内容简介：
【简介】 Some expertise necessary to solve current problems in Particle Technology already exists in industry and in the universities. However, this expertise needs to be refreshed and updated. The IChemE Particle Technology Subject Group plays a vital role in this. It encourages excellence in particle technology research, industrial applications, equipment and instrumentation. In particular, there needs to be a regular informal meeting of minds between academics and other researchers and those at the "sharp end" of industry who know what the problems really are.
The Group holds regular informal (usually one-day) discussion meetings on all areas of Particle Technology. Speakers are drawn from industry and academia and they aim to achieve a balance between theory and practice, leaving plenty of time for discussion. Recent meeting topics have included particle attrition, the role of surface forces, granulation, crystallisation, selection and design of conveying equipment and quality assurance in powder mixing. Area of interest includes all forms of particle formation processes and handling techniques. They also seek to promote and improve the teaching of Powder Technology at the undergraduate level in universities and polytechnics, and to practising engineers and scientists through the IChemE's programme of Continuing Education short courses.
Topics of Interest to the Group Include
Methods of producing particles which meet a predetermined specification by such processes as are appropriate, including growth from the liquid phase and the gas phase. Methods of producing composite particles by such processes as agglomeration and encapsulation. Handling, mixing, conveying and bulk powder properties and behaviour including attrition. Fluidisation and pneumatic conveying flow phenomena. Particle separation processes. Powder and particle characterisation. Health and safety considerations of the production, handling, processing and utilisation of particulate materials, such as risk of explosion or inhalation. Membership is open to all persons with an interest in the subject, be they members of the IChemE or not irrespective of age or qualifications.
