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MECHANICAL

OPERATIONS LAB

POWER CONSUMPTION
DEPARTMENT OF IN AGITATED VESSEL
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

1. Objective:
To study the power consumption in the agitated vessel.

2. AIM:
To plot power number vs. Reynolds number for the given set of impellers and study the effects
of baffles and agitation speed on Power consumption.

3. Introduction:
Mixing of fluids is necessary in many chemical processes. It may include mixing of liquid with
liquid, gas with liquid or solids with liquid. Agitation refers to the induced motion of a material
in a specified way, usually in a circulatory pattern inside a container. Mixing is the random
distribution, into and through one another, of two or more initially separate phases.

4. THEORY:
Many processing operations depend for their success on the effective agitation and mixing of
fluids. Hence it is of great importance to study these agitated vessels. Liquids are most often
agitated in some kind of tank or vessel, usually cylindrical in form and with a vertical axis. Tank
bottom is rounded to eliminate regions into which the fluid currents would not penetrate.
The power consumed by a mixing impeller can be studied by experimentation guided by
dimensional analysis.

5. DESCRIPTION:
In the present set-up agitation is done with the help of a stirrer. A DC motor is coupled to SS
Impeller and SS Shaft. The speed of agitators can be varied with the help of Thyristor controlled
DC Drive and power consumption is measured by Digital Voltmeter and Digital Ammeter. Four
replaceable baffles are provided to prevent swirling. One propeller and one turbine are provided
which are interchangeable. Drain valve is also provided at the bottom. The whole set-up is
mounted on a rigid MS frame structure.

6. UTILITIES REQUIRED:

 Electric Supply single phase, 220 volts, 1 Phase.


 Water Supply (initial fill approx. 10 lts.)
 Drain required.

7. EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE:

1. Fill the mixing tank with water up to a depth equal to tank diameter.
2. Record the temperature of the water.
3. Set one rpm for the mixer and start the mixer.
4. Record the power consumed by the mixer (Watt meter reading, kW) and rpm (N) of the
mixer (Tachometer reading).
5. Change the RPM (N) and repeat step -4.
6. Repeat step 5 for 6-8 different values of RPM (N).
7. Repeat step 1-6 for different impellers.
8. Repeat the above steps without baffles for water.

8. STANDARD DATA:

Tank - Material SS. Dia. 300, Depth 400 mm.

Stirrer - SS Impeller with SS Shaft coupled to Standard make FHPDC Motor and Thyristor
controlled DC Drive with Reduction Gear Box.
Agitator - SS shaft & impellers (i.e. one propeller & one Turbine)
Baffles - Material SS, 4 Nos width 50mm (Detachable). Sampling points - 4 numbers
Control Panel Comprises of:

RPM Measurement - Digital RPM Indicator, Non Contact type with Proximity sensor.
- Digital Voltmeter (DC)

- Ammeter (DC)

Standard make on/off switch, mains indicator etc.

A good quality painted rigid MS Structure is provided to support all the parts.
9. OBSERVATION & CALCULATIONS:

No Baffles 2 Baffles 4 Baffles 6 Baffles

RPM V I P V I P V I P V I P

100

200

300

400

500

10. CALCULATIONS:

Based on temperature, note water density and viscosity.

1. Calculate Power Number and Reynolds Number


2. Plot Power consumption vs. RPM
3. Plot Power Number vs. Reynolds Number for each set.

11. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION:

Describe and explain the effect of number of baffles and impeller speed on power consumption.

12. PRECAUTIONS & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS:


1. Use the stabilized A.C. Single Phase supply only.
2. Never switch on mains power supply before ensuring that all the ON/OFF switches given on
the panel are at OFF position.
3. Keep all the assembly undisturbed.
4. Never run the apparatus if the power supply is less than 180 volts and above 240 volts.

5. Always keep the apparatus free from dust.

6. There is a possibility of getting abrupt results if the supply voltage is fluctuating or if the
satisfactory steady state condition is not reached.

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