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Though the main criteria for the selection of precipitator agitation system are suspension uniformity, engineering reliability and cost, recognition of how agitation affects the different crystallisation mechanisms should lead to improved selection and performance. These aspects of precipitator agitation are discussed. It is shown that both agglomeration and breakage of the hydrate particles are significantly affected by agitation. The extent of agglomeration decreases sharply with increased power input for agitation. High agitation rates also cause particle fracture. Attritive formation of small particles persists even at low agitation rates.
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Misra, C. (2016). Agitation Effects in Precipitation. In: Donaldson, D., Raahauge, B.E. (eds) Essential Readings in Light Metals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48176-0_75
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