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PROCESS MIXING
PRODUCTS TECHNOLOGY
Petroleum, Refinery, Transportation,
and Storage Terminals
Crude Oil Blending with
PERFORMANCE
SABSE Tank Mixers.

Asphalt/Bitumen Heat
Transfer with BSE Tank Mixer.

Crude Oil Blending with

SABSE Tank Mixers.

Biodiesel Blending with

FABSE Tank Mixer.

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Fuel Oil Blending with

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FABSE Tank Mixer.

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Call Your Mixing Expert Effective Mixing

Why you should talk to MSL about your tank Fluid Motion
Fluid Motion is key to the successful BS&W Prevention, Blending, Homogenization, Temperature
mixing needs because... Uniformity and Crude Oil optimization - enhancement -upgrading in storage tank applications.
API 653 Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction - January 1991 The key to fluid motion is the correct propeller. Mixing Solutions Limited’s Lancer Props utilize
the latest in technology fluid dynamic advancements to produce its high efficiency propeller.
Because “Leaks in the tank bottoms are not acceptable.” (API 653 4.4.1)
This technology and superior design produces a jet stream unmatched in it’s application.
• Proven predictable flow patterns
• Extensive use of computational fluid dynamic analysis guarantees performance 1. BS&W Prevention
• Enhanced Tank Farm operations Provide a focused flow across the tank floor
such that the complete floor is “swept” and
sedimentation and water is homogenized in
EEMUA Pub. 159:1994 User’s Guide to the Inspection, Maintenance and Repair
the crude oil. By effectively sweeping the floor
Aboveground Vertical Cylindrical Steel Storage Tanks it will allow for better “water draw” of free water
Corrosion is a prime cause of deterioration of steel storage tank and accessories. Locating and prior to mixing.
evaluating the extent of corrosion is therefore a major reason for inspection.
(EMMUA Pub. 159 4.1)
2. Blending
Mix two or more components to obtain a
• Prevent corrosive products from settling out by effective mixing (taken from “Lessons homogeneous blend in a specific amount of
to be Learned” Kallo Tank Failure) time to defined requirements demands
complete bottom-to-top-to-bottom turnover.
Asphalt/Bituman
Crude Oil Blending Heat Transfer How Does It Work?
3. Homogeneity Standard Mixer Propellers generate
Maintain homogeneity of refinery finished, wide flow patterns (high shear/slip
Over 60 Years intermediate products, or chemical plant feed
“zonal Agitation”) that lack penetration
EXPERIENCE stocks to ensure uniform specification. This
power(thrust). The standard propellers
demands completed movement throughout
RISK the tank with bottom-to-top-to-bottom turnover, also lack performance energy for solids
AVOIDANCE as well as circulation around the tank. This suspension. “Zonal Mixing” is the only
Reduce Risk result these types of propellers can
Of Poor ensures that the media at the bottom, middle,
Performance and top is uniform. hope to achieve.
Laboratory Computer
Testing Modeling
LAB CFD Mixing Solutions Limited’s Lancer
4. Temperature Uniformity Advanced Pitch Prop produces
Aid heat transfer while heating or cooling or to
THREE POINT SUCCESS TRIANGLE exceptional penetrating power
Absolutely With Mixing Solutions Limited
maintain temperature uniformity complete fluid
motion where bottom-to-top-to-bottom turnover (focused flow) able to easily reach the
would normally be required. Positioning of the far vessel wall while minimizing the
mixers relative to the heating elements is also widening of the flow pattern (shear).
important to obtain the desired process results. This optimized focus charactersitic will
achieve efficient and effective mixing
through adequate power requirements,
5. Crude Oil/Optimization correct propeller selection, and mixers
Enhancement/Upgrading positioned as recommended.
This could be enhancement/optimization/
upgrading of different crude oils to achieve
a certain specification of Sulphur Content, Superior line of mixers designed
Product Blending Density, or Viscosity to satisfy a certain specifically for tank storage.
for Fuel Quality refining recipe.

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An Unparalleled and Unequalled Mixing Technology The Mixing Solutions Limited’s Edge

Lancer™ Advanced Pitch Prop Cutlass™ Side-Entry Mixers

Benefits over the Competition The key to safe, clean and reliable tank farm mixing operations.

BSE Swivel-Angle Mixers

Jensen Plenty Mixing Solutions
Limited
for crude oil tanks
Design, Reliability & Maintenance:

• Electric Motor driven ATEX approved.

• Tooth Belt transmission, Gates GT3 and Goodyear Eagle PD.
• Sleeve mounted bearings facilitate quicker tank shut-off engagement.
• Bearings Deep Groove Ball “grease sealed for life” ISO/B10 rated
at 60,000 hours.
• Tank shut-off with Safety Valve for “proofing” positive locking of tapers.
• Mechanical Seal includes component, cartridge single/double & tandem.
• The propeller is designed to create “focused flow” allowing effective
penetration across the tank.
• The Swivel-Angle assembly (+/-30 degree sweeping) with Ball Seal
designed for zero leaks.
• Mixer-to-tank mountings includes all API 650, DIN Standards
and “custom options.”
• Capable of being fitted with standard “manual adjustments”
or “automatic actuation.”

GSE Swivel-Angle Mixers

29” Ø propeller 30” Ø propeller 26” Ø propeller for crude oil tanks
40hp 40hp 25hp Design, Reliability & Maintenance:
425 rpm 425 rpm 425 rpm • Electric motor driven ATEX approved
• Gear Reducer does not have to be removed to service
the mechanical seal.
Comparison Flow Chart using blade cross sections @ 75% radius and CFD • Bearings designed for ISO/B10 rated at 100,000 hours.
• Tank shut-off with Safety Valve for “proofing” positive
Featured Benefits: locking of tapers.
• Mechanical Seal includes component, cartridge
• Unequaled Flow, greater than even the Lancer™ Prop (same Ø propeller)
single/double & tandem.
• Enhanced Entrainment produces greater mass flow • The propeller is designed to create “focused flow” allowing
• Higher Velocities means smaller propellers effective penetration across the tank.
• Lower Power Consumption reducing Plant operating costs (same speed) • The Swivel-Angle assembly (+/-30 degree sweeping)
with Ball Seal designed for zero leaks.
• Maximum Return on Investment (ROI) of any propeller available • Mixer-to-tank mountings includes all API 650, DIN
Standards and “custom options.”
Using patented propeller technology called “circular rake” (CR) which has been proven • Capable of being fitted with standard “manual adjustments”
via CFD comparisons, particle image velocimetry (PIV) measurements of scale models. or “automatic actuation.”

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Mechanical Seal and Tank Shut-off

Cutlass™ Side-Entry Mixers With today’s regulations and end user demandsof “no oil on the
The key to safe, clean and reliable tank farm mixing operations. ground” the mechanical seal and tank shut-off mechanical seal
and tank shut-off mechanism must be of the highest quality.
BSE Fixed-Angle Mixers Designed into every BSE & GSE tank mixer is a taper-to-taper
stainless steel tank shut-off. Every mechanism has a proving
for product tanks safety valve for 100% proof that the tank contents are sealed
Design, Reliability & Maintenance:
from the atmosphere and provide 100% security to the mechanics.
Includes recently upgrated features:
• Bearings and mechanical seals to be charged
• Electric Motor driven ATEX approved.
out with 100% confidence
• Tooth Belt transmission, Gates GT3 and Goodyear Eagle PD.
• Sleeve mounted bearings facilitate quicker tank • Zero leak due to corrosion resistant taper faces
shut-off engagement.
• Bearings Deep Groove Ball “grease sealed for life” Sleeve Mounted Bearing Assemblies
ISO/B10 rated at 60,000 hours.
Sleeve Mounted Bearing Assemblies facilitate quicker tank
• Tank shut-off with Safety Valve for “proofing” positive
locking of tapers. shut-off engagement as described in PIP RESM 002 4.1.3.
• Mechanical Seal includes component, cartridge Using all deep ground ball bearings rated at BIO/ISO 60,000
single/double & tandem. hours minimum, bearings are grease sealed series 6000
• The propeller is designed to create “focused flow”
allowing effective penetration across the tank.
• Mixer-to-tank mountings includes all API 650, DIN Standards
Transmission-BSE
and “custom options.” Two drive belt options are offered
• Goodyear Eagle Pd
• Gates GT3- Anti-static ATEX approved
Both types of belt are widely accepted and used
GSE Fixed-Angle Mixers in the oil industry. Enclosed in a spark proof, weatherproof
for product tanks guard that is ATEX and OSHA approved.
Design, Reliability & Maintenance:
• Electric motor driven ATEX approved
• Gear Reducer does not have to be removed to service
Transmission-GSE
the mechanical seal. Gearbox designed to AGMA standards and with bearings
• Bearings designed for ISO/B10 rated at 100,000 hours. exceeding BIO/ISO 100,000 hour life. The key feature here is
• Tank shut-off with Safety Valve for “proofing” positive the drive sleeve removal such that the mechanical seal can be
locking of tapers. removed through the arrubus between shaft and gearbox.
• Mechanical Seal includes component, cartridge
single/double & tandem.
• Gearbox does not have to be removed for mechanical
• The propeller is designed to create “focused flow”
seal repair. No cranes, no lifting, speedy repairs.
allowing effective penetration across the tank.
• Mixer-to-tank mountings includes all API 650, DIN Swivel Assembly
Standards and “custom options.”
The swivel assembly facilitates teh propeller to be moved +/- 30
degrees thus allowing the complete tank floor to be swept by the
focus flow generated by the propeller. The design of the swivel
assembly is such that the swivel pins are an interference fit in
the mounting cover and bushes are included in the swivel
component. The assembly comes with a zero leak swivel ball
seal and can be fitted with secondary containment boot.

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