The Flat Blade Turbine presents a radial flow design that finds widespread application in situations characterized by low liquid levels or the need for high shear forces, requiring more power consumption compared to axial flow impellers. It emerges as a prime choice for tasks demanding substantial torque, particularly favored for blending even if it means sacrificing some efficiency, or in instances requiring pronounced shear, such as generating liquid-liquid emulsions or intensely scrubbing solids.
Furthermore, it can be positioned at the very base of the shaft (beneath an axial flow impeller), serving to disintegrate settled solids in tanks with flat bottoms. The Radial Turbine is also harnessed in select cases to disperse surface buildup in slurries containing suspended particles or clusters.