| OBJECT: |
Methocel (Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose). Provide good dispersion to achieve "clear" solution. 2% concentration. |
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PROBLEM: |
Prewet and disperse Methocel without forming "fish eyes" and reduce time required. |
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RESULT: |
Mixer placed in water and operated in down-mode. Methocel fed into down vortex and predispersed for 2 minutes. Then, ran in up-mode 5 mins. Clear solution without heating water. |
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AB MIXER: |
CJ-4B and Model C-5-1, 45" immersion, 25 HP explosion proof motor. |
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EQUIPMENT REPLACED: |
Agri-Mixer |