The JetMix system uses simple components to create a complex flow pattern which effectively sweeps all areas of a circular tank. This reduces mechanical complexity and maintenance, while increasing mixing efficiency.
The basics of the JetMix system are a set of nozzles placed on the floor of the tank, connected to a pump (which is usually mounted externally). The nozzles are arranged to create velocity which causes the contents to both revolve and rotate in a toroidal (rolling doughnut) configuration. The pattern rotates around the axis of the tank. Secondly, flow around the surface of the toroid is drawn down the tank center, along the floor, up the walls and back to the center - creating a rolling helix pattern which sweeps the center and prevents solids from settling. The toroidal pattern is also effective in moving floating solids to the tank center, where they are pulled to the bottom and become homogeneous with the tank contents. The net result is a continuous helical flow pattern which eliminates tank dead spots.
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