Aim\ To find out the factors which affect the circulating flux in an agitated tank with draft tube
and optimize the type of impeller. Methods\ The effects of impeller types
the Renolds number of impeller
diameter of draft tube
clearance between draft tube and the bottom of tank
liquid height
the tube numbers and the circulation area on the circulation flux were systematically investigated by thermo tracing system in a flat bottomed cylindrical vessel of 0.5 m and 0.8 m in diameter
equipped with a draft tube and modeling heat exchange tubes. Results and Conclusion\ A new type impeller which can improve the circulation flux in agitating tank is exploited. The effects of the different structure parameters on the circulation number are shown.