BLADE MIXERS FOR DRY PRODUCTS
Objective
Quantify convective mixing Determine required mixing time for a homogeneous mixture	Understand effect of different charge patterns on mixing quality Select blade type for a given application
Results
Mixing index Percent homogeneity versus mixing time
Benefits
Minimize cost of testing with actual products Provide better understanding of process parameters for scale-up of non-linear mixing problems
Process/Design Parameters
Blade configuration Rotational speed	Ratio of container volume to product volume Charge pattern
Performance Evaluations
Mixing index versus time Stagnation and recirculating regions