Comparing Pumps and Agitators for Tank Mixing

Pumps are defined as a device that moves fluids by mechanical action.  They operate by some mechanism, typically rotary or reciprocating, and consume energy to perform mechanical work.

Industrial mixers are used to mix a wide range of materials.  They are mainly used to mix different materials to make a good quality homogenous mixture.

Recently, Gregory T. Benz of Technology International wrote an excellent paper comparing the two mechanical methods for Biofuels Digest that is definitely worth a read.  In it, he compares capital and operating costs, as well as relative performance, of both systems, based on real-world installations.

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