Purpose of Baffle Plates in an Agitator?

[ahsanb]

Hi guys, I have only worked with Mixing Solution's Agitators and I observed that each of them have baffle plates attached to bottom half of the agitator. Can any one explain to me what are the baffle plates being used for.

 

[katmar]

Baffle plates are normally fixed to the tank, not to the agitator. The purpose of this type of baffle is to eliminate swirl. Do you have a picture of what your baffle plates look like?

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[ahsanb]

Thank you for your answer and yes katmar, baffles are indeed attached to the vessel. No I am afraid I dont have its picture with me.

 

[ash9144]

Baffles redirect the liquid radially rather than allowing it to swirl around the circumference, it improves mixing. You can see this yourself if you take a glass half full of water and swirl it around. Set the glass down and liquid keeps swirling. Drop a knife down the side of the glass and watch the fluid get redirected and mixed into the bulk of the liquid.

 

[msquared48]

Now I know why my drinks are too strong!

Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask

 

[Ron]

Mike...how can a drink be too strong?!

 

[msquared48]

Good point Ron!

Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask