The book introduces the interdisciplinary approach to the development of new concepts and the solution of problems in the field of agglomeration. It is a complete and up-to-date practical guide describing the various agglomeration phenomena and industrial techniques for size enlargement.

In addition to introducing the properties of agglomerates and the characteristics of the different methods, descriptions of the machinery and discussions of specific equipment features are the main topics.

Agglomeration Processes: Phenomena, Technologies, Equipment is intended for everybody working in industries that process and handle particulate solids as it aims to help understand and control unwanted agglomeration as well as use, improve, and develop methods for the beneficial size enlargement by agglomeration.

Contents

1. A Short History of Agglomeration
2. Agglomeration as a Generic, Independent, and Interdisciplinary Field of Science
3. Glossary of Agglomeration Terms
4. Agglomeration Theories
   • The Development of Strength of Agglomerates
   • Binding Mechanisms
   • Binders, Lubricants, and Other Additives
   • Estimation of Agglomerate Strength
   • Theoretical Considerations
   • Laboratory and Industrial Evaluations
   • Structure of Agglomerates
   • General Considerations
   • Porosity and Techniques That Influence Porosity
   • Other Characteristics of Agglomerates
   • Undesired and Desired Agglomeration
5. Agglomeration Technologies
6. Tumble/Growth Agglomeration
   • Mechanisms of Tumble/Growth Agglomeration
   • Kinetics of Tumble/Growth Agglomeration
   • Post-Treatment Methods
   • Tumble/Growth Agglomeration Technologies
   • Disc and Drum Agglomerators
   • Mixer Agglomerators
   • Spray Dryers
   • Fluidized Bed Agglomerators
   • Other Low Density Tumble/Growth Agglomerators
   • Agglomeration in Liquid Suspensions
7. Pressure Agglomeration
   • Mechanisms of Pressure Agglomeration
   • Structure of Pressure Agglomeration
   • Post-Treatment Methods
   • Pressure Agglomeration Technologies
   • Low-Pressure Agglomeration
   • Medium-Pressure Agglomeration
   • High-Pressure Agglomeration
   • Isostatic Pressing
8. Agglomeration by Heat/Sintering
   • Mechanisms of Sintering
   • Sintering Technologies
   • Batch Sintering
   • Continuous Sintering
9. Special Technologies Using the Binding Mechanisms of Agglomeration
   • Coating
   • Separation Technology
   • Gas/Solid Separation
   • Liquid/Solid Separation
   • Fiber Technologies
10. Engineering Criteria, Development, and Plant Design
    • Preselection of the Most Suitable Agglomeration Process for a Specific Task
    • Laboratory Equipment, Testing, and Scale-Up
    • Peripheral Equipment
11. Outlook

Index

• List of Vendors
• Wordfinder
• Subject

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