Powder Mixing

The operation of a powder mixer requires a knowledge not only of the mixing mechanisms but of the physical properties of the powders being mixed. "Powder Mixing" is unique in that it explores the relevant physics of the powder systems including characterization procedures and rheology, and contains an extensive review of different methods that have been employed to study the structure of mixtures. The techniques for achieving structured mixtures such as microencapsulation, and recent developments in deterministic chaos theory and fractal geometry as applied to the study of powder mixing systems, are reviewed.In particular, new techniques for studying the mixing powders based on avalanching theory and critically self-organized systems are studied. These are followed by a review of the wide range of different mixers commercially available and an extensive bibliography. "Powder Mixing" is an essential reference for all those interested in the basic science of powder mixing and the availability of industrial systems to achieve a mixture of different kinds. The main emphasis of the text is on working principles and operative systems, and is suitable for industrial workers, chemical engineers and students alike.

ISBN 0412403404   Pages 276 ISBN13 9780412403408 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Chapman and Hall   Weight (grammes) 565 Imprint Chapman and Hall   Published in London Format Hardback   Series title Particle Technology Series Publication date 01 Sep 1997   Height (mm) 235 Library of Congress 97076717   Width (mm) 155 DEWEY 620.43   Spine width (mm) 17 DEWEY edition DC20   Academic level Postgraduate, Professional / Scholarly

		Wordfinder index
1		Mixing technology		1
2		Powder and powder mixture characterization technology		77
3		Powder rheology		106
4		Can ingredient modification expedite mixing strategies?		132
5		Monitoring mixers and mixtures		147
6		The impact of chaos theory and experimental mathematics on powder mixing theory and practice		207
7		Active mixing machines		218
8		Passive powder mixing systems		232
9		Turning powder mixtures into crumbs, pastes and slurries		243
		Author index		259
		Subject index		260

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