This textbook by Martin J. Rhodes provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to particle technology within chemical engineering. It covers theory and practice, supported by examples and exercises, and is intended for students in chemical engineering and related programs.
Contents
Particle technology focuses on the handling and processing of particles and powders, with applications including chemistry, food, pharmaceuticals, minerals, and metallurgy. This textbook covers topics such as characterization, processing, particle formation, storage and transport, separation techniques, and safety related to dust explosions and health.
It has been revised and expanded with new chapters on slurry transport, aerosols, fine dust, agglomeration, and the health risks of fine powders.
- Characterization (size distribution)
- Processing (granulation, fluidization)
- Particle formation (granulation, size reduction)
- Storage and transport (silos, pneumatic transport, slurry flows)
- Separation (filtration, sedimentation, cyclones)
- Safety (fire and explosion hazards, health)
- Properties engineering of particle systems (aerosols, respirable medicines, slurry rheology)
Specifications
- Author: Martin J. Rhodes (Monash University, Australia)
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication date: 11 March 2008
- Number of pages: 472
- ISBN: 9780470014271
- Theme: Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Chemistry / Industrial & Technical
About the author
Martin Rhodes has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and a PhD in particle technology from Bradford University. He combines academic experience at Bradford and Monash University with extensive expertise in gas fluidization and particle technology. Rhodes is a member of the editorial board of Advanced Powder Technology and a co-founder of the Australasian Particle Technology Society.