Continuous processing is ideal for applications where large volumes of uniform product need to be produced. It involves feeding raw materials at a carefully controlled rate into equipment that can range from a simple static mixer to more complex systems such as scraped surface heat exchangers (SSHEs), climbing or falling film evaporators, mills or dispersers.
Marine Fuel Blending
Also known as bunkering, this process involves the continuous blending of two different grades of fuel oil directly on the jetty where ships are loaded.
Modern systems typically use powered trailers equipped with flowmeters, modulating valves and static mixers. In one project, we renovated and trailer-mounted an older Fisher Blender that requires no external power. Instead, it operates using the differential pressure between the two incoming fuel supply lines to drive a tandem modulating valve.
A distinctive feature of our design was a bi-directional trailer with a drawbar at both ends. This eliminated the need to reverse the blender on the jetty, significantly reducing the risk of it being accidentally reversed off the edge into the sea.
