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Powder / Bulk processes unit

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physics concepts
Powder Mixing introduction

Key dry mixing concept explained, main types of mixers reviewed

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Froude number
Calculation of Froude number, physical interpretation for
mixing, usual values

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Homogeneity
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What is a homogeneous mix, how to measure the homogeneity of a
dry mix, the
importance of sample size and of sampling, the role
and choice of the tracer

Segregation - Demixing

What is segregation, what is promoting demixing, how to avoid it,

which mixers to
chose

Dosing and weighing

How to properly weight and dose materials in bulk solids handling

processes,
explainations of key concepts like Gain in Weight GIW
and Loss in Weight LIW
dosing

Pneumatic conveying -
introduction

Overview of pneumatic conveying in bulk handling processes,

process advantages, key
design criteria, differences in between
pressure and vacuum conveying, dilute and
dense phase conveying

Solid Gas separation

Overview of solid gas separation methods, filters, cyclones,

scrubbers... pros and cons
of each methods and key design criteria

Grinding and milling introduction

Overview of grinding and milling processes, main mills design,

usage
recommendations, pros and cons of each design, key safety
aspects of powder milling

Solid liquid suspension

How to properly mix solids and liquids, how to keep solids in

suspension in the liquid,
general rheology of slurries of solids
in liquid

Checking, sieve and magnets

How to protect the process and the product from foreign bodies,
sieving, use of
powerful magnets, metal detection - general
considerations
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Magnets for foreign body

prevention

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Use of powerful magnets to protect the product and the process
from metal
contaminants, overview of the different designs of
magnets, where to position them in
the process

Metal detectors for

foreign body prevention

Use of metal detectors to protect the product and the process

from metal
contaminants, where to position them in the process

Sifters for foreign body

prevention

Use of sifters to screen the product and the process from

contaminants, different
sieves designs, where to position them in
the process

Powder filling - filling and

packing

Powder filling and packing machines, key concepts for filling

powders, key points for
interface process / filling machine

Dust explosion risks introduction

Safety risks associated with powder process, how to evaluate and

handle them

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