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Part I CHARACTERIZATION OF PARTICULATE SYSTEMS AND RELATION TO STORAGE AND CONVEYING
1 Introduction
1.1 Definitions of unit operations
1.2 Powder and particle technology
1.3 The solid state: main distinctive properties
2 Bulk Solids: Properties and Characterization
2.1 Introductory aspects
2.2 Classification of powders
2.3 Sampling
2.4 Failure properties
2.5 Laboratory exercise: determination of some failure properties of[...]

Part I CHARACTERIZATION OF PARTICULATE SYSTEMS AND RELATION TO STORAGE AND CONVEYING
1 Introduction
1.1 Definitions of unit operations
1.2 Powder and particle technology
1.3 The solid state: main distinctive properties
2 Bulk Solids: Properties and Characterization
2.1 Introductory aspects
2.2 Classification of powders
2.3 Sampling
2.4 Failure properties
2.5 Laboratory exercise: determination of some failure properties of powders
2.6 Particle size analysis
2.7 Laboratory exercise: particle size analysis by different methods
3 Storage and Conveying of Bulk Solids
3.1 Introduction: storage alternatives
3.2 Outdoors storage
3.3 Confined storage
3.4 Laboratory exercise: evaluation of wall loads in silos
3.5 Bulk solids conveying
3.6 Laboratory exercise: pneumatic conveying characteristics of different granules
Part II BULK SOLIDS PROCESSING
4 Size Reduction
4.1 Fundamental principles of comminution
4.2 Energy requirements in comminution
4.3 Size reduction equipment
4.4 Criteria for selecting size reduction processes
4.5 Laboratory exercise: determination of reduction relations using a hammer mill
5 Size Enlargement
5.1 Introduction: agglomeration processes
5.2 Aggregation fundamentals: strength of agglomerates
5.3 Agglomeration methods
5.4 Selection criteria for agglomeration methods
5.5 Design aspects of agglomeration processes
5.6 Applications
5.7 Laboratory exercise: comparing methods for tumbling agglomeration of powders
6 Mixing
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Blending mechanisms
6.3 Statistical approach of mixing processes
6.4 Mixing equipment
6.5 Design and selection factors
6.6 Laboratory exercise: determination of blending indices for different tumbling mixers
7 Fluidization
7.1 Theoretical fundamentals
7.2 Fluidized regimes
7.3 Applications of fluidization
7.4 Laboratory exercise: fluidized-bed coating of food particulates
Part III SEPARATION TECHNIQUES FOR PARTICULATE SOLIDS
8 Introductory Aspects
8.1 Different mixtures relevant in industry
8.2 Classification of separation techniques
8.3 Specific techniques for granular materials
9 Solid Mixtures
9.1 Screening
9.2 Electromagnetic separation
9.3 Electrostatic separation
9.4 Laboratory exercise: efficiency of separation on single-stage screening
10 Solid–Fluid Systems
10.1 Introduction: simultaneous flow of fluids and solids
10.2 Separation efficiency
10.3 Solid–gas separations
10.4 Solid–liquid separation techniques
Appendix 1: International (SI) System of Units
Appendix 2: Density and Viscosity of Water at Different Temperatures and 101.325 kPa
Appendix 3: Density and Viscosity of Air at Different Temperatures and 101.325 kPa
Appendix 4: Dimensional Analysis
Appendix 5: Standard Screen Scales
Appendix 6: Guidelines for the Preparation of Laboratory Reports
Appendix 7: Notation