Powder and Bulk Engineering

2016/2017 Reference & Buyers Resource

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This index includes articles published this year in Powder and Bulk Engineering. Articles are listed by issue; each issue's focus topic articles are listed before general articles. Yo u ' l l f i n d l i s t i n g s f o r a r t i c l e s published after July under "Article Archive" at www.powderbulk.com. January — Mixing and Blending Case history: Perfecting the art of tea A tea importer uses a rotary batch mixer to increase product consistency. Suppliers' tips Suppliers discuss how to ensure batch uniformity when mixing multiple microingredients. Industry perspective: New NFPA standard means change Jack Osborn The author discusses how NFPA 652: Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust affects facilities handling combustible dust. Drying Desk John J. Walsh The author explains how adding a mechanical dewatering predrying step can help make drying operations more efficient and cost-effective. Agglomeration Advisor Brian Young The author discusses the briquetting of waste materials and how it adds economic value to industry. Rotary valve rotor contact detection systems Scott Lodermeier Learn how a rotary valve rotor contact detection system works and the system's benefits and limitations. Controlling your plant's combustible dust hazards John Micheli The author explains what you can do to minimize your plant's dust explosion risk. Case history: Cleaning house A large food manufacturer adds portable industrial vacuums to improve plant sanitation and safety. Dust collection filter media development Lori Lehner The author describes the complex process of dust collection filter media development and explains what you should consider when choosing a filter media supplier for your dust collection system. EnviroPlant A look at what bulk-solids-related companies and organizations are doing to improve sustainability. February — Screening and Classifying Tips for optimizing screener performance This article compiles information from several suppliers to help you keep your screener operating smoothly. Suppliers' tips Suppliers discuss what steps to take to maintain a sanitary screening process. Industry perspective: Every change matters Dan Donovan The author discusses the importance of change management in bulk solids manufacturing. Dust Doctor John A. Constance The author explains how to prevent reverse contamination from your dust collection system. Particle Professor Ray Cocco Learn about common hopper flow problems and how to mitigate them. Case history: Safely sealed A resin manufacturer installs a chain-drag conveyor to better contain a combustible material. Air pollution control Climate change, the courts, and coal — along with info on EPA actions. March — Pneumatic Conveying Pneumatic points to ponder… Jack D. Hilbert The author explains why material buildup occurs in your pneumatic conveying system and discusses ways to keep your conveying lines clear. Using pneumatic conveying to reduce your combustible dust explosion risk Mitch Lund This article explains the five elements required for a dust explosion and shows how a pneumatic conveying system allows you to control those elements to reduce your plant's dust explosion risk. Case history: Pneumatically moving to the top Tough slide-gate valves help a contractor quickly move heavy material to rooftops. Suppliers' tips Suppliers discuss signs that indicate wear on the rotary valve feeding your pneumatic conveying system. Industry perspective: In with the old? Be diligent Richard J. Farnish The author discusses the risks involved with repurposing plant equipment such as storage vessels to extend the equipment's useful life. Nanotechnology Keep up to date on nanotechnology news and research. Index to January-July 2016 articles 6 PBE August 2016

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