Ultra Low Headloss Static Mixer Model 3050
Choice of 3 vane configurations allows for precise mixing with minimal headloss
Westfall’s Ultra Low Headloss Pipeline Mixer 3050 series provide full pipe mixing that generates 2 to 4 times less headloss than other static mixers. Fatigue Life Analysis studies show these motionless mixers will last more than 40 years.
Four tapered and curved vanes with precisely designed geometry are welded to the pipe interior and invert flow to rapidly mix liquids or gases. The leading or upstream edge of each vane is angled 45 degrees to resist fouling. The addition of a second or third stage of vanes aligned downstream of the first row creates additional vortices that overlap in a braiding effect.
According to CFD analyses conducted by Alden Laboratories, the vane stages provide a mixing CoV of .057 with one stage, .026 with two stages, and CoV of .014 when all three are installed.
Headloss K-Values are 0.58 for one stage, 1.13 for a 2-stage version and 1.64 for the 3-stage mixer.
Model 3050 Animation
Alden Labs CFD Simulation Video
Advantages of Westfall’s Patented 3050 Mixers
- Excellent mixing for applications requiring minimal headloss
- Full mixing within 10 pipe diameters
- Highly resistant to fouling
- Can be fabricated from FRP, Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, with or without coatings
- Smaller diameter mixers (3/8′′ to 5′′ or 0.95cm-12.7cm) can now be 3D printed using a variety of materials
- Available in pipe diameters from 1/2” to 120”
- Low cost, easy installation
- Long service life and low maintenance requirements
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) used to predict mixer’s longevity
Major gas pipeline in Germany: on-site assembly for cost savings
Common Applications
• Municipal/Industrial Water Treatment
• Potable Water/Waste Water
• Desalination
• Chemical Blending
• Flocculant Blending
• Gas Well Pipelines
• Oil Shale Fracturing
• Chlorination/De-Chlorination
• pH Control
• Anaerobic Digestion
• Food Thickeners
