Ψ-Mix® Inline-Disperser

Trial Guide for Ψ-Mix® 45

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Ψ-Mix® Inline Disperser
Trial Guide
In order to ensure that tests in the NETZSCH-Feinmahltechnik laboratory run smoothly and successfully from
planning to evaluation, we provide you with the Ψ-Mix® Trial Guide, which contains all of the key informa-
tion at a glance. It is important to know that the Ψ-Mix® wetting process differs from conventional dispersion
processes. For this reason, the production flow for a product can also differ from the conventional process.
With the Ψ-Mix® Trial Guide you know from the very beginning of your test planning what it will take to carry
out a successful test.

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Ψ-Mix® System Laboratory Equipment | NETZSCH-Feinmahltechnik Selb

Machine Batch Preparation Aids Product Evaluation

∙∙ Ψ-Mix® 45
∙ Scale precision 0.5 kg (pallet lift
∙ Grindometer 15 μm, 25 μm,

∙ ∙
Pumps truck) 50 μm, 100 μm, 250 μm
geared pump Scale capacity up to approx. Malvern Mastersizer 3000 for

∙
or 30 kg, 1 g precisionfor small particle size measurement

∙ ∙
pneumatic diaphragm pump quantities Malvern Kinexus for viscosity
Tanks for liquid supply and Barrel hoist for filling liquid from measurement

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product coolable in two zones – barrels into the batch tank
bottom and lower half of jacket Forklift
+ upper half of jacket Pallet truck
325 liter effective volume

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400 liter total volume
Pitched-blade agitator

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Sack chute for addition of powder
Platform with pallet lock

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Ψ-Mix® Inline Disperser
Trial Guide
Fundamental Differences from other Dispersion Processes

High viscosities are not absolutely necessary as with dissolver batches;

rather, an attempt should be made to have all of the liquid available for
the wetting process if possible.

∙∙ Lower viscosity  lower power input  lower temperature increase

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More liquid  can result in better wetting
Utilization of pressure differences and micro- cavitation for dispersion

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 may require fewer additives
Gentle dispersion since there is no classic rotor-stator system

Test Preparation | Customer

∙ If possible, all dry and liquid components should be delivered pre-weighed and in

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individual containers. This simplifies test preparation and saves time
Additives (defoamers, wetting agents, …) should be delivered individually and separate,
not pre-mixed with the liquid or solid. It is entirely possible that less or more additive supply
will be required than with other processes. The additives can be added to the product as

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needed during production, as long as no negative effects are expected
The liquid can be delivered ready-mixed, as long as it has no negative effects on the

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manufacturing process or product quality
Solids can be delivered pre-mixed, as long as it has no negative effects on the manufac-

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turing process or product quality
Basically: the fewer individual components that must be weighed on site, the quicker,

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cleaner and less prone to error is the test
Liquid that is retained in the current production
process for cleaning purposes should, to the
extent possible, also be available for dispersion
in the Ψ-Mix®. This means that this liquid could
already be added to the process as needed, should

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the viscosity become very high
Special cleaning agents should be supplied if

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required
Empty containers should be supplied for returning
the product

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Batch Size

∙ Minimum fluid supply to start:

approx. 80 liters for low-viscosity liquid

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approx. 100 liters for high-viscosity liquid (from approx. 500 mPas)
Maximum product volume (finished product)

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325 liters
Since air can be incorporated into the product with the addition of powder, the actual volume could be
greater than the theoretically calculated volume. (The air is then usually removed from the product in the

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second dispersion sequence of the Ψ-Mix®).
The liquid and solid volumes must be laid out such that the minimum liquid supply is achieved before the
powder is added and the maximum product volume is not exceeded with the finished batch. In extreme
cases, the batch tank can hold almost 400 liters, e.g. if the product tends to foam or absorb air.

In case of deviations from the above-stated

volumes or further questions about the trial,
please contact:

Mr. Dominik Kastl

Ψ-Mix® Product Manager
Phone: +49 9287/797-218
Email: [email protected]

or

Mr. Dietmar Menzel

Laboratory Manager
Phone: +49 9287/797-224
Email: [email protected]

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Ψ-Mix® Inline Disperser
Trial Guide
Capacity Documentation

∙ If complete cleaning is not required between test batches, approx. The test is documented with

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three to four tests can be run per day. the aid of test protocols, which
When cleaning between tests, for example if changing colors or to are tailored to the machine
prevent product cross-contamination, a maximum of approx. two tests technology.

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can be run per day. The protocol includes the formu-
For tests that require very slow dosing of powder and thereby longer lation, the key parameters during

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processing times, a maximum of approx. two tests can be run per day. production and additional
For products that are extremely difficult to clean, it is possible that only comments if necessary.

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one test can be run per day. However, this is seldom the case. The customer receives the test
Basically: anything that requires extra time reduces the number of protocol as a PDF file.
possible tests per day. In particular, tasks that require extra time
include:
complete cleaning
weighing and filling several components

Micro Ψ-Mix® Ψ-Mix®

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Technical Data

Technical Data Micro Ψ-Mix® Ψ-Mix® Mega Ψ-Mix®

Production capacity at solid content of

0.5 10 50
50% approx. [t/h]
Solids flow (volumetric) max. [m³/h] 0.3 5 35
Suspension flow [m³/h] 1-2 10 - 25 120 - 200
Drive power [kW] 5.5 45 - 75 110 - 200
Speed range [min-1] 1,000 - 3,000 500 - 1,800 250 - 1,000
Discharge pressure (max.) [bar] 2.0 (4) 3.5 (6) 3.5 (6)
Viscosity limit (approx. 210,000 mPas) pumpable
Control PLC
Total weight approx. [kg] 250 2,700 12,000
Recommended batch size [l] 5 - 700 500 - 15,000 5,000 - 100,000

Mega Ψ-Mix®

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