Open AccessExperimental evaluation of solids suspension uniformity in canyon process vessels
Author(s) -
N.M. Hassan
Publication year - 1996
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/385567
Subject(s) - agitator , paddle , suspension (topology) , volume (thermodynamics) , materials science , particle (ecology) , canyon , mechanics , composite material , geology , physics , thermodynamics , mathematics , oceanography , geomorphology , homotopy , viscosity , pure mathematics
Experimental evaluation of solids suspension in canyon process vessels was performed at several paddle agitator speeds and different volume levels in a geometrically similar vessel. The paddle agitator speeds examined were 280, 370, 528, and 686 rpm and volume levels were 30%, 50%, and 70% fill capacity. Experiments were conducted with simulated solid particles that have particle size range and density similar to plutonium particles and corrosion products typically seen in canyon vessels. Solids suspension took place in baffled cylindrical vessel equipped with two flat-blade agitators and cooling helices