A basic introduction to Static Mixers

Static Mixers Definition

It is a new online and efficient mixing equipment in the process flow. Static Mixers are a kind of high-efficiency mixing equipment without moving parts. Its primary working mechanism is to use the mixing unit fixed in the tube to change the flow state of the fluid in the tube to achieve the purpose of good dispersion and sufficient mixing between different fluids.

How Static Mixers Work

Let the fluid flow in the pipeline impact various types of plate elements, increase the velocity gradient of the laminar flow of the fluid or form turbulent flow. In laminar flow, it is "split-position movement-reconvergence." In turbulent flow, the fluid is in addition to the above three situations. There will also be a violent vortex in the direction of the cross-section, and a strong shear force will act on the fluid, which will further divide and mix the fluid and finally mix to form the desired emulsion. They are called "static" mixers because there are no moving parts in the pipeline, only static elements.