CASE NO: 529
| MATERIAL: |
Poly Butadiene rubber dissolved in Styrene. |
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PROBLEM: |
Dissolve pieces (max. size 3/4") of Poly Butadiene in Styrene Monomer to make 20,000 gallons of Poly Styrene. |
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RESULTS: |
Recirculated mix through Dicon at 400 gpm. |
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AB MIXER: |
Model 6 x 3, toothed impeller/liner, 10 HP, 1800 RPM, 3/8" grid. Gear pump feeding Dicon from agitated reactor. |
| BENEFITS: |
Dissolution time of 4-6 hours reduced to 2-3 hours. Production capability doubled. No gel specks (tiny undissolved pieces of rubber) in product. |
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