Mixer Vessel - GE Xcellerex XDM Series Operating Instructions Manual

3 System description
3.4 Mixer vessel components

3.4.1 Mixer vessel

3.4.1 Mixer vessel
Description of mixer vessel
The mixer vessel is a stainless steel rectangular container. The mixer is designed for high
speed liquid-solid or liquid-liquid dissolution. For minimum working volumes, see Sec-
tion 10.3 Xcellerex XDM and XDUO mixers minimum working volumes, on page 280.
A disposable bag is installed in the vessel and the mixing process is done inside the bag.
A detachable lid is set on top of the mixer vessel to protect the disposable bag and
minimize spillage. The lid consists of two separate parts, both with handles. The lid has
openings for liquid addition tubing, and for connecting a hopper or a powder bag. See
Illustration of mixer lid, on page 65.
A probe window is used to insert probes into the disposable bag for monitoring the
contents. A combined probe support and test tube rack is attached to the probe window.
The mixer vessel bottom has two openings: a drain opening in the corner of the vessel,
and the agitator drive head in the center of the vessel.
500 L and 1000 L mixer vessels have a round opening on the vessel wall, near the bottom.
The opening is covered with a detachable door. Through this opening, the user can access
and adjust the disposable bag during bag installation and removal.
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