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How are different grades of product kept separate in the pipeline?

April 26, 2017different grades kept pipeline Product separate

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How are different grades of product kept separate in the pipeline?

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Different product batches are pushed through the system abutting each other. Mechanical separators (pigs) are seldom used. The stream is always in a turbulent flow condition which minimizes mixing. The areas where different products mix are called interfaces.