From time to time there is particle news not related to HORIBA that we find worth sharing. This is one of those times. 

Some of you may be interested to hear that Jim Litster, the Head of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Sheffield in Sheffield, U.K., has a new textbook entitled " Design and Processing of Particulate Products" published by Cambridge University Press.  

 

Jim is a well known within IFPRI (International Fine Particles Research Institute) and a force in the particle community. Willie, this month's webinar speaker wrote an informative review in the link below. 

The genesis of the book is closely related to Jim's experience as an IFPRI contractor and consultant and is filled with case studies of his many years working in the field of particle size.  For more information, contact Cambridge University Press：

http://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/engineering/chemical-engineering/design-and-processing-particulate-products?format=HB

 

Abstract
 

With this unique and comprehensive text, readers will gain the quantitative tools needed to engineer the particulate processes and products that are ubiquitous in modern life. Covering a series of particle and particulate delivery form design processes, with emphasis on design and operation to control particle attributes, and supported by many worked examples, it is essential reading for students and practitioners. Topics covered include a range of particle design processes such as crystallization and precipitation, granulation, grinding, aerosol processes and spray drying, as well as forms of delivery such as granules, tablets, dry powders, and aerosols. Readers will learn from real-world examples how the primary particle properties and the structure and properties of the delivery form can lead to high performance products, ranging from pharmaceuticals, consumer goods and foods, to specialty chemicals, paints, agricultural chemicals and minerals.

Reviews&endorsements
 

'Jim has a clear and unique way of teaching that is both academically and industrially valuable. In this book, Jim has taken the next step in producing a textbook that provides both the background science and engineering required to work in this area and provides numerous practical examples of how the real-world engineer needs to work through practical everyday problems. In industry we are always looking for the bright new engineer who can step into a role of a practical problem solver, but how is that normally possible when a new engineer has no concept of what industrial particle processing is or practice in solving problems in this area? Jim's book is a great start in overviewing and teaching this broad field and providing great, concrete examples on how to solve the exact problems that the new and seasoned engineer will face. This book grasps the challenges of particle processing and engineering and teaches the reader to be a better engineer.' W. A. Hendrickson, President of International Fine Particles Research Institute
 

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