W3. An Introduction to Powder Processing- New!
Nashville, TN • January 19-20, 2009• Registration form•Syllabus
A new, first powder technology workshop introducing participants to the unique attributes of powders, contrasted to more well understood liquids, and the impact of these complexities on solids processing.  Topics include powder characterization; segregation & powder sampling; and an overview of key unit operations of mixing, grinding, agglomeration, classification, fluidization, and drying, as well as solids transport between unit operations.  Highlights include:

• Particle Characterization – Aspects of particle size distributions, methods of measuring particle size, variations of density, and tools to measure key particle characteristics. Powder flow shear cell and particle sizing demos.
• Moisture Sorption – ERH and its relation to moisture content, types of isotherms, and how to use isotherm data.
• Powder Handling – Introduction to solids handling, including bin design, causes of flooding & segregation, feeder basics, and pneumatic conveying.
• Powder Mixing – Sampling techniques, texture vs. mobility, mixer types & selection, statistics of mixing, scale-up principles.
• Agglomeration - Wet granulation vs dry compaction processes, w/demos.
• Grinding and Classification – Basic grinding theory and principles, types of grinders, mechanical separation, air classification.
• Fluidization - Principles of fluidization and fluid-bed drying, w/demos.

Workshop leader:
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.

Return to Contents.   Early registration discount: Dec. 8, 2008.