Theory and Practice of Mixing: A Review

Abstract

An analytical review of achievements in the field of the design of industrial equipment for mixing liquids, suspensions, and gas–liquid dispersions is presented. Various methods of mixing are discussed: mechanical, pneumatic, jet, vibrational, and magnetic. Nonconventional mixing devices with reversible movement of mixer parts, as well as static, rotary, rotor-stator, vortex, and ultrasonic devices, are considered. Miniaturization of equipment and micromixers were also reviewed.