How Pulsair Works
Pulsair's technology is a "pulsed air technology" process which is the sequential release of compressed air or gas at the bottom of a tank, vessel or basin for the purpose of creating circulation and mixing. Measured amounts of high pressure air or gas are injected "pulsed" under flat round discs called accumulator plates installed on the tank bottom.
This sudden release of air shocks the liquid, setting molecules in motion. As the air "squeezes out" between the plate and tank floor, it sweeps out the heavier liquids and solids. The air then accumulates above the plate into very large, single oval shaped bubble. The bubble rises to the surface, a vacuum is created that pulls the heavier bottom liquids and solids up with it. As the bubble rises it also pushes the liquid above it up and out towards the tank perimeter. The liquid moves toward the sides of the tank and travels down the tank wall to the bottom. With no moving parts and minimal maintenance, pulsed air technology significantly reduces the need for maintenance and the associated costs and downtime.
Pulsair Benefits for Petroleum Manufacturing:
1
Versatile
Works in any tank configuration. Well suited to tall narrow tanks and horizontal cylinders.Ideal for heavier liquids.
Same mixer and hardware can be used for a variety of liquids--just change the mixing parameters, pulse rate, injection time and injection pressure to increase or decrease mixing/agitation. No need to reconfigure the mixer.
Pulsair's portable systems are ideally suited for mixing mobile vessels like rail cars and tank trucks.
2
Efficient
No critical minimum liquid depth required before the mixer can operate. Mix while you fill the tank.Scours the bottom. Mixing process begins at the bottom of the tank as the air bubble emerges under the accumulator plate, forcing the liquids and sediment out and away from under the accumulator plate.
Mixes 100% of the tank's contents, unlike mechanical mixers and eductors. That leaves "dead" or unmixed areas on the tank floor, particularly in larger tanks.
3
Economical
Saves energy by allowing you to program an intermittent mixing cycle. With just a few pulses the kinetic energy from the rising bubbles involves the entire tank.Pulsair's programmable multiple tank control system means you don't need a motor gear box or impeller for every tank, another savings. Pulsair also permits mixing of viscous materials at lower temperatures than mechanical devices, which saves on the energy required to heat the product before mixing.
Reduces plant noise levels - no screaming pumps and motors.
