Disperser configuration

• The blade diameter should be roughly 1/3rd the diameter of the vessel.
• Normal blade is speed is targetted at 5200 fpm (feet per minute).
• Typical power requirements are in the range of 10 HP per 100 gallons of product.
• Position balde 1/2 of the blade diameter off the tank bottom
• Liquid level should be 1 1/2 blade diameters above the blade
• Blade should be centered in the tank
• Allow for product vortexing to prevent material from splashing over the top of the tank. 20% freeboard is recommended.

While the above "Rules of Thumb" present a very good starting point, this should not be the sole consideration in specifying dispersion power.

More detailed information can be found on the following pages.