The Art and Science of Industrial Mixing

 October 20 - 22, 2026

$2,295 per person; $2,095 team rate

Live at the Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O'Hare

21 hours

This course covers the essentials of liquid mixing, both the equipment and the process. Parameters that influence mixing will be discussed to allow the participant to evaluate their existing mixing processes for optimization and improvement. Flow visualization in a transparent mixing vessel will demonstrate best practices and enhance course lectures. Class exercises using the Mixing Index will show its value in process evaluation and scale-up. In addition to the essentials, this class will also examine geometric and non-geometric scale-up. This course is intended for both new and experienced personnel.

During this course, you will:

• Learn what it takes to achieve good mixing and how to apply practical ideas to solve process problems
• Examine the relationships between impeller power, pumping capacity, the Mixing Index, and blend time
• Analyze different fluid mixing applications, such as liquid blending, solids suspension, powder addition, gas-liquid dispersion, and liquid-liquid mixing
• Gain an understanding of the different types of impellers and when to use them
• Calculate mixer power and examine different options for scaling up and down the entire mixing process
• Identify ways to troubleshoot and improve your mixing intensive processes

Instructor: David Dickey

After September 18, prices will increase to $2,395 per person, or $2,195 for each member of a team.

The course will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn O’Hare, conveniently located in western Chicago (Illinois) by O’Hare Airport, at 2930 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL. An extended continental breakfast, morning and afternoon breaks, and lunch will be provided daily. These will be provided as part of your enrollment fee along with a printed course notebook that contains a copy of the course material. Hotel accommodation is not covered within the enrollment fee.

We have reserved a block of sleeping rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn; however, you are not required to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn. The block will be available until September 22, 2026, with rates starting at $144.00. If you choose to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn, please make your reservation by clicking the button below. To adjust the dates of the reservation, first select Book a Room, then Edit Stay at the top of the screen. Click on the dates to select the days of your stay, and then select Update Stay. Then select your room, fill out the billing information, and you’re ready to go! Parking is included for the duration of the course.