These flow patterns are the primary considerations when designing a mixer because creating the right flow pattern is critical to achieving the desired result. The most common flow patterns in mixing are axial (down and up) and

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September 20, 2013 25 Comments
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Water Treatment

Has ‘Toilet to Tap’ Reached the Tipping Point in North America?

Has ‘Toilet to Tap’ Reached the Tipping Point in North America? LIMITED ACCEPTANCE WHEN IT COMES TO WASTEWATER Public outcry led to the derailment of Los Angeles’ $55M water reuse program in 2000. At the time, the program would have helped supply water to over 120k households. Wastewater reuse programs suffer from a severe public relations problem; people just don’t want to drink water that was once in a toilet. Dubbed ‘toilet to tap’ by its critics, wastewater reuse programs worldwide have had difficulty overcoming the ‘yuck factor’ and gaining traction from the general public. Like Los Angeles, San Diego similarly rejected a water reuse project in 1999. Moving forward to 2008, San Diego has now successfully implemented a new

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September 11, 2013 No Comments
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Water Treatment

Bookmarks: Blue Planet Run

Bookmarks: Blue Planet Run The Race to Provide Safe Drinking Water to the World By Rick Smolan and Jennifer Erwitt This stunning coffee table book is filled with both thought-provoking essays and stunning photos, many of which were highlighted in a special feature in Time Magazine.   Publisher’s Description: Blue Planet Run provides readers with an extraordinary look at the water problems facing humanity and some of the hopeful solutions being pursued by large and small companies, by entrepreneurs and activists, and by nongovernmental organizations and foundations. By the end of the book, readers are left to form their own conclusions as to if and how the human race can solve this global crisis before it’s too late. Blue Planet

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September 11, 2013 No Comments
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