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October 1, 2012
Blending, Sampling and Segregation
Blending and segregation are two opposite and competing processes in solids handling that ideally fit the expression “two sides of the same coin.” But, if you think about it, coins have three sides and sampling completes the idiomatic expression perfectly. Blending is a necessary and essential process operation widely employed in many industries and materials, from nano-scale powders to...
http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/solids_handling/blending/Blending-Sampling-and-Segregation_9786.html
April 1, 2012
Agitators are interchangeable on this pilot-scale blender
The 42 NSD-1S is a new multipurpose ribbon blender equipped with interchangeable double-ribbon and paddle agitators. With a maximum working capacity of 1 ft3, the 42 NSD-1S is ideal for most laboratory and pilot-scale blending...
http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/solids_handling/blending/Agitators-are-interchangeable-on-this-pilot-scale-blender_9193.html
November 1, 2011
A laboratory granulator with an easy-to-exchange container
The Mycromix fast-mixing granulator consists of a bottom drive mechanism and is especially suitable for...
http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/solids_handling/blending/A-laboratory-granulator-with-an-easy-to-exchange-container_8657.html
September 1, 2011
Powtech 2011 Show Preview
  Over 1,000 exhibitors from all over the world will fill six halls at the Nuremberg Fairground for Powtech/TechnoPharm 2011 (October 11–13). Held every 18 months, Powtech — the International Trade Fair for Mechanical Processing Technologies and Instrumentation — is the meeting place for representatives of many sectors of the chemical process industries (CPI), including chemicals and...
http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/solids_handling/blending/Powtech-2011-Show-Preview_8436.html
March 28, 2011
Precisely mix a large number of ingredients with this unit
Dinnissen The new Pegasus Mixer (photo) is capable of adding up to 18 different liquids — very precisely and in all possible types of combinations and quantities — to dry materials, such as powders, granules and granulates. These...
http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/solids_handling/blending/Precisely-mix-a-large-number-of-ingredients-with-this-unit_7182.html
March 28, 2011
Mix solids as if they were fluids with this blender
Vibra Screw The Vibra Blender (photo) uses a unique combination of a rotating paddle and material fluidization to blend dry solids with the ease of liquids...
http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/solids_handling/blending/Mix-solids-as-if-they-were-fluids-with-this-blender_7356.html
March 28, 2011
This square bin blender accommodates common bins
This company’s new square bin blender can be configured to blend square-shaped bins of any design, such as those used in...
http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/solids_handling/blending/This-square-bin-blender-accommodates-common-bins_7469.html
March 28, 2011
This devolatization process slashes energy and water use
This firm has developed and demonstrated a two-step process — using its kneader technology — for the direct devolatilization of temperature-sensitive elastomer-cement...
http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/solids_handling/blending/This-devolatization-process-slashes-energy-and-water-use_7601.html
March 28, 2011
Avoid lumpy powder dispersion with this machine
Kinematica The Megatron MT-VP powder dispersing/induction machine (photo) generates strong suction that prevents formation of lumps during the powder induction and...
http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/solids_handling/blending/Avoid-lumpy-powder-dispersion-with-this-machine_7631.html
October 1, 2010
Lessons in Feedstock Change
These days, there seem to be more reasons than ever to change feedstocks throughout the chemical process industries (CPI). Whether environmental, or more directly based on financial and market drivers, big benefits usually require big changes. This is especially true in switching to many renewable feedstocks, which either add or compound challenges related to processing solids. When Columbia Forest...
http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/solids_handling/blending/Lessons-in-Feedstock-Change_6051.html
January 1, 2009
Focus on Mixing & Blending
Portable mixers for pilot plant and small-scale production processing The PB Series pharmaceutical mixers (photo) feature a lightweight frame motor with a right-angle drive, 316 stainless-steel wetted parts, dry running mechanical shaft seal with CIP (clean in place) capabilities and vibration-free operation. Easily tailored to user requirements, the mixers can be configured with shafts up to 48-in. long...
http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/solids_handling/blending/Focus-on-Mixing-and-Blending_4448.html
July 15, 2008
Feature Report: Incorporate Floating Solids Into Liquids
The incorporation of floating solids into liquids is a common challenge throughout the chemical process industries (CPI) in operations ranging from polymerization reactions to fermentation processes and water treatment. Yet, it has received much less attention in comparison to processes involving heavy solids that tend to settle. Both established and recently proven design recommendations for incorporating...
http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/solids_handling/blending/Feature-Report-Incorporate-Floating-Solids-Into-Liquids_4011.html
May 15, 2008
Solids Processing: Blender Selection And Avoidance of Post-Blender Segregation
A. Alexander and F. Muzzio, Rutgers University Proper blender selection can improve the mixing of bulk solids. Be sure to consider post-blending segregation problems Mixing and blending of bulk solids occurs frequently in many industrial processes. Though small-scale mixing and blending functions were in use back in the early days of man (for example, mixing flour, salt, yeast and water to make bread)...
http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/solids_handling/blending/Solids-Processing-Blender-Selection-And-Avoidance-of-Post-Blender-Segregation_3867.html
April 28, 2008
Vacuum Injection of Powders in the Center of the Emulsifier
Several manufacturing procedures for chemical, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or food products distribute powder-like solids during the liquid or pasty phases of operations. The systems usually used for these operations require the injection of powders in an agitation tank. Dispersion is often performed by the same tool (located on the bottom of the tank) as the one that insures (if required) the emulsion of...
http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/solids_handling/blending/Vacuum-Injection-of-Powders-in-the-Center-of-the-Emulsifier_3834.html
December 15, 2007
Chementator: Resodyn Unveils ‘Entirely New’ Mixing Technology
At the Chem Show last month (New York; Oct. 30 – Nov. 1), Resodyn Acoustic Mixers Inc. (Butte, Mont.; edlinks.che.com/6902-531) demonstrated its new, impeller-free mixing technology, which induces microscale turbulence through the propagation of acoustic waves. Dubbed ResonantAcoustic Mixing (RAM), the now commercially available process promises solutions for many of the complications associated with...
http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/solids_handling/blending/Chementator-Resodyn-Unveils-Entirely-New-Mixing-Technology-_3549.html

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