The present invention relates to a method and an arrangement for dissolving starch. Specifically, the present invention relates to a method for dissolving starch by introducing mechanical force to at least partially gelatinized agueous starch.

A multi-module system for applying a refractory monolithic onto an object includes a power module and a placement module, separated and distinct from the power module. The power module includes a hydraulic pump and a prime mover drivably coupled to the hydraulic pump. The placement module includes a mixer for receiving a dry refractory material and a liquid, the mixer operative to mix the dry refractory material and liquid to produce a wet monolithic, and a pump coupled to the mixer and configured to move the wet monolithic out of the mixer. A hydraulic conduit is couplable between the hydraulic pump and at least one of the mixer or the pump, whereby the at least one of the mixer or the pump is driven by hydraulic power produced by the hydraulic pump.

A powder mixing system (12) includes a conduit (40) having a first end and an opposing second end, the conduit bounding a passage; a fluid pump (80) fluid coupled with the conduit, the fluid pump being configured to pump a liquid through the passage of the conduit; and a tubular transfer member (190) in fluid communication with the conduit, the transfer member being configured to couple with a powder bag housing a powder. The mixing system further including: (1) an eductor coupled to the transfer member and disposed in-line with the conduit so that the liquid pumped through the conduit also passes through the eductor; and/or (2) an auger assembly comprising an auger blade, at least a portion of the auger assembly being rotatably disposed within the transfer member.

A powder mixing system (12) includes a conduit (40) having a first end and an opposing second end, the conduit bounding a passage; a fluid pump (80) fluid coupled with the conduit, the fluid pump being configured to pump a liquid through the passage of the conduit; and a tubular transfer member (190) in fluid communication with the conduit, the transfer member being configured to couple with a powder bag housing a powder. The mixing system further including: (1) an eductor coupled to the transfer member and disposed in-line with the conduit so that the liquid pumped through the conduit also passes through the eductor; and/or (2) an auger assembly comprising an auger blade, at least a portion of the auger assembly being rotatably disposed within the transfer member.

A dispersion device includes a stirring and mixing unit that mixes a powder with a liquid, a powder feed unit that feeds the powder to the stirring and mixing unit, and a dry gas generation unit that supplies a dry gas to the powder feed unit. The powder feed unit is sealable.

Provided herein are apparatuses and systems for mixing liquids and suspensions that include vessels with structures that improve mixing while not contacting liquid delivery components. The apparatuses and systems can include a motor drive that allows speed and directional control of rotation of the vessel. The apparatuses and systems can include one or more magnets for separating magnetic beads in a suspension. Also provided are methods using said apparatuses and systems for mixing and separation processes.

Provided herein are apparatuses and systems for mixing liquids and suspensions that include vessels with structures that improve mixing while not contacting liquid delivery components. The apparatuses and systems can include a motor drive that allows speed and directional control of rotation of the vessel. The apparatuses and systems can include one or more magnets for separating magnetic beads in a suspension. Also provided are methods using said apparatuses and systems for mixing and separation processes.

A material mixing and supplying system is provided. The material mixing and supplying system includes a feeding module, at least three mixing and supplying barrels, a supply module, and a control unit, wherein the three mixing and supplying barrels are capable of mixing and supplying the mixed material. The supplying time of the mixed material is greater than a sum of the feeding time and the mixing time. A total operation number of the at least three mixing and supplying barrels is determined by a set amount of mixed material to be supplied by the material mixing and supplying system, and a total time to finish supplying the set amount of mixed material is determined by the total operation number.

A apparatus for dispersing carbon nanotubes according to the present invention includes: a solution receiving part including a solution receiving body portion, a flow pipe portion formed by passing through an inside of the solution receiving body portion, and through which a CNT solution flows, and a spiral guide portion formed on an inner wall of the flow pipe portion and configured to guide the CNT solution to spirally flow; and an ultrasonic vibrator part mounted on an outer wall of the solution receiving body portion, and configured to provide ultrasonic waves to the CNT solution, wherein the spiral guide portion has a right spiral type and a left spiral type alternately formed on the inner wall of the flow pipe portion so that a rotation direction is changed twice or more.

A bottle includes a base, neck that defines an aperture, and a body. The bottle has at least one indent in the body that projects into an interior of the bottle and extends around at least part of a circumference of the body. This at least one indent is configured to agitate a substance contained in the bottle. For example, the bottle may contain a powder, such as protein powder, and the at least one indent helps mix the powder with a liquid. In an example, two indents are used in the bottle.