Solids Mixing, Blending & Handling
Offered upon sufficient demand.
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An in-depth, two-day course focusing on the mixing, blending, and subsequent handling of powders and their blends. Topics include differences of mixing free-flowing powders versus cohesive powders; the impact of powder characteristics; ordered versus random mixes; main mixer types & their selection & scale-up; mixer performance based on mix variance; proper system design to enhance and maintain a quality mix; proper sampling techniques; segregation issues and fixes in transporting blends, as well as related topics in solids handling and reblending.
Registration closes: November 17, 2014
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Registration, lodging & course content questions should be directed to: courses@powdernotes.com • Registration: 615.469.1342 • Fax: 240.524.8482
Additional details regarding conference center can be obtained at: www.evinsmill.com , Tel: 615.269.3740
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Complete syllabus: E&G Powder School Syllabus
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A new in-depth, three-day course focusing on the mixing, blending, and subsequent handling of powders and their blends. Course content includes fundamental differences of mixing free-flowing powders versus cohesive powders; the impact of powder flow characteristics on effective mixing; particle mobility; ordered versus random versus segregated mixes; main mixer types, common combinations, and mixer selection; using mixture variance to measure a mixer’s performance; proper system design to enhance a quality mix; impact of scale of scrutiny on mixture variance; effect of moisture and sprays on mixture variance; proper sampling techniques; fundamental approaches to mixer scale-up; segregation issues and fixes in transporting blends. Mixture should be preserved, so additional lectures will address the causes of de-mixing; proper handling of the final mixture; evaluation of samples to determine if the mixer or the process is affecting mix quality; and solutions to de-mixing if it occurs, as well as related topics in solids handling and reblending.
For questions & registration materials, please contact:
E&G Associates, courses@powdernotes.com
Tel: (615) 591-7510 • Fax: (240) 524-8482
Previous course participants
This course has been taught previously at Procter & Gamble to powder technology practitioners in Cincinnati,OH, Europe, China, and the Philippines. It has also been taught to plant personnel at the P&G plants in Phoenix, AZ and Greensboro, NC.
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Evening arrival:
Arrival. Check-in 4:00 PM.
Reception & hors d'oeuvres 6:30 PM.
Dinner 7:30 PM.
Introductory evening presentation
Course material:
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Day 1: Free-flow powders, cohesive powders, powder flow characteristics as they apply to mixers, random versus segregated mixing, mixer types & selection, mixture variance, scale of scrutiny, system design.
- Day 2: Statistics of mixing, hands-on calculation examples, sampling techniques, analysis considerations, mixing scale-up. Proper sampling to understand mixer versus downstream process affects, correct downstream design, segregation and its causes, solving segregation issues, related solids handling topics.
- Evening sessions: Flow characterization demonstrations, DEM modeling & simulations
Fees and registration details
Please note that registration is limited to 15 participants per course date. Course is also offered at regional locations on demand. Registation fee may be waived for outstanding students, with discretionary academic discounts for university staff. Direct requests to: scholarship@powdernotes.com.
Course fees: $1,450 + accommodations.
Registration form: Registration form
Complete syllabus: E&G Powder School Syllabus
Registration closes: November 17, 2014
Registration, lodging & course content questions should be directed to: courses@powdernotes.com • Registration: 615.469.1342 • Fax: 240.524.8482
Additional details regarding conference center can be obtained at: www.evinsmill.com , Tel: 615.269.3740
Instructor
Jim Davis is a Principal Consultant to E&G Associates, and President of Powder Processing Solutions LLC. As a previous solids handling technical leader with Procter & Gamble, he has 26 years of experience in the optimization, design & startup of powder processing/material handling systems, spanning over 20 countries and 4 continents. He offers many practical, unique insights for resolving difficult processing problems, and for minimizing design and development costs, from his experience in developing low cost systems for low income, third world markets. Jim holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Cincinnati, and a Professional Engineer’s license from the State of Ohio. He has served on the Executive Committee of the International Fine Particle Research Institute, as Chairman of the ASTM subcommittee on Powder and Bulk Systems, as Chairman of the Powder Handling subcommittee of the Particle Technology Forum of AIChE, and sits on the industrial advisory board for the trade journal Powder & Bulk Engineering.
Related reference monographs
Please email us a request for details on the following publications:
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Section 21: Solids-Solids Processing (Solids Handling), Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook, Sect.Ed. (Bryan Ennis), 8th ed., 2006. McGraw Hill.
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Theory of Granulation: An Engineering Perspective, in Handbook of Pharmaceutical Granulation, 2nd Ed., B. Ennis, (Parikh ed.) Mercel-Dekker, 2005
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The Science & Engineering of Granulation Processes, Litster & Ennis, Kluwer Academic, 2004
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Consulting services
E&G Associates has considerable consulting experience in support of granulation and compaction processes, as well as surrounding material handling issues, relying heavily on powder characterization of relevant formulation properties. Contact directly if such needs arise.
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