Design of Stirrer Impeller with Variable Operational Speed for a Food Waste Homogenizer

A conceptualized impeller called KIA is designed for impact agitation of food waste in a homogenizer. A comparative analysis of the performance of KIA is made with three conventional impeller types, Rushton, Anchor, and Pitched Blade. Solid–liquid mixing of a moisture-rich food waste is simulated un...

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Main Authors: Idris A. Kayode, Emmanuel O. B. Ogedengbe, Marc A. Rosen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-05-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/8/5/489