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COURSE SYNOPSIS:
Particulate systems
Single Particles in a fluid
Fluid Flow through a Packed Bed of Particles
Fluidization
Solids storage and handling
Pneumatic and hydraulic conveying
Mixing and segregation
Environmental and Health
Effects of Fine Powders
COURSE OUTLINE:
1. Particulate systems
Introduction to powder technology.
The role of powder technology in the process industry.
Characteristics of particulate materials.
Characterization of particulate solids.
Particle size measurement.
Techniques for determining particle size.
Particle size distribution.
Classification, screening and sieving.
Mechanisms of size reduction.
Study of machinery for crushing & grinding.
Closed/open circuit grinding operations.
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2. Single Particles in a fluid
4. Fluidization
Hooper design.
Screw, vibratory, belt conveyors and elevators.
Types of Mixtures
Segregation
Particulate Mixing
8. Environmental and Health Effects of Fine Powders
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Interaction of Fine Powders with the Respiratory System
PRE-REQUISITES
TCE 2105 : Fluid Flow 1
CO-REQUISITES
TCE 3103 : Minerals Engineering 1A
TCE 3104: Separation Processes 1A
Below is a list of suggested reading material, please note that any textbook on powder technology can
be used.
The lectures are a guide to the scope of practical learning. Tutorials provide examples and
guidance in calculation methods.
Use of cellphones is not allowed during lectures.
It is the students responsibility to provide stationery for tests and assignments.
Punctuality: Better never than late said George Bernard Shaw.
Refer to the NUST year book for further regulations.
**Any candidate found using unauthorized material, or attempting to obtain information from
other candidates or their papers, or otherwise guilty of misconduct during a test will be
disqualified.
**Plagiarism is an academic offence: In the case of plagiarism being discovered in a piece of
work e.g. essay or report, the student will be given a warning and will be given the
opportunity to re-submit an acceptable piece of work after one week, and will be awarded a
maximum mark of 45%. Further offences will be reported to the Deans office.
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