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Why is mixing considered a fundamental step in most process sequences?
Why is mixing considered a fundamental step in most process sequences?
- To create an ordered system of particles
- To decrease heat transfer
- To decrease the overall composition of the mixture
- To randomize dissimilar particles within a system (correct)
Which term is synonymous with mixing according to the text?
Which term is synonymous with mixing according to the text?
- Dissolution
- Diffusion
- Segregation
- Blending (correct)
What is the main purpose of mixing in the context of pharmaceutical products?
What is the main purpose of mixing in the context of pharmaceutical products?
- To secure uniformity of composition (correct)
- To increase segregation
- To reduce physical and chemical reactions
- To separate the components
In the mixing process, what happens to dissimilar particles within a system?
In the mixing process, what happens to dissimilar particles within a system?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for carrying out mixing in pharmaceutical manufacturing?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for carrying out mixing in pharmaceutical manufacturing?
What additional process does agitation during mixing supplement in the context of chemical reactions?
What additional process does agitation during mixing supplement in the context of chemical reactions?
What are the two primary components of a liquid mixing system?
What are the two primary components of a liquid mixing system?
Which component is used to direct the bulk movement of material in mixers?
Which component is used to direct the bulk movement of material in mixers?
Which type of mixing is usually more feasible for limited volumes of materials?
Which type of mixing is usually more feasible for limited volumes of materials?
How are impellers classified in terms of mixing liquids?
How are impellers classified in terms of mixing liquids?
Which flow pattern is perpendicular to the impeller shaft?
Which flow pattern is perpendicular to the impeller shaft?
What serves to direct the flow of material within the vessel besides supplying power?
What serves to direct the flow of material within the vessel besides supplying power?
What kind of mixing occurs when shear reduces the scale of segregation by thinning dissimilar layers?
What kind of mixing occurs when shear reduces the scale of segregation by thinning dissimilar layers?
How does diffusive mixing by diffusion reduce the intensity of segregation?
How does diffusive mixing by diffusion reduce the intensity of segregation?
What equipment is used for rapid overall mixing involving tumbling motion?
What equipment is used for rapid overall mixing involving tumbling motion?
Which geometric form is NOT mentioned as a type of tumbler blender commercially available?
Which geometric form is NOT mentioned as a type of tumbler blender commercially available?
In a tumbling mixer, what enhances the resulting tumbling motion?
In a tumbling mixer, what enhances the resulting tumbling motion?
What is the main effect of shear occurring between regions of different composition and parallel to their interface?
What is the main effect of shear occurring between regions of different composition and parallel to their interface?
Which type of blender is recommended for precision blending?
Which type of blender is recommended for precision blending?
What type of motion is not conductive to efficient mixing in cubical and polyhedron-shaped blenders?
What type of motion is not conductive to efficient mixing in cubical and polyhedron-shaped blenders?
What is a drawback associated with ribbon mixers?
What is a drawback associated with ribbon mixers?
What type of motion characterizes the mixing pattern in double cone blenders?
What type of motion characterizes the mixing pattern in double cone blenders?
Which mixer exhibits shearing action between moving blades and trough?
Which mixer exhibits shearing action between moving blades and trough?
What property of powders makes them difficult to mix due to agglomeration?
What property of powders makes them difficult to mix due to agglomeration?
What is considered as a practical upper limit for the viscosity of materials that can be mixed using turbines or flat blade devices?
What is considered as a practical upper limit for the viscosity of materials that can be mixed using turbines or flat blade devices?
Which of the following statements is true about mixing thick creams, ointments, and pastes?
Which of the following statements is true about mixing thick creams, ointments, and pastes?
What is a characteristic of turbines or flat blade mixing devices?
What is a characteristic of turbines or flat blade mixing devices?
In the mixing of two immiscible liquids, what is the primary mechanism involved?
In the mixing of two immiscible liquids, what is the primary mechanism involved?
What are the two primary forces involved in the mixing of two immiscible liquids?
What are the two primary forces involved in the mixing of two immiscible liquids?
How is the selection of mixing equipment determined for low-viscosity systems?
How is the selection of mixing equipment determined for low-viscosity systems?
What type of mixing involves systems where spontaneous, irreversible, and complete mixing would take place by diffusion?
What type of mixing involves systems where spontaneous, irreversible, and complete mixing would take place by diffusion?
Which type of mixing is more difficult to form and maintain, requiring a higher degree of mixing?
Which type of mixing is more difficult to form and maintain, requiring a higher degree of mixing?
What occurs in neutral mixing systems unless acted upon by an external energy input?
What occurs in neutral mixing systems unless acted upon by an external energy input?
Forces of shear during fluid mixing are generated by interactions between moving fluids and:
Forces of shear during fluid mixing are generated by interactions between moving fluids and:
What is the derivative of velocity with respect to distance measured normal to the direction of flow known as?
What is the derivative of velocity with respect to distance measured normal to the direction of flow known as?
What classification depends on the relationship between shear rates and applied stress for fluids?
What classification depends on the relationship between shear rates and applied stress for fluids?
What type of mixer is characterized by the development of a vortex at the center of the vessel?
What type of mixer is characterized by the development of a vortex at the center of the vessel?
Which fluid mixing device induces tangential flow but does not produce mixing except near the tank walls?
Which fluid mixing device induces tangential flow but does not produce mixing except near the tank walls?
What is the drawback associated with the formation of a vortex during mixing?
What is the drawback associated with the formation of a vortex during mixing?
Which device typically includes vanes, baffles, screws, grids, or combinations for efficient mixing?
Which device typically includes vanes, baffles, screws, grids, or combinations for efficient mixing?
At what viscosity range is the formation of a vortex during mixing considered undesirable?
At what viscosity range is the formation of a vortex during mixing considered undesirable?
Which type of flow pattern is characteristic of turbines with blades arranged perpendicular to the impeller shaft?
Which type of flow pattern is characteristic of turbines with blades arranged perpendicular to the impeller shaft?
What is the primary effect of a propeller in mixing liquids?
What is the primary effect of a propeller in mixing liquids?
How are turbines distinguished from propellers in terms of blade pitch?
How are turbines distinguished from propellers in terms of blade pitch?
Which impeller type induces radial flow by centrifugal action?
Which impeller type induces radial flow by centrifugal action?
What is a key characteristic of turbines' design that allows operation in highly viscous fluids?
What is a key characteristic of turbines' design that allows operation in highly viscous fluids?
In what type of fluid are propellers most efficient?
In what type of fluid are propellers most efficient?
What type of flow pattern is induced primarily by the setup of propellers?
What type of flow pattern is induced primarily by the setup of propellers?
What type of motion characterizes the mixing pattern in double cone blenders?
What type of motion characterizes the mixing pattern in double cone blenders?
Which blender type is NOT recommended for precision blending according to the text?
Which blender type is NOT recommended for precision blending according to the text?
What is the drawback associated with ribbon mixers mentioned in the text?
What is the drawback associated with ribbon mixers mentioned in the text?
Which type of mixing is NOT conducive to efficient mixing in cubical and polyhedron-shaped blenders?
Which type of mixing is NOT conducive to efficient mixing in cubical and polyhedron-shaped blenders?
What additional mixing action occurs in twin-shell blenders during each revolution?
What additional mixing action occurs in twin-shell blenders during each revolution?
What is a common drawback associated with sigma blade and planetary mixers mentioned in the text?
What is a common drawback associated with sigma blade and planetary mixers mentioned in the text?
What is the practical upper limit of viscosity for the application of turbines or flat blade mixing devices?
What is the practical upper limit of viscosity for the application of turbines or flat blade mixing devices?
What type of forces play a role in the mixing of two immiscible liquids?
What type of forces play a role in the mixing of two immiscible liquids?
How are high shear rates achieved in low-viscosity systems during mixing?
How are high shear rates achieved in low-viscosity systems during mixing?
What is the primary function of a turbine or flat blade design in mixing thick creams and ointments?
What is the primary function of a turbine or flat blade design in mixing thick creams and ointments?
In a polyphase system, what is the effect of the first force on the globules within the fluid?
In a polyphase system, what is the effect of the first force on the globules within the fluid?
Which factor influences the selection of equipment for generating intense shearing forces in liquid mixtures?
Which factor influences the selection of equipment for generating intense shearing forces in liquid mixtures?
Flashcards
Mixing (in processes)
Mixing (in processes)
Randomizing dissimilar particles in a system.
Blending
Blending
Another word for mixing.
Mixing (pharmaceuticals)
Mixing (pharmaceuticals)
Ensuring uniform composition in pharmaceutical products.
Randomization (in mixing)
Randomization (in mixing)
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Mixing (preventing segregation)
Mixing (preventing segregation)
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Mixing & Agitation (chemical reactions)
Mixing & Agitation (chemical reactions)
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Liquid Mixing System (components)
Liquid Mixing System (components)
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Mixers (material movement)
Mixers (material movement)
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Batch Mixing
Batch Mixing
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Impeller Classification
Impeller Classification
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Radial Flow
Radial Flow
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Impellers (flow direction)
Impellers (flow direction)
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Diffusive Mixing
Diffusive Mixing
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Diffusive mixing (segregation reduction)
Diffusive mixing (segregation reduction)
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Batch Tumblers/Blenders
Batch Tumblers/Blenders
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Tumbler Blender Shapes
Tumbler Blender Shapes
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Tumbling Mixer Enhancement
Tumbling Mixer Enhancement
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Shear (segregation reduction)
Shear (segregation reduction)
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Precision Blending Mixer
Precision Blending Mixer
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Unfavorable Mixing Motion
Unfavorable Mixing Motion
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Ribbon Mixer Drawback
Ribbon Mixer Drawback
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Double Cone Blender Mixing
Double Cone Blender Mixing
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Agitator Mixer Action
Agitator Mixer Action
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Powder Mixing Challenges
Powder Mixing Challenges
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Viscosity Limit (turbine/flat blade)
Viscosity Limit (turbine/flat blade)
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