Process Solutions

Particulate processing involves a number of fundamental operations that are common to many industries. Whatever the material, there are similar challenges to be faced in controlling and optimizing these operations.

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	Classification and filtration Classification is the sorting of the initial distribution of particles for the desired degree of uniformity, according to chosen parameters. Classifiers are used increasingly in conjunction with in-line particle size analysis combined with modern advanced control techniques.
	Granulators Making particles through compacting, granulation and agglomeration requires frequent monitoring to achieve optimal production.
	Liquid systems Malvern Process Systems wet flow cell technology permits the customized application of laser diffraction-based sizing to wet processes, allowing the measurement of particles from 0.1 to 1000µm.
	Milling/Comminution The generic continuous comminution circuit is similar for both wet and dry processes, as well as for mills of capacities from 1kg/h to 200t/h. Malvern Process Systems on-line particle size analyzers can be used in a variety of ways.
	Spray drying & atomization Spray drying has become the most important technique for dehydrating fluid foods such as milk, coffee and egg powders, and is used extensively in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Atomization is of particular interest in the metals industry for generating fine powders.