CL208

PARTICULATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

FACULTY MEMBER :Prof.J.Sarath Chandra Babu 

OBJECTIVE : This course is designed to give conceptual understanding on characterization of particulates, and processes associated with particulate material and synthesis methods to produce particulates of different quality in addition with a brief introduction on handling methods.

1. CHARACTERISTICS OF PARTICULATE MATERIAL

Properties and characterisation of particulate solids, analysis and technical methods for size and surface area distribution of powder; Flow properties of particulates.

2. SYNTHESIS METHODS

Introduction to synthesis of composite material by spray technique, aerosol generation, Introduction to size reduction equipment, energy and power requirement in milling operations, computer simulation techniques for mill performance.

3. PARTICULATE PROCESSES

Gas-liquid separation methods, Classification by size, agitation of liquids and mixing of solids, Fluidization, encapsulation etc.

4. HANDLING OF PARTICULATE MATERIAL

Conveying methods, Storage methods and design of silo, selection of feeders and elevators.

TEXT BOOKS

    1. Mc Cabe and J.C .Smith," Unit Operation of Chemical Engineering", 5th Edn., McGraw Hill., New York, 1993.

    2. M. Coulson and J.F .Richardson, "Chemical Engineering", Vol. II, 4th Edn., Butterworth - Heinemann, 1991

REFERENCES

    1. Raymond A. Kulweic, "Materials Handling Handbook", 2nd Edn, Wiley-Interscience Publications, 1985.

    2. Badger and Banchero, "Introduction to Chemical Engineering", 1st Edn., McGraw Hill, NewYork, 1954