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Course Details
Powder Blending
- Typical problems and issues that develop during powder blending
- Why these problems develop
Powder Properties and Measurements
- Particle size and size distribution
- Particle shape
- Diffraction methods
- Optical measurements and observations
Tumble Blending Equipment and Mechanisms
- V-blenders
- Double-cone blenders
- Blending by sliding flow and bulk motion
- Limitations to fill levels
- Methods for liquid addition and intensification
Rotating Element Blending Equipment and Mechanisms
- Ribbon blenders
- Paddle blenders
- Plow blenders
- Bulk motion and dispersion mechanisms
- Effective ranges for fill levels
- Liquid addition and other processing
- Batch and continuous operation
Other Types of Blenders
- Turbine blenders
- Mullers
Sampling Methods
- Samplers
- Limitations
Agglomeration and Deagglomeration
- Liquid addition
- Tableting and briquetting
- Impact agglomeration and particle size control
Blender Selection
- Selection criteria and flow chart
- Class exercise
Mixing in Bulk Storage
- Effects of filling and emptying
- Internal and external blending equipment
Pastes, Doughs, and Crumbs
- Equipment similar to other powder processing
- Special designs for special products and processes
Mixer Components
- Drive components
- Electric motors and explosion-proof equipment
- Shaft seals
Safe Handling of Powders
- Protection and safety in mixer installations
- Protection against explosions
- Management requirements