Quantifying Mixing using Magnetic Resonance ImagingEmilio J. Tozzi 1, Kathryn L. McCarthy 1, Lori A. Bacca 2, William H. Hartt 2, Michael J. McCarthy 1
1Dept. Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, 2Corporate Engineering and Technology Laboratory, Procter & Gamble Company
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides a powerful tool to evaluate the effectiveness of process equipment during operation. We discuss the use of MRI to visualize mixing in a static mixer. The application is relevant to personal care products, but can be applied to a broad range of food, chemical, biomass and biological fluids.
