Course description
Industrial Powder Mixing
Powder flow and its significance in selecting the most appropriate mixers will be discussed. Quality assurance, powder sampling techniques, a practical discussion of the statistics of mixing and the value of statistics at the formulation stage will be covered. The handling, packaging and marketing of powder products will also be discussed.
This means that on completion of the course you’ll have an understanding of:
- the relevance of powder flow to the mixing process
- the concepts of free-flowing, cohesive, segregating, structured and coated powder systems
- how to practically and theoretically assess the quality of a powder mixture
- how to specify equipment fit for purpose.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who should attend?
This course is relevant to you if you’re concerned with quality assurance and the improvement of existing processes or if you’re developing new product formulations and processes. It will be of particular interest if you work in any of the following industries:
- food
- pharmaceuticals
- pigments
- detergents
- cosmetics
- nuclear
- plastics
- general chemicals.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
How will I benefit?
Emphasis throughout is on the industrial application of basic principles. You’ll be given extensive interactive notes, and demonstrations, case studies and theory will be introduced wherever relevant.
Training Course Content
Day one
- The mixing process and powder flow
- The selection of a mixer
- The characterisation of powder mixers
- Cohesive mixtures
Day two
- Testing of mixers and sampling
- The handling of powder mixtures
- Mixer scale-up
- Group or individual powder mixing clinic.