MATERIAL: |
Liquid animal feed premix - Urea dissolved in sugar beet molasses, 10-34 ammonium polyphosphate and 2% by weight hydrated Xanthan gum in water. |
PROBLEM: |
Disperse 200 mesh calcium carbonate in liquid feed premix. Produce smooth mixture. |
RESULTS: |
Circulated at 15-20 gpm. Dispersed calcium carbonate easily. No lumps. |
AB MIXER: |
Model 3 x 1.5 toothed impeller/liner, 7.5 HP, 3600 RPM, 1/8" grid. Installed vertically under mixing tank. |
EQUIPMENT REPLACED: |
Greerco 3" pipeline mixer. |
BENEFITS |
"Gritty" product feel was eliminated. Solids settling from incomplete dispersing was stopped. |