How do agitators function?

a. By creating a complex flow path
b. By rotating the combined products in a clockwise direction
c. By feeding dry products into the liquid
d. By stirring the contents of a vessel and creating turbulence


a. Incorrect. An inline mixer (or static mixer) operates by creating a complex flow path that results in an intermingled contact between the streams.
b. Incorrect. A dynamic mixer is a piece of equipment that rotates to combine products.
c. Incorrect. An agglomerator is a mixer that feeds dry and liquid products together to produce an agglomerated (clustered) product like powdered laundry detergent.
d. Correct. Agitators function by stirring the contents of a vessel and creating turbulence.

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