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Thanks to @bimr and @cloa for the replies. I did finally run across this reference: "Dissolution Rates of NaCl and KCL in Aqueous Solutions", B. Simon, Journal of Crystal Growth, 52 (1981), 789-794 Additionally, Morton (salt) has some rules of thumb for designing brining tanks. Interesting...

@bimr, The article from DOT Ohio is just the sort of thing I am looking for. That particular article did turn up in my previous search. Note that is does not deal with changing temperature or any of the intermediate concentrations before saturation. It does make clear that the method of...

@bimr, Thanks for your suggestions. I think I do understand how a brinemaker works, at least in a gross way. It is the specific details that I am after in this thread. You see, your suggestion assumes that the water taken off the bottom is saturated. That "available flowrate" is what I am...

@cloa, Thanks for this. The ScienceDirect paper may have useful info. Somehow I did not find that in my previous search. I checked the Salt Institute but didn't find anything as technical as I require. I appreciate the suggestion.

@cloa You are correct to mention this. It's hard to put all of the details into the original request. You can assume that I will be using finely granular salt and that we will be stiring the tank. I imagine using an eductor to introduce the salt into the water stream rather than dumping it...

@bimr Thanks, but that does not address my issue. I need Rate of Dissolution data. You see, I am making the briner. It's TIME that is important. I need accurate, known concentrations that are consistant throughout the year so I don't have to reprogram the process controls all of the time...

Thanks for taking a minute to try to help. I am aware that the solubility of salt (NaCl) in water is 26% to 28% depending upon temperature. But what I would like to know is how FAST the salt will dissolve (at a given temperature). I will need to do the same thing for anhydrous sodium...