What type of agitator is used in a tank?

What type of agitator is used in a tank? The commonly used agitator types on the tank mainly include turbine type, propeller type, and paddle type. You should determine the specific selection according to the characteristics of the drilling fluid and the stirring requirements.

1. Turbine agitator

This agitator excels with low to medium-viscosity fluids. It finely disperses fluid micro-groups through blade shearing. Consequently, it’s commonly used to treat drilling fluids with low viscosity.

2. Propeller agitator

This agitator features a simple structure and a large circulation volume, though its shearing effect is weak. It’s ideal for low-viscosity fluids, effectively promoting drilling fluid circulation in the tank and preventing particle deposition.

‌3. Paddle mixer

The blades are mostly straight or folded. They are mainly used for high-viscosity fluids. They can achieve up and down stirring and reduce power consumption. It is suitable for viscous drilling fluids or complex working conditions containing solid particles. ‌

Selection Suggestion: If you require high shear force to treat viscous mud, prefer the paddle type; if circulation is your main method and the viscosity is low, the propeller type is more suitable; the turbine type suits mixing conventional viscosity drilling fluids.