Summary for turco agitation Discussion
Turco agitation is the main concern in this thread: Spencer G. says his facility uses Turco 4316-L at 270 °F in an insulated stainless steel tank, but the current teflon-lined recirculation pump can leave the solution at risk of solidifying inside the pump during power failures, which has already happened twice. He asks for a better way to agitate the solution, even if that means changing the tank. Geoff Smith suggests considering an air-operated pump so a compressed-air reservoir could keep the solution moving during an outage. The discussion is brief and offers one practical idea rather than a proven final fix, but the key takeaway is to use a method that maintains agitation when electrical power is lost.
February 1, 2013
Q. We currently use Turco 4316-L at our facility, and we need a better way to agitate the solution. It is currently pumped through a teflon-lined pump and then recirculated back into the tank. Whenever there is a power failure there is a risk of the Turco solidifying inside the pump (happened twice).
The Turco is maintained at 270 degrees F in an insulated stainless steel tank. I’m looking to find the best way to agitate Turco, so I’ll change the tank if I must.
Thanks…
Spencer G.
Engineer – St. Louis, Missouri, USA
A. Hi Spencer. Is there any chance of using an air-operated pump so that a compressed air reservoir will keep the solution agitated across a power failure?
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March , 2013
A. Good day Spencer.
How about using a pneumatic mechanical mixer, such as used in waste treatment as tank mixing/circulation,with an impeller sized to suit your needs.
These mixers usually require 7-15 degrees incline for maximum solution circulation.
Hope this helps.
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Eric Bogner
– Toronto, Ontario, Canada
A. Hi Spencer
As I recall 4316-L is supplied in liquid form. Therefore it should not solidify at room temperature. Could it be that someone is not making good the evaporation losses? I would suggest that you take a look at your control procedures. Check the data sheet or speak to Henkel.
PS Read and heed the data sheet warnings before adding water.
Geoff Smith
Hampshire, England
March 12, 2013