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 of mixing and separation equipment including in-line and stirred tank mixers, and compact and conventional separators, at a wide range of scales including mixing vessels up to 2.7m diameter, and specialist workshops to construct or adapt specific models. If required, these can be combined with BHRSolutions other test facilities to simulate whole systems and processes.

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 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
  

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

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Model of a static mixer for water treatment