Principles of powder mechanics;: Essays on the packing and flow of powders and bulk solids (International series of monographs in chemical engineering)
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International Series of Monographs in Chemical Engineering, Volume 10: Principles of Powder Essays on the Packing and Flow of Powders and Bulk Solids covers topics on packings; elementary statics; measurement of powder properties; flow patterns and segregation; and kinematics.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the fundamental physical principles governing the behavior, packing, and flow characteristics of granular materials and bulk solids. R. L. Brown, a recognized authority in the field of powder technology, synthesizes experimental observations and theoretical frameworks to explain how particulate matter interacts under various mechanical conditions. The work provides a structured approach to understanding the complex dynamics of powders, which are critical to industrial processing and chemical engineering applications.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of packing structures and void fractions in granular beds
- Examination of elementary statics and stress distribution in bulk solids
- Methodologies for the measurement of powder properties
- Investigation of flow patterns, segregation mechanisms, and kinematic behavior
Scope Limits
- Does not cover advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations
- Excludes modern digital modeling techniques developed after the publication date
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this volume as a foundational text for understanding the mechanical behavior of bulk solids in industrial settings. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which remains a standard reference for students and practitioners in chemical engineering.
Page Count:
221
Publication Date:
1970-01-01
Publisher:
Pergamon Press
ISBN-10:
0080066054
ISBN-13:
9780080066059
Mechanical engineering
Physics
Materials Science
Chemical Engineering
Engineering