Side entry tank mixers are more efficient than top entry mixers for mixing the contents of large diameter tanks. They are ideal for use on tanks with floating roofs. Side entry mixers efficiently convert mechanical energy into fluid motion to mix contents. Their applications include controlling bottom sludge and water, maintaining product homogeneity, blending components, and aiding heat transfer. Key design parameters for side entry mixers include the required mixing power, impeller diameter, driver type, mixer orientation, and whether a fixed or swivel angle is needed.