Jacoby-Tarbox Technical Papers & Case Studies
Mixing and Blending HLAS for Laundry Detergent Production
Mixing is an integral part of many chemical production processes. In addition to conventional mechanical, or bladed, mixers, there is another category. Venturi-based mixers, or tank mixing eductors, are low-shear mixing devices that uses the existing energy within fluids to move and mix material instead of physically impinging on the fluid like mechanical mixers. The low shear process is also referred to as blending. One example of an application using tank mixing eductors is in the production of laundry detergent.
Enhancing Heavy Crude Oil Blending and Solid Suspension with Eductor
In the oil and gas industry, keeping solids in suspension while blending various grades of crude oil for proper processing poses significant operational challenges. Traditional methods often require substantial energy inputs, complex equipment and regular access to the tank for maintenance. However, the utilization of eductors has emerged as a cost-effective and efficient solution.
This case study explores how a major oil refinery improved its blending process and solid suspension using eductors.
Mixing Starch into Dextrose Processing Using Eductors
In-tank eductors are preferred for this mixing application due to their low shear, which will mix the tank contents without breaking down the dextrose, a common occurrence with other forms of mixing, like mechanical agitators. Mechanical agitators also tend to focus in a single direction and cannot be optimized to support unique tank geometry or process variations. In-tank eductors are piped in via a header system that is connected to the recirculation pump. The eductors are strategically placed along this header system pointing in different directions to ensure the entire tank has movement.
This case study explores how to ensure mixing efficiency with CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) to model the tank and mimic flow within the tank where the flow parameters are unput into the software.
Wastewater and Process Water Solutions – Eductors
Utilizing eductors in waste water and process water handling uses proven technology to maximize plant sustainability. Waste water, often called process water, must conform to EPA regulations prior to returning it to the environment. Eductors, both in-line and in-tank, have no moving parts and can provide an efficient means to mix, and blend tanks, add chemicals, and increase oxidation. Improving plant efficiency in the processing of water will minimizing costs and help to decrease the plant’s water footprint.
Use Eductors to Effectively and Affordably Treat Your Wastewater
Chemical producers, refineries, and manufacturers, heavily regulated for gases and chemicals produced and added to our environment are now being scrutinized for resource consumption, specifically water. Sustainability has moved to the head of the line, placing the conversation of natural resources at the forefront of every scientific and political agenda. Facility’s “water footprint” has joined “carbon footprint” discussions.
JT Hygienics Tech Brief – Engineered Hygienic Clamps
The industry and standards organizations, like ASME BPE(1), have standardized geometry for hygienic ferrules and categorized gasket intrusion, leaving only hygienic clamps as the missing "Link" in fully defining hygienic joint or hygienic union performance. Just as a table needs at least three legs to achieve stability, adding an engineered clamp can be the third leg that ultimately stabilizes union performance to meet industry demands for greater consistency. After defining “success” for the union performance, we will demonstrate how incorporating the attributes that support this success into the GRQ Engineered Hygienic Clamp help overcome obstacles in real world applications and ensure system success.