Mud agitator
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A mud agitator is used in surface mud systems to suspend solids and maintain homogeneous mixture throughout the system. A mechanical agitator is driven by an explosion-proof motor, coupled to a gear box that drives the impeller shaft. The impellers (turbines) transform mechanical power into fluid circulation or agitation. The objective is to obtain a uniform suspension of all solids.[1]
- Horizontally mounted agitator
- Vertically mounted agitator[2]
Types of agitating shaft seal
- Mechanical seal
- Packing seal[3]
