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Which of the following agitator is required for mixing of highly viscous liquid and slurries?

(a) Turbine

(b) Vaned discs

(c) Paddle

(d) Anchor

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Right answer is (d) Anchor

The explanation is: Anchor is used for the mixing of highly viscous liquids and slurries. The anchor agitators are of many types like U-shaped, flat blade, etc. They are used for moderate to highly viscous liquids mixing.

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