Question

The role of Baffles is to improve mixing and remove stratification during agitation.

(a) True

(b) False

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My query is from Power for Agitation topic in division Agitation and Mixing of Liquids of Food Processing Unit Operations

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) True

To elaborate: During the process of agitation the baffles, which are one of the mechanical agitation devices used, remove stratification in the radial direction and improve mixing performance. A typical agitator vessel setup consists of 4 baffles and 1 impeller.