Course content

Characterization of particles and particle systems.
Mathematical concept of separation leading to population balances.
Statistics in particle technology.
Description the situation from (stored) bulk solids to moving particle systems (flow and transport).
Empirical and semi-empirical models for designing unit operations in particle technology.
Overview of advanced models in particle technology.

Learning outcome

Being able to understand and to communicate on particle technology relevant issues (learning the special terminology). Knowing the most important, currently available design models and their limitations and being able to use them successfully. Being able to critically evaluate particle technology design concepts. Having an overview about the currently available advanced models (basic concept, optimal range of application in this field, required effort, advantages & drawbacks) and their necessary measures to use them in the field of particle technology. (The understanding of these models does not exceed the level of an advanced user.)

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and compulsory exercises

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

Mechanics (Statics, Dynamics, Fluid Dynamics), Computer programming (Fortran, Matlab), Thermodynamics, Numerical methods

Required previous knowledge

Fluid Dynamics and Computer programming

Course materials

Lecture notes and literature specified at course start