Efficient solvent extraction with flexible design
MEAB's MSU SQ mixer-settler units offer a scalable and reliable solution for solvent extraction in both pilot production and industrial operations. With robust design, customisable materials and flexible modularity, they enable accurate testing, process control and stable production in varying environments and flow requirements.
MSU SQ mixer-settler
Compact mixer-settlers for demanding extraction processes
The MSU SQ series from MEAB is an industrial equipment developed for solvent extraction in different scales - from laboratory and pilot use to full-scale production. Each unit has a square tank design with independent hydrodynamics, allowing flexible staging. It is driven by an AC motor with frequency control for optimal stirring speed control.
The design is modular, giving the user the possibility to build customised test facilities for efficient development and verification of extraction processes. With a variety of construction materials - such as stainless steel, GRP, PVC, PP or PVDF - the equipment can be customised to specific chemical and environmental requirements. Flow capacities range from 100 litres per hour and upwards, with standard sizes available as well as customised variants if required.
MSU SQ mixer-settler
Technical information - MSU SQ mixer-settler
- Type: Mixer-settler with square module design (SQ)
- Design: Separate mixing and sedimentation chambers in compact, stackable unit
- Function: Liquid-liquid extraction by mechanical agitation followed by gravimetric separation
- Material: Usually constructed in stainless steel, PVDF or other chemical-resistant materials
- Capacity: Modular capacity adapted to process flow (typically from 0.1 to several m³/h)
- Stirring: Created by motorised impeller; adjustable speed for optimised mixing
- Separation: Clear phase and extracts are separated gravimetrically in the still zone
- Installation: Flexible design allows for both horizontal and vertical installation depending on plant space
Advantages of the programme
- Flexibility: Independent hydrodynamics per unit allows any number of extraction steps
- Adaptability: Multiple material choices available for chemical resistance and process requirements
- Effectiveness: Stable phase interface and even mixing via variable agitation
- Scalability: From small-scale pilot operation to full industrial production
- Precise control: Adjustable flow and phase separation settings
MSU SQ mixer-settler
Technical overview - MSU SQ mixer-settlers
MSU-15
- Flow rate: 200 l/h
- Stirrer volume: 6 litres
- Settler volume: 15 litres
- Construction: GRP / PVDF
MSU-100
- Flow rate: 825 l/h
- Stirrer volume: 27 litres
- Settler volume: 100 litres
- Construction: GRP / PVDF
MSU-500
- Flow rate: 2500 l/h
- Stirrer volume: 125 litres
- Settler volume: 500 litres
- Construction: GRP / PVDF
MSU-2K
- Flow rate: 6400 l/h
- Agitator volume: 500 litres
- Settler volume: 2000 litres
- Construction: GRP / PVDF
MSU-4.5K
- Flow rate: 12000 l/h
- Agitator volume: 1000 litres
- Settler volume: 4500 litres
- Construction: GRP / PVDF
