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Experiment Kneader Mixer

This document describes an experiment using a kneader mixer to blend sand and sodium carbonate in a 10:1 ratio. The objective is to determine the total energy required for mixing. The procedure involves charging the mixer, taking samples every 2 minutes to test dissolution of sodium carbonate using titration, and recording energy meter readings. Calculations will be done to find the specific energy required per ton of mixture. The lab is overseen by Dr. Faruukh Jamil and Eng. Zufishan Shamair.

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Experiment Kneader Mixer

This document describes an experiment using a kneader mixer to blend sand and sodium carbonate in a 10:1 ratio. The objective is to determine the total energy required for mixing. The procedure involves charging the mixer, taking samples every 2 minutes to test dissolution of sodium carbonate using titration, and recording energy meter readings. Calculations will be done to find the specific energy required per ton of mixture. The lab is overseen by Dr. Faruukh Jamil and Eng. Zufishan Shamair.

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Particulate Technology

Lab
Lab Incharge: Dr. Faruukh Jamil
Lab Engineer: Eng. Zufishan Shamair
Experiment – Kneader Mixer
Kneader Mixer
Kneading is a method of mixing used with deformable or plastic solids. It involves
squashing the mass flat, folding it over on itself and squashing it once more. Most
kneading machines also tear mass apart and shear it between the moving blades and
stationary surface.
Kneader Mixer
 Kneader mixer has two mixing blades rotate
towards each other at differential speeds
inside a W-shaped trough. Each blade moves
the material in opposite direction thereby
providing excellent cross mixing of all raw
materials. The blades pass the through walls
and each other at close clearances resulting
in good mixing.
Kneader Mixer Handle

Chamber Lid

Mixing Chamber
Motor
Kneader Mixer
Objective
 To find out the energy required to mix (blend) sand and sodium carbonate (Na2CO3)
in the ratio 10:1 using laboratory kneader mixer used for flowing solids (dry
Solids).

 To find out the total energy required for the case mentioned above.
Procedure
 Take 3000 g of dry sand of the size -30 mesh.
 Take 300 g of sodium carbonate of the size -30 mesh.
 Note down the time (t1) required for 2 revolutions (n1) of the energy meter disc
under un-loaded conditions. Also note down the energy meter factor (N).
 Charge the cleaned and dried mixer with 3000 g sand.
 Place 300 g of sodium carbonate gently over the sand.
 Place a covering (paper or some card board) on the mixer to avoid dust losses.
 Note down the initial meter reading (R1) and turn on the mixer. Start the stop watch
simultaneously in order to measure the total time (T) required for mixing.
 After 2 minutes of total time, turn off the machine and take 2 g sample from the
mixer.
 Try to dissolve the sample taken in 50 ml of distilled water present in titration
flask. Sand will settle down and sodium carbonate be dissolved in the water.
Procedure
 Using methyl orange as indicator and N/10 HCL as titrant, titrate the solution with
constant shaking of the flask.
 Note down the volume used of the HCl when light pink (to red) end point appears.
 Repeat the above experiment i.e. take samples from the mixer after every two
minutes and titrate them against N/10 HCl. Also note down the meter reading (R2)
after each two minutes of machine’s working.
 During the course of the practical try to note down twice the time (t1) required for 2
revolutions (n2) under loaded conditions. Take the average value of the two t2s.
 Take the average of these two values.
 When three consecutive readings of volume used of HCL are same, stop the mixer
for further analysis.
 Empty the mixer and note down the time (t1) required for two revolutions (n1) of
the energy meter disc under unloaded conditions. Take the average value of two t1s.
Calculations
   = , kWh/ton

 = , kWh/ton

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