Introduction To Particle Technology

Particle technology is a term used to refer to the science and technologyrelated to the handling and processing of particles and powders. The productionof parti... » 

Particle technology is a term used to refer to the science and technologyrelated to the handling and processing of particles and powders. The productionof particulate materials with controlled properties tailored to subsequentprocessing and applications is of major interest to a wide range ofindustries including chemical and process food pharmaceuticals minerals andmetals companies and the handling of particles in gas and liquid solutions is akey technological step in chemical engineering. This textbook provides anexcellent introduction to particle technology with worked examples andexercises. Based on feedback from students and practitioners worldwide it hasbeen newly edited and contains new chapters on slurry transport colloids andfine particles size enlargement and the health effects of fine powders. Topicscovered include Characterization Size Analysis Processing GranulationFluidization Particle Formation Granulation Size Reduction Storage andTransport Hopper Design Pneumatic Conveying Standpipes Slurry Flow Separation Filtration Settling Cyclones Safety Fire and ExplosionHazards Health Hazards Engineering the Properties of Particulate SystemsColloids Respirable Drugs Slurry Rheology This book is essential readingfor undergraduate students of chemical engineering on particle technologycourses. It is also valuable supplementary reading for students in otherbranches of engineering applied chemistry physics pharmaceutics mineralprocessing and metallurgy. Practitioners in industries in which powders arehandled and processed may find it a useful starting point for gaining anunderstanding of the behaviour of particles and powders. Review of the FirstEdition ..This is a modern textbook that presents clearcut knowledge. It canbe successfully used both for teaching particle technology at universities andfor individual study of engineering problems in powder processing.HighTemperaturesHigh Pressures «