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Physical modelling,
with the aid of large-scale test facilities, is a reliable way to
simulate a current operation, understand the process, assess its
performance, and quantify the effect of modifications. BHRSolutions
has all the infrastructure required to undertake physical modelling
at a wide range of scales including mixing vessels up to 2.7m diameter,
specialist equipment for other component testing, and specialist
workshops to construct or adapt specific models.
Typical Objectives:
- Evaluate
the operation of existing or proposed process equipment, e.g.
stirred tanks, rotor/stator mixers, jet mixers or bubble columns
- Evaluate
specific equipment, e.g. impellers, in-line mixers etc.
- Recommend
modifications to improve performance
- Evaluate
the effect of modifications
The Facilities
BHRSolutions'
extensive range of mixing and separation test facilities includes:
- a wide range
of stirred-tank reactors and agitators,
with variable configurations and a variety of instrumentation
- a range of
in-line mixers and perspex piping, and experienced technicians
to create specific purpose models of in-line mixer configurations
- a one-third
scale model of a working hydrocarbon
separator
- a range of
facilities for constructing test models of compact separators
Other facilities
that may be relevant include:
Experimental
mixing of viscous fluids
Model of a static mixer for water treatment
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The
Way we Work
BHRSolutions'
research teams have developed a consistent quality-assured methodology
for a variety of experiments:
- Scale-up/scale-down
the process
- Select an
appropriate test facility
- Identify
suitable experimental techniques
- Fit a model
fluid
- Carry out
test work
- Report and
review with the client
Scaling up/down
the process
Scaling is based on findings from the BHRSolutions' FMP and HILINE
industrial research consortia, and from over 18 years of experience
in scaling up and down. All scaling criteria are industrially validated.
Select an
appropriate test facility
Our wide range of test facilities includes some of the largest mixing
vessels in the world for experimental studies. The range of equipment
available means work can often be started almost immediately. For
unusual requirements, we design, and our specialist workshops construct,
purpose-built facilities.
Identify
suitable experimental techniques
We utilise a wide range of experimental techniques for measurement
of most mixing and reaction phenomena. These have been developed
by our research consortia in Fluid Mixing Processes (FMP) and In-Line
Mixing (HILINE).
Fit a model
fluid
Industrial fluids that are non-hazardous and suited to the experimental
equipment are used. Alternatively fluids are selected to simulate
for example, liquid rheology and surface tension, or particle size
and density difference.
Carry out
test work
Test work is carried out in accordance with our quality and safety
procedures. Experimental work is completed by trained engineers
and technicians, overseen by a senior engineer. A suitably qualified
engineer manages projects.
Reporting
Results are reported in paper or software format as interim, draft
and final reports. Commonly, a video of test work will form a project
deliverable. Interim and post-project meetings may be held to ensure
that the client’s requirements are met, to discuss progress to date,
and agree future work.
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