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April — Drying Using cascade exhaust airflow in conveyor dryers Shannon Stanforth This article describes how a cascade exhaust system can help you effectively and efficiently manage your conveyor dryer's airflow. Suppliers' tips Equipment suppliers offer advice on how to reduce the water content of a slurry to 10 percent moisture or less. Industry perspective: Reflections John W. Carson The author reflects on five decades in the bulk solids industry and looks ahead to the future of bulk solids technology. Mixing Mechanics Fernando J. Muzzio The author discusses micromixing, in which the mechanical energy applied during mixing changes the characteristics of individual particles in a blend. Arching prevention: Knowing your material and process Kerry Johanson This article explains how testing a bulk material's characteristics and analyzing your process conditions can help you prevent arches that stop material flow. May — Bagging and Packaging Selecting a bulk bag conditioning system Robert Meirick and Chad Gleesing This article explains how a bulk bag conditioner works and discusses what you should consider when selecting a bulk bag conditioning system. Suppliers' tips Equipment suppliers explain how to evaluate the cost- effectiveness of automating a packaging line and offer tips on handling lightweight powders in bulk bag filling equipment. Industry perspective: The importance of research Johnselvakumar Lawrence The author discusses the importance of bulk solids education and nonproprietary research and highlights the work being done at the Kansas State University Bulk Solids Innovation Center in Salina, Kan. Dust Doctor John A. Constance The columnist discusses how to balance an exhaust system's airflow to improve system performance without expensive equipment upgrades. Case history: Gain-in-weight system helps customers slim down A new bulk batching system provides a meal-replacement manufacturer increased efficiency and accountability. June — Size Reduction How to select and start up a fluidized-bed jet mill system Gary Liu This article explains how to select a fluidized-bed jet mill for your application and optimize your system during startup. Tips for maintaining and operating an impact mill Eric Marcotte Learn how proper maintenance can increase your mill's efficiency and lifespan and help you get the most out of your mill's wear parts. Suppliers' tips Equipment suppliers discuss how to reduce energy consumption in a grinding operation. Industry perspective: Greed and size reduction Ray Cocco The author explains why each size-reduction step should only reduce a material's particle size by one order of magnitude. Agglomeration Advisor William H. Engelleitner The guest columnist reviews some of the agglomeration project startup advice he's given in the past, including information on sampling, testing, and choosing equipment and consultants. Using discrete element method software to design bulk solids handling equipment Andrés D. Orlando and Eric P. Maynard This article offers an overview of discrete element method, explains its limitations, and offers guidance for how to most effectively use discrete element method for engineering design. Nanotechnology Find out what's happening in the world of nanotechnology, including new nanoscience research, new research facilities, and nanopowder manufacturing. July — Mechanical Conveying Case history: Conveying system provides recipe to meet demand Tubular cable conveyors help a gluten-free bakery increase production. Diagnosing common gear-drive problems David Kennedy This article lists some common symptoms of abnormal gear wear and provides general tips for how to solve gear-drive problems. Suppliers' tips Equipment suppliers discuss how to convey highly combustible bulk solids. Industry perspective: White House prioritizes continuous pharma Fernando J. Muzzio The author discusses a report released by the National Science a n d Te c h n o l o g y C o u n c i l i d e n t i f y i n g f i v e a d v a n c e d manufacturing technologies as "areas of emerging priority." Pneumatic points to ponder… Jack D. Hilbert The columnist discusses common applications for using flexible pneumatic conveying line, the different types of flexible line, and how flexible conveying line impacts a system's pressure drop. Air pollution control Industrial-emissions-related news, along with a selection of products that can help you control air pollution at your plant. 8 PBE August 2016