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The Norchem Powdercat combines high-impact mixing with high-velocity hydraulic processing to deliver the very highest quality of aqueous dispersions. Whether you use granular, flake, bead, super-fine dry polymer powder, or optional liquid polymer, the Powdercat`s multi-stage processing module provides maximum particle separation and wetting to produce the highest quality polymer solution in the shortest possible time. The Powdercat`s true three dimensional system of wetting dry polymer particles means consistent solution quality, greater operating efficiencies, higher process performance, and significantly lower costs.
- Prepares 10 to 4000 lbs/day of dry polymer or 12,000 lbs/day of dry additive product
- Wets, disperses and delivers precise concentrations of 0.1 to 5.0%, weight-on-weight or higher
- Processes all dry powders from 40-400 mesh at wetting rates from 0.1 to 30 lbs/minute
- Mix tank fill rates from 30 to 300 gallons/minute
- Delivers 3 to 20 times more dry polymer than comparable systems
- Eliminates difficult dispersion problems through high-energy particle separation and wetting
- Induced air scrubbing controls and suppresses dust
- Compatible with all commercially available dry polymer products
- Eliminates wetting interface buildup
- Eliminates the need for air blowers, dry air purge systems, special transport devices, dust collection systems, and other suppression handling equipment
- Easily scaleable for expanding demands
The versatile Powdercat System allows the operator the choice of feeding either liquid or dry powder with the touch of a button. The patented NORCHEM polymer processing hydraulic circuit rapidly mixes and/or activates a broad spectrum of liquid emulsions, dispersions, and Mannich solution polymers in concentration ranges from 0.1% to 5.0%.
Norchem will provide specifications on custom storage and handling designs such as silos and pneumatic transfer installations as designated by the plant requirements. Contact our engineering department for more assistance.
The Powdercat features a modular design which includes the Powdercat (Powder) Processing Module, control panel, volumetric feeder, and hermetically sealed bladed rotor assembly. All are maintenance free and built for easy access and serviceability.
- A continuous stream of water forms an annular wetting zone around the dry/liquid interface.
- A powerful "burst" rapidly accelerates dry particles, at maximum separation, through the annular wetting zone interface.
- Each particle is instantaneously surrounded and penetrated by water, upon impact, resulting in the most complete dispersion achievable.
- High-impact dispersion creates an induced air flow that eliminates the need for blowers, pumps, transport devices, and additional dust suppression or collection systems.
- The induced air flow scrubber traps polymer dust particles in the Powdercat Processing Module, achieving 100% capture and wetting of even the finest dry powder products.
- The Processing Module motor is an all-stainless, hermetically sealed design, ensuring reliable, maintenance-free service, and unparalleled longevity.
Dry polymer daily capacities are based on polymer hydration time of 50 minutes. This process model achieves 24 complete cycles within a 24 hour day. Lengthening mix times will decrease daily dry polymer capacities. Factors affecting polymer solubility (mix time) are dry polymer characteristics (molecular weight/charge density), dilution water quality/temperature, and polymer particle morphology/rheology.
All Powdercat dry systems are available with a variety of bulk handling options. Single bag loading hoppers, supersack frame and hoist, 1.0-5.0 cubic ft. extension hoppers and the low-profile supersack power lift are among the more popular choices.