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KEHENG Side Entry Mixers are engineered to provide reliable circulation, homogenization, and sediment prevention in large storage tanks. From standard petroleum products to abrasive slurries and high-viscosity media, our complete product portfolio covers a wide range of industrial mixing requirements.
Whether your priority is minimizing initial investment, reducing energy consumption, or lowering total lifecycle costs, KEHENG offers a side entry mixer series tailored to your operating conditions.
Applications
Crude Oil Storage Tanks
Fuel Oil Storage Tanks
Bitumen & Asphalt Storage
Chemical Storage Tanks
FGD Slurry Tanks
Petrochemical Tank Farms
Large storage tanks often experience circulation problems that cannot be solved by heating systems or natural convection alone.
Without effective mixing, operators frequently encounter:
✔ Bottom sludge accumulation
✔ Temperature stratification
✔ Wax or paraffin deposition
✔ Product segregation
✔ Pump suction blockage
✔ Increased tank cleaning frequency
✔ Reduced effective storage capacity
An optimized side entry mixing system maintains continuous circulation throughout the tank, improving product quality while reducing maintenance costs and downtime.
Unlike conventional vertical agitators, a side entry mixer generates powerful horizontal axial-flow circulation across the tank bottom.
The optimized flow pattern continuously sweeps settled particles, minimizes stagnant zones, and distributes heat evenly throughout the tank.
Key Mixing Functions
Bottom sweeping flow
Axial circulation
Product homogenization
Sediment suspension
Heat distribution
Tank cleaning assistance
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KEHENG offers three product series designed for different operating priorities.
Series |
Positioning |
Recommended Applications |
|---|---|---|
F / V / CV Series |
Cost-Effective Solution |
Oil, Bitumen, Clean Liquids |
C / P Series |
Standard Industrial Solution |
Continuous Industrial Mixing |
PT / CT Series |
Premium Energy-Saving Solution |
Crude Oil, Slurry, FGD, Abrasive Media |
Feature |
F / V / CV |
C / P |
PT / CT ⭐ |
|---|---|---|---|
Initial Investment |
Low |
Medium |
Medium-High |
Energy Efficiency |
Standard |
Good |
Excellent |
Maintenance Cost |
Higher |
Moderate |
Lowest |
Operating Noise |
Standard |
Standard |
Low Noise |
Seal Life |
Standard |
Improved |
Extended |
Tank Cleaning Capability |
No |
Optional |
Yes |
Abrasive Media |
No |
Limited |
Excellent |
Continuous Operation |
Suitable |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Designed for customers seeking reliable performance with minimum initial investment.
Typical Applications
Fuel Oil
Bitumen
Lubricating Oil
Non-abrasive High-Viscosity Liquids
Advantages
Simple mechanical structure
Low purchasing cost
Easy installation
Standard spare parts
Proven reliability
Recommended For
Short-term projects and intermittent operation where initial investment is the primary consideration.
A balanced solution combining performance, reliability, and maintenance convenience.
Typical Applications
Continuous refinery operation
Petrochemical storage
Industrial oil tanks
Advantages
Mature engineering design
Standardized components
Stable long-term operation
Cost-effective lifecycle performance
Recommended For
Most continuous industrial mixing applications.
Designed for severe industrial environments containing abrasive particles or requiring continuous operation.
Typical Applications
Crude Oil Storage Tanks
Chemical Slurry
FGD Absorber Tanks
Sediment Removal
Tank Cleaning Applications
✔ Hydrofoil impeller for high circulation efficiency
✔ Heavy-duty gearbox
✔ Long-life mechanical seal
✔ Low operating noise
✔ Wear-resistant construction
✔ Integrated tank cleaning capability
Although the initial investment is slightly higher, lower energy consumption, extended maintenance intervals, and longer equipment life significantly reduce total operating costs over the equipment lifecycle.
Does your medium contain solid particles?
YES → PT / CT Series
NO → Continue to Step 2
Is minimizing initial investment your primary objective?
YES → F / V / CV Series
NO → Continue to Step 3
Is long-term operating cost more important?
YES → C / P Series or PT / CT Series
Need help selecting?
Our engineers can recommend the optimal configuration based on your tank geometry, fluid properties, operating temperature, viscosity, and process requirements.
KEHENG Side Entry Mixers are widely used in:
Crude Oil Storage
Bitumen Storage
Heavy Fuel Oil Tanks
Petrochemical Storage
Chemical Process Tanks
FGD Slurry Tanks
Tank Farm Blending Systems
Challenge
Frequent seal failures caused by abrasive sand particles.
Solution
Upgraded from F Series to PT Series.
Results
18 months of continuous operation without seal replacement
Maintenance costs reduced by 67%
Improved tank cleaning efficiency
Challenge
High energy consumption and excessive operating noise.
Solution
Installed CT Series Side Entry Mixers.
Results
Energy consumption reduced by 22%
Noise level reduced by 15 dB
Improved slurry suspension performance
Why use a side entry mixer instead of a top entry agitator?
Which mixer is suitable for crude oil storage tanks?
Can side entry mixers handle abrasive slurry?
How does a side entry mixer prevent sludge accumulation?
Which impeller is best for high-viscosity liquids?
How many mixers are required for one storage tank?
What maintenance is required for the mechanical seal?
Can the mixer be customized for existing tanks?
Every storage tank presents unique mixing challenges.
KEHENG engineers provide:
Mixer selection
Flow pattern analysis
Impeller optimization
Power calculation
Installation guidance
Lifecycle cost evaluation
Submit your tank dimensions and process parameters today, and receive a customized side entry mixer recommendation from our engineering team.
