Methods for mixing solutions
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15. A method for mixing a solution, the method comprising:
- positioning a flexible mixing bag within a chamber of a substantially rigid tank, the flexible mixing bag bounding a compartment, a mixer being disposed within the compartment of the mixing bag;
inflating the mixing bag with a gas;
feeding two or more components into the compartment of the mixing bag, at least one of the components being a liquid; and
mixing the components within the compartment of the mixing bag using the mixer.
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Abstract
A method for mixing a solution includes positioning a collapsible container within a chamber of a substantially rigid tank. The collapsible container bounds a compartment. A mixer is disposed within the compartment of the container. Two or more components are fed into the compartment of the container. At least one of the components is a liquid. The mixer is raised and lowered within the compartment of the container so as to mix the components.
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15. A method for mixing a solution, the method comprising:
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positioning a flexible mixing bag within a chamber of a substantially rigid tank, the flexible mixing bag bounding a compartment, a mixer being disposed within the compartment of the mixing bag;
inflating the mixing bag with a gas;
feeding two or more components into the compartment of the mixing bag, at least one of the components being a liquid; and
mixing the components within the compartment of the mixing bag using the mixer. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method for mixing a solution, the method comprising:
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positioning a first disposable mixing bag within a chamber of a substantially rigid reusable tank, the first disposable mixing bag bounding a compartment, a first disposable mixer being disposed within the compartment of the first disposable mixing bag;
feeding two or more components into the compartment of the first disposable mixing bag, at least one of the components being a liquid;
mixing the components within the compartment of the first disposable mixing bag using the first disposable mixer;
removing the mixed components from the compartment of the first disposable mixing bag;
disposing of the first disposable mixing bag and the first disposable mixer; and
inserting a second disposable mixing bag within the chamber of the reusable tank, the second disposable mixing bag bounding a compartment, a second disposable mixer being disposed within the compartment of the second disposable mixing bag. - View Dependent Claims (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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26-1. A method as recited in claim 23, wherein the act of feeding the at least two or more components comprises at least one of the components being a substantially dry material.
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