Drilling mud agitators are used extensively for drilling-fluid surface tanks. Regardless of manufacturer, Mud agitators have similar components namely: a drive motor, a geared reducer (also called a gearbox), a gearbox output shaft, and impeller(s).
The objective of a properly designed mechanical agitation system is the uniform suspension of all solids, appropriate application of shear, homogeneous fluid properties throughout the system, and economical application of applied power.
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