Mixing and Blending are the most demanding unit operations in the chemical process industries. Industries such as pharmaceutical and foods also rely heavily on mixing and blending technology. Some common examples are as follows:
Chemical Process Industry: Mixing and blending of specialty chemicals, explosives, fertilizers, dry powdered detergents, glass or ceramics, and rubber compounds.
Pharmaceutical Industry: Blending of active ingredients of a drug with excipients like starch, cellulose, or lactose.
Food industry: Preparation of cake mix, spices, and flavors