Short University Courses

Caking and Lump Formation in Powders and Bulk Solids

University of Greenwich, In Chatham (+1 locations)
Length
2 x 3 hour sessions
Price
450 GBP excl. VAT
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Classroom, Self-Paced Online
Length
2 x 3 hour sessions
Price
450 GBP excl. VAT
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Course delivery
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Course description

University of Greenwich

 

This on-line course is designed to deal with issues relating to keeping powders and granules in a free-flowing, lump-free condition.

Join us to discover why some bulk materials and powders can form lumps during storage.

Sujbects Covered

    • Occurrences of caking in processes: A discussion of the methods that can be useful in predicting or trouble shooting unintended agglomeration of bulk materials in industry
    • Types of caking and methods for laboratory evaluation: A review of the range of caking mechanisms that can occur in processes and options for quantifying the ‘strength’ of agglomerates.
    • Common plant and operational issues: A session focussing on how many types of caking problem are created or exacerbated by the use of some types of standard equipment for handling bulk solids. Common design mistakes are highlighted and the impact of these errors explored. Counter measures and design best practice is discussed.

 

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