Farnish, Richard J., Kulkarni, Prasanna and Bradley, Michael S. A. (2008) Segregation of bulk particulates through multiple process handling steps. Proceedings of the International Symposium Reliable Flow of Particulate Solids IV (RELPOWFLO IV) (Tromso, Norway 10-12 June, 2008). Telemark University College, Telemark, pp. 505-510. ISBN 9788272062896

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Abstract

Segregation or de-blending of bulk particulates is a problem that is encountered in many industrial sectors. The magnitude of segregation can often determine whether a complete production batch can be transferred for onward processing within the plant or released to market. It is a phenomenon that impacts directly upon the profitability of a process. Segregation can occur through a coincidence of a range of variables that relate to the process and bulk particulate properties, common mechanisms for this include; percolation, surface effect (rolling) and elutriation. The importance to industry of predicting the sensitivity of bulk particulates to segregation cannot be under-estimated, and to this end various test procedures have been developed.
Within many industries striving to improve product quality and reduce wastage, the determination of variability in blend consistency caused by segregation is an increasing priority. This paper considers recent work undertaken to evaluate the effects of multiple handling operations on the degree of segregation that results. The bulk properties of segregability (and resulting flowability) can not only influence the product consistency, but can have great influence over the process (production) control and performance.

Item Type:	Book Section
Additional Information:	This paper which forms part of the published proceedings was given at the 2008 IEEE 10th International Symposium on Spread Spectrum Techniques and Applications, ISSSTA2008 August 25, 2008 - August 28, 2008 Bologna, Italy
Uncontrolled Keywords:	bulk particulates, segregation
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TS Manufactures
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Engineering & Science > Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology
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Last Modified:	28 Jan 2020 12:30
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/2658

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