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Erco award 1975: Basic research in particle technology and some novel applications
Author(s) -
Capes C. E.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
the canadian journal of chemical engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.404
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1939-019X
pISSN - 0008-4034
DOI - 10.1002/cjce.5450540102
Subject(s) - beneficiation , fluidization , waste management , particle (ecology) , engineering , particulates , tailings , relevance (law) , process engineering , environmental science , fluidized bed , materials science , political science , geology , chemistry , metallurgy , organic chemistry , law , oceanography
Abstract Particle technology is concerned with the problems of dealing with matter in a finely‐divided state. Its importance cannot be over emphasized today in view of its relevance, for example, to waste treatment, environmental problems and the efficient recovery and beneficiation of ores and fossil fuels. This paper discusses the author's involvement in particle technology research relating to fluid‐particle systems and size enlargement processes. The innovative solution of practical problems through development of a background of knowledge from continuing basic studies is emphasized. Specific examples are cited in the areas of separation by particulate gas fluidization, dence phase conveying, upgrading of waste particulate material, balling circuit design and operation, and the beneficiation of coal fines with tailings recovery.