In solids handling, understanding the behavior of powders and materials is critical for optimizing system performance and avoiding costly errors. Proper testing provides valuable insights into material properties and equipment compatibility, ensuring efficient, reliable, and safe operations.
Below is a compilation of blog posts from De Dietrich that highlight the importance of solids handling process testing, with practical advice and expert insights for manufacturers and process engineers.
1. The Importance of Testing Your Powder's Characteristics for Pneumatic Transfer
Every powder behaves differently, making it essential to evaluate its specific characteristics before implementing pneumatic transfer systems. This post dives into key powder properties like bulk density, particle size, and flowability, explaining how testing helps ensure the right system design for optimal performance.
2. Why Test the Pneumatic Transfer Properties of Your Powder?
Pneumatic transfer systems are highly effective, but their success hinges on understanding the transfer properties of the materials being handled. This blog explores why testing is crucial, discussing parameters like conveying velocity, material compatibility, and pressure requirements to prevent operational inefficiencies and system failures.
3. Testing Your Product Before Purchasing a Solids Transfer System
Investing in a solids transfer system is a significant decision. This post explains why pre-purchase testing is a critical step, helping you avoid common pitfalls and ensuring that the selected equipment is well-suited for your specific material and process requirements. This testing validates performance and gives you confidence in your equipment choice.
4. Testing New Equipment
Introducing new equipment into your process requires careful evaluation to confirm its compatibility and effectiveness. This article provides insights into the importance of testing new equipment in real-world scenarios, identifying potential challenges before full-scale implementation, saving time and reducing risk.
FAQs on Solids Handling Process Testing
Q: What is solids handling process testing?
It is the evaluation of powder and bulk material properties, such as density, flowability, and transfer characteristics, to ensure system performance and equipment compatibility.
Q: Why test powders before pneumatic transfer?
Every powder behaves differently. Testing identifies the correct transfer velocity, pressure, and equipment requirements to avoid blockages and system failures.
Q: When should solids handling process testing be performed?
Testing should be done before purchasing new solids transfer equipment, before scaling up production, or when introducing new powders into an existing process.
Why Solids Handling Process Testing Matters
Solids handling process testing is not just an optional step—it’s a necessity for ensuring process efficiency, system reliability, and safety. From understanding material properties to validating new equipment, testing helps minimize risks and optimize performance.
For more information and to explore these topics in detail, visit the De Dietrich blog or watch our webinar on product testing. Whether you’re upgrading your system or starting from scratch, our expertise can help to guide you toward smarter, safer decisions.
Need additional help? Reach out to our team to discuss your specific material and process requirements.
