Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
1-31-1962
Degree Name
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Chemical Engineering
First Advisor
Peter L. Silveston
Second Advisor
C. L. Mantell
Third Advisor
Jerome J. Salamone
Abstract
The general correlation of Power Number vs. Reynolds Number for flat six blade turbines in a horizontal cylindrical tank without baffles has been determined. The correlation has been found to apply to this system and corresponds to the 4 - 10% baffle region in the vertical cylindrical tank as determined by Rushton, et. al. (1)
An important variable to be considered is the length of tank to impeller diameter ratio which was found to seriously affect the power consumption.
A power fall off was observed at high Reynolds Numbers and coincided with visual vortexing. This power fall off was found to be a function of the Froude Number.
Recommended Citation
Schlager, John J., "Power consumption in horizontal cylindrical tanks" (1962). Theses. 3271.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/3271
