The Evolution and Importance of Industrial Mixing
The Evolution and Importance of Industrial Mixing Often referred to as “The Forgotten Unit Operation,” mixing is fundamental to the success of the chemical and allied processing industries. As outlined by Victor A. Atiemo-Obeng at the 2014 VisiMix Conference, mixing was historically overlooked—such as in 1970s Epsom salt crystallization processes where mixing was not even […]
Mixing Parameters for Successful Scale-Up: Key Lessons for Engineers
The process that is required to transfer our project from lab to the production scale is controlled by the interaction between the materials that we have in our tank. This interaction between the materials is controlled by the environment we are providing them to interact in. Different kinds of equipment and different kinds of flow […]
The Ultimate Guide to Chemical Reactor Scale-Up Software
There are a lot of possibilities in the market to calculate any mathematical required system with mathematical tools. More than this, there are many software programs that are trying to solve these systems with empirical data and specific models regarding chemical reactors. However, the main assumption behind these models is that we are talking about […]
Advanced Solid-Liquid Mixing: Optimization, Suspension, and Yield in Sterile Tanks
When dealing with solid-liquid mixing in industrial settings, engineers are frequently confronted with a challenging reality: achieving perfect homogeneity in sterile, gravity-influenced vessels is rarely possible—and more importantly, it isn’t always necessary. To master advanced solid-liquid systems, we must shift our perspective. Instead of blindly chasing perfect uniformity, we need to focus on optimizing suspension […]
A Faster Alternative to Ansys Fluent for Chemical Engineers
In the world of chemical engineering and process design, a deep understanding of flow dynamics inside equipment is critical. When engineers need to design, optimize, or scale up stirred reactors, they require tools that provide a clear and accurate picture of what happens inside. For years, general simulation software like Ansys Fluent has been an […]
Mastering Crystallization in Pharma: Why Mixing is the Missing Link for API Quality
In the pharmaceutical industry, the manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)—the core components used to formulate pills, creams, ointments, syrups, and injectables—relies heavily on highly controlled separation processes. Among these, crystallization stands out as the most critical step. Following upstream reactions, biotechnology processes, or fermentation, crystallization is the primary method used to purify the material. […]