CARTRIDGE MIXING BLADE DESIGN

Objective

Design an alternative mixing method (as opposed to bead mixing) to re-suspend solution Stay within geometric limits of existing vial

Results

Velocity distribution inside vial Comparison of different blade designs A final blade design to be tested

Benefits

Provide an understanding of flow circulation inside vial that is source of mixing Analyze and compare many blade designs that are costly to test Characterize design parameter limitations - vial diameter - vial shoulder/neck design