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Particulate Solids

Fine Particles Haunt Me: The Complex World of Particulate Solids

There is more to particulate solids than size and shape..
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Combat Fine Particle Challenges

Solid Advice: Combat Fine Particle Challenges

What makes them good is also why they’re bad.
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Solids Handling: Why Didn’t I Think of That?

Challenging current operations may spur significant improvements.
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Solids Processing: All Models Are Wrong but Useful

Solids Processing: All Models Are Wrong but Useful

In the future, artificial intelligence may develop unbiased models for intricate processes.
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Solids Handling: Six Factors That Improve Agglomerates

Solids Handling: Six Factors That Improve Agglomerates

The secret to superior flowability is understanding factors that control agglomeration and clumping.
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Four Tips To Avoid Solids Processes Upsets

Four Tips To Avoid Solids Process Upsets

There are hundreds of rules to help keep solids processing equipment operating. These four areas are most important.
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Solids Processing: Unleashing Innovative Strategies Beyond the Norm

Innovative thinking in solids processing unveils exceptions, challenges and untapped possibilities. Here are five properties to keep in mind when looking for alternate processing...
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Powder Handling: Solve Problems Predicting Particulates

Why is the behavior of particulate solids so hard to predict? There’s a saying that sums up working with solids: In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice;...
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Tips To Troubleshoot Solids

Powder Handling: Tips To Troubleshoot Solids

Expect unexpected characteristics of solids to alter process outcomes dramatically.
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Vital Data for Solids Scale-Up

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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Solids Handling: Don’t Overlook Orphaned Physical Properties

Finding hidden properties will solve emission problems
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Solids Processing: Understand How Drying And Dust Interact

This can provide insights on dust-control and attrition issues
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Powder Handling: Crystallization Is Easy

This unit operation can add much more flexibility to a process design
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Solids Processing: Don’t Fall for Flowability Myths

Some widely accepted ideas aren’t supported by real-world performance
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Profit From Your Bad Experiences

Flops and flubs frequently can foster future successes
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6 Key Factors — Should You Go Batch or Continuous?

The choice isn’t always clear for particulate solids
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Bolster Your Solids Processing Toolbox

Take advantage of various types of software when changing or improving a process