CHANGE IN THE PHASE STATE OF THE MIXTURE OF THE FODDER FOR ANIMALS AND BIRDS

Abstract

If the production cycle specifies insufficient time to achieve a homogeneous mixture, then this leads to a change in the recipe composition, which is unacceptable when feeding animals. The optimal mixing time is usually determined by empirical data based on mixture monitoring and testing. The range of recommended mixing times for different types of mixers today is significant and can vary significantly. To achieve the best performance in achieving the uniformity of the feed mixture for animals, the time spent by the components in the working area of the machine is often increased, which in turn leads to negative consequences due to the resulting segregation and deterioration of uniformity indicators. On the other hand, an unreasonable reduction in the time for the formation of a homogeneous mixture is also a problem in the appearance of which there is a change in the recipe composition. Therefore, the determination of the reasonable time for mixing the ingredients in the manufacture of compound feed is an urgent task of modern production.