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    Dealing with bulk solids — materials than can range from fine powders to coarse particulates or even chunks — raises particular challenges compared to liquids and gases because such solid materials don’t necessarily respond consistently or as expected. Small changes in particle shape, composition, moisture or other parameters can have a big and sometimes surprising impact. 

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    Starting with reliable physical property data will help you select the correct equipment for processing solids.
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    Early AI Attempts in Troubleshooting Solids Processes
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    Utah refiner leverages diverse expertise and strategic adaptability to navigate regulatory uncertainty, while its investment in botanical refining positions the company for sustainable...
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    Solids Processing: Discover Lost Opportunities
    With simple operations, we either get complacent or fail to look for an alternate route. Four situations point out big misses.

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    Amanda Joshi
    Feb. 24, 2025
    The short courses were designed to meet industry demand for training.
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    Amanda Joshi
    Jan. 28, 2025
    Newly merged Advanced Material Processing and Automated Handling Solutions announce new brand name, Akona Process Solutions.
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    BASF inaugurates new Catalyst Development and Solids Processing Center
    Jonathan Katz
    Dec. 16, 2024
    The company’s new Ludwigshafen facility aims to speed up catalyst development and support global customers' green transformation efforts.
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    Aug. 4, 2021
    Award recognizes work on characterizing crystal size and shape distribution

    White Papers: In Depth Research

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    Oct. 26, 2022
    Chemical Processing in collaboration with the Bulk Solids Innovation Center has developed this Journal to help you better understand bulk solids processing and solve your challenges...
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    Nov. 11, 2014
    Process design and process safety are critical considerations in chemical production and processing. With design and safety paramount at the outset of any new development or equipment...
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    April 24, 2014
    Powders developed to meet certain product performance targets often suffer from inconsistent and unpredictable flow. The reasons for this are many. A material's characteristics...
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    Feb. 19, 2014
    A material’s characteristics and how they may change during processing can affect HOW these materials are processed. Key factors affecting powders include aeration, moisture absorption...

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    Solids are the most common form of product manufactured, primarily because they are easy to store and transport. However, they have unexpected physical characteristics. This roadmap...
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    Feb. 24, 2023
    Outsourcing pilot testing becomes necessary when companies need to control costs and operate in a cost-effective way. The upfront pilot testing will lower the project risk.
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    Figure 1. An example of a small hopper for bulk material handling under revamp and renovation at workshop.
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    Jan. 24, 2023
    9 critical design tips are essential to ensure reliability and safety
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