Take more than product attributes into account when choosing agglomeration equipment
Bryan J. Ennis, E&G Associates, Inc.
A virtually endless number of process options are available for agglomerating powders in the chemical process industries (CPI). These processes can be divided into two main categories: agitation and compression. Agglomeration by agitation includes granulation processes, such as fluidized-bed, disc, drum and mixer granulators. Agglomeration by compression includes compaction processes, such as tabletting, extrusion, roll presses and pellet mills. Process choice is affected by certain feed attributes as well as a host of ancillary decisions. This article focuses on equipment selection criteria for granulation and compaction processes. The mechanisms of agglomeration were reviewed in an earlier article [ 1 ],...
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