According Kusdarini (1997), the mixing principle that occurs in increasing the

randomness and dissemination of two or more components having different properties. In the
mixing process is expected proximity to a certain uniformity. The degree of uniformity varies
depending on the purpose of mixing ie uniformity in the body of one or more types of
materials, uniformity of temperature, or physical uniformity of flour. The degree of
integration can be characterized from the time taken, the state of the product or even the
amount of energy required to do the mixing. It needs the right mixing equipment to achieve
the uniformity level.
In the process of mixing the material, be it liquid-liquid, liquid-solid, liquid-gas, and gas-
solid. In this process both conditions must be treated according to our expectations. For
samples whose quantity is small, we can use the media ie vessels, tanks, and ingredients that
enter into it and to flatten our mixing or stirring with wood, or stirring with man power is not
constant. In this small scope homogeneity or uniformity may not be so problematic and good,
legitimate to do. If we apply in a larger scope, it will be an accurate thing to do. For example,
in an hour a large mixing occurs is calculated eg 100 tons. In order to distinguish the required
equipment in accordance with the constant conditions, it can also be stirred to obtain optimal
results, as well as high, and mix with minimum required energy.
According to Handoko (1992), mixers there are two kinds: (1) mixer with moving stirrer
and silent container, while (2) mixer with stirrer is stationary and the container is moving. In
addition, there is one more type of Combination between the two kinds of ways. The
materials available in nature are available in various forms, ie more than mixing of materials
that may arise. This mixing may occur between solid-solid, solid-liquid, solid-gas, liquid-
liquid, liquid gas, and gases.
To get efficient work, not only the power requirements are the most important but also the
pace of achieving the desired degree of mixing and scheduled maintenance. It has been
proved that it is very difficult to obtain the desired mixing degree at a time, and the decision
to determine when the material is mixed still depends on the operator's ongoing estimates,
experience and decisions and ongoing maintenance activities.
Treatment can be done in a certain way. First, the conditioned stirrer can rotate according
to the desired operating conditions by providing a lubricant in the agitating tank. All
equipment is maintained not rusty, especially made of ferrous metals by ridding of rust with
sand and polish. Then, the dehumidifier is operated to reduce indoor air humidity in which
the mixing equipment is susceptible to corrosion attacks. Mixing equipments prone to
corrosion effects should be kept in a closed room, away from the possibility of air pollution
due to the release of corrosive materials to the environment. Closes the appliance when it is
not used to prevent dust from entering the appliance. It should be noted that dust can be
embedded in a corrosive solution which, when air-borne, can enter the appliance and attach
itself to the surface of the electronic components inside the apparatus.

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