IChemE presents: Particle Technology - The Science of Powder Handling and Processing - 23 Jul 2013

23 - 25 July 2013, VIC

A new Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) course designed to provide a broad understanding of the fundamentals of particle technology with an emphasis on basic concepts while addressing practical problems, has been set to take place in Melbourne on 23-25 July.

Overview

Particulate materials, powders or bulk solids are used widely in all areas of the process industries; for example in the food processing, pharmaceutical, chemical, mineral processing, metallurgical, detergent and cosmetics industries. The importance of knowledge of the science of particulate materials (often called particle or powder technology) to these industries cannot be over-emphasised.

Very often, difficulties in the handling or processing powders are ignored or overlooked at the design stage, with the result that powder-related problems are the cause of an inordinate number of production stoppages.

However, it has been demonstrated that the application of even a basic understanding of the ways in which powders behave can minimise these processing problems, resulting in less downtime, improvements in quality control and environmental emissions and giving companies a competitive edge. Success in the handling and processing of particulate materials is based on science and not art. It is important for companies using and producing particulates to have in-house expertise in this science.

Course aims

Delivered by experts, with many years’ experience in the field, participants will appreciate the practical way in which particle technology principles are put across in a relaxed atmosphere. The program, though intensive, provides time for participants and lecturers to meet and interact. This course aims to provide participants with a broad understanding of the fundamentals of particle technology with an emphasis on basic concepts and practical problems.

Who will benefit

• those who have recently become involved in the handling and processing of particles and powders
• those who experience problems in handling and processing of particles and powders.
• previous participants include chemists, physicists, pharmacists, mechanical and chemical engineers
• industries expected to benefit include pharmaceutical, food processing, chemical, oil, mineral processing, metallurgical, detergent, cosmetics and related industries

Visit the IChemE website for more information and to register for this event, or click here to download a flyer.