Course detail
Powder Technology
FCH-BAO_ZPMAcad. year: 2009/2010
Particle solids and Powder Technology fundamentals - Theory and Practice:
Particle systems characterization, basic parameters of particulates and the measurement of them. Grain sizing and morphology of particulates.
Conveying and handling of particulates. Comminution, grinding, milling, separation, homogenization, segregation, compaction, aglomeration, pelleting, size enlargement, drying and thermal proceses of particulates. Minerals and raw materials mining principles.
Surface properties of fine-particle materials, sorption, surface moisture. Suspension and dispersion formation. Surface treatment of particulates. Material handling, sampling and dosing. Bulk properties of particulates. Basis of bulk storage, hoppers and feeders design. Powder Technology project planning and the production control fundamentals. Dust nuisance. Particulates production and handling operating safety.
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Conveying and handling of particulates. Comminution, grinding, milling, separation, homogenization, segregation, compaction, aglomeration, size enlargement, drying and thermal processes of particulates. Minerals and raw materials mining principles.
Surface properties of fine-particle materials, sorption, surface moisture. Suspension and dispersion formation. Surface treatment of particulates. Material handling, sampling and dosing. Bulk properties of particulates. Basis of bulk storage, hoppers and feeders design. Powder Technology project planning and the production control fundamentals. Dust nuisance. Particulates production and handling operating safety.
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Basic literature
Himmelblau D. M. : Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering. Fifth Edition, Prentice-Hall International, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 1989. ISBN 0-13-066086-6. (EN)
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- Programme NPCP_CHM_INT Master's
branch NPCO_CHM , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
- Programme BPCP_CHCHT_INT Bachelor's
branch BPCO_CHTOZP , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
branch BPCO_CHM , 1 year of study, summer semester, not stated - Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning
branch CKCO_CZV , 1 year of study, summer semester, not stated