What is the main characteristic of the Sigma-blade mixer's blades?
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2%
a) They rotate at the same speed
98%
b) They counter-rotate with a speed ratio of about 2:1
1%
c) They move parallel to each other
0%
d) They rotate in the same direction
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What is the primary function of a Planetary Mixer?
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4%
a) To create a vortex in the mixing vessel
15%
b) To distribute particles uniformly throughout the entire mass
80%
c) To reduce dead zones and avoid vortex formation
2%
d) To crush, grind, and distort the ingredients
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What type of forces do Mulling Mixers provide?
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89%
a) Kneading, shearing, smearing, and blending
7%
b) Crushing, grinding, and distorting
4%
c) Mixing, blending, and dispersing
0%
d) Coating, transferring, and lumping
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What is the main disadvantage of Mulling Mixers?
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13%
a) They are inefficient in deaggregating solids
73%
b) They are inefficient in distributing particles uniformly throughout the entire mass
6%
c) They create vortexes in the mixing vessel
8%
d) They require a high power input for mixing
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In Roller Mills, what is the function of the rollers?
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1%
a) To generate a vortex in the mixing vessel
48%
b) To crush and shear the material
29%
c) To deaggregate solids and distribute particles uniformly
22%
d) To coat solid particles with liquid
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Which type of mixer is preferred when a small volume of liquid is to be mixed with a large
quantity of solids?
quantity of solids?
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27%
a) Sigma-blade mixer
11%
b) Planetary mixer
18%
c) Mulling mixer
44%
d) Roller mill
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In solid-liquid mixing, what is the main purpose of adding the liquid slowly?
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10%
a) To facilitate even distribution of particles
86%
b) To reduce the tendency of the particles to form a lump
2%
c) To create a vortex in the mixing vessel
2%
d) To increase the viscosity of the mixture
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What type of equipment is used when solid particles tend to stick together due to the surface
tension of the coating liquid?
tension of the coating liquid?
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56%
a) Equipment for pastes
16%
b) Equipment for fluids mixing
21%
c) Equipment for solids mixing
7%
d) Equipment for liquid-liquid mixing
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What type of equipment is used when solid particles remain essentially free-flowing after
mixing with a liquid?
mixing with a liquid?
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2%
a) Equipment for pastes
24%
b) Equipment for fluids mixing
68%
c) Equipment for solids mixing
6%
d) Equipment for liquid-liquid mixing
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What is the main advantage of using a three-roller mill?
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3%
a) It provides a vortex in the mixing vessel
33%
b) It is more efficient in distributing particles uniformly
4%
c) It is suitable for high viscosity fluids
60%
d) It allows for better crushing and shearing of the material
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What is the primary factor in selecting appropriate mixing equipment?
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36%
a) Economic considerations
10%
b) Time required for mixing
37%
c) Viscosity of the liquids
17%
d) Maintenance of the equipment
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Which type of mixing device is suitable for low viscosity systems?
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84%
a) Air jets, fluid jets, and high-speed propellers
6%
b) Flat blade turbine mixers
6%
c) Paddle mixers
4%
d) Sigma-blade mixers
What is the practical upper limit of viscosity for the application of devices used in low
viscosity systems?
viscosity systems?
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78%
a) 10 poises
3%
b) 100 poises
9%
c) 1,000 poises
10%
d) 10,000 poises
In intermediate viscosity systems, what type of impeller is suitable for mixing fluids that are
difficult to generate turbulence within their bulk?
difficult to generate turbulence within their bulk?
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16%
a) High-speed propellers
62%
b) Turbine with flat blade design
16%
c) Paddle mixers
7%
d) Sigma-blade mixers
In high viscosity systems, what type of mixer efficiently mixes viscous ointments?
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13%
a) Air jets, fluid jets, and high-speed propellers
25%
b) Flat blade turbine mixers
51%
c) Paddle mixers
12%
d) Sigma-blade mixers
What is the main mixing action employed for thicker pastes and plastic masses?
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57%
a) Kneading, stretching, and folding
23%
b) High degree of turbulence and circulation
14%
c) Laminar mixing and molecular diffusion
6%
d) Generation of intense shearing forces
What type of mixer is commonly used for high viscosity systems with thick pastes and plastic
masses?
masses?
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8%
a) Air jets, fluid jets, and high-speed propellers
16%
b) Flat blade turbine mixers
34%
c) Paddle mixers
42%
d) Sigma-blade mixers and muller mixers
Which type of flow properties do low solid-disperse phase concentrations in intermediate
viscosity systems exhibit?
viscosity systems exhibit?
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27%
a) Non-Newtonian
22%
b) Newtonian
33%
c) Turbulent
18%
d) Laminar
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In intermediate viscosity systems, what is the desired mixing method when the dispersed
components oppose settling?
components oppose settling?
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30%
a) Increase the impeller size and decrease its speed
30%
b) Generate high degree of turbulence
27%
c) Rely on laminar mixing and molecular diffusion
12%
d) Use high-speed propellers
10- dIn high viscosity systems, what is the main function of paddle mixers?
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10%
a) Generate turbulence within the bulk of the fluid
10%
b) Induce laminar mixing and molecular diffusion
76%
c) Produce shearing action between 2 surfaces in close proximity and moving at different velocities
3%
d) Create intense shearing forces