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  Why Hopper Fill Level Changes Powder Discharge

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  Why Hopper Fill Level Changes Powder Discharge

  Conveying, Flowability, Hoppers, Insights

Why Hopper Fill Level Changes Powder Discharge

Do not diagnose a feeder as if the [...]

By Martijn Daalder|2026-06-06T13:34:45+01:006 June 2026|Categories: Conveying, Flowability, Hoppers, Insights|Tags: aerated bulk density, arching, Bulk density, deaeration, feeder instability, feeder pulsing, flowability, hopper discharge, hopper fill level, hopper flow, permeability, pneumatic conveying, powder compaction, powder discharge, powder flow, powder handling, ratholing, retained air, screw feeder, settled bulk density|0 Comments

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  Powder Deaeration: Flushing, Surging, and Air Retention

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  Powder Deaeration: Flushing, Surging, and Air Retention

  Bulk Solids Characterization, Conveying, Flowability, Know How, Permeability

Powder Deaeration: Flushing, Surging, and Air Retention

Powder instability after conveying, filling, or transfer [...]

By Martijn Daalder|2026-06-06T00:39:22+01:006 June 2026|Categories: Bulk Solids Characterization, Conveying, Flowability, Know How, Permeability|Tags: air retention, bulk density recovery, bulk solids handling, deaeration lag, dust release, feeder pulsing, fine powders, hopper discharge, loss-in-weight feeder, low permeability powders, pneumatic conveying, powder deaeration, powder flowability, powder flushing, powder handling, powder permeability, powder settling, powder surging, Powder troubleshooting, retained air in powders, unstable discharge|0 Comments

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  Real-Time Particle Characterization and Process Control

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  Real-Time Particle Characterization and Process Control

  AI, Analytical Techniques and Methods, Conveying, Feature Article, Flowability, Particle Size Testing

Real-Time Particle Characterization and Process Control

Real-time particle characterization is moving powder processing from [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-06-03T19:10:05+01:006 June 2026|Categories: AI, Analytical Techniques and Methods, Conveying, Feature Article, Flowability, Particle Size Testing|Tags: acoustic emission, AI in powder processing, closed-loop control, digital twins, hybrid modeling, hydrocyclone control, inline particle size measurement, inline powder sensors, particle size distribution, PAT, powder bed fusion, powder characterization, powder process control, powder quality control, process analytical technology, process monitoring, real-time particle characterization, sensor fusion, soft sensors, vibrating screen choking|0 Comments

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  Fine Powder Fluidization in Pneumatic Conveying and Discharge Control

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  Fine Powder Fluidization in Pneumatic Conveying and Discharge Control

  Conveying, Feature Article, Flowability, Particle Size Testing, Permeability, Segregation

Fine Powder Fluidization in Pneumatic Conveying and Discharge Control

Fine powder fluidization can support controlled pneumatic conveying, [...]

By Martijn Daalder|2026-05-29T18:24:26+01:0030 May 2026|Categories: Conveying, Feature Article, Flowability, Particle Size Testing, Permeability, Segregation|Tags: air entrainment, bulk density variation, cohesive powders, dense phase conveying, fine particles, fine powder fluidization, fluidization segregation, Geldart classification, Moisture Sensitivity, pneumatic conveying, powder deaeration, powder flowability, powder flushing, powder handling, powder permeability, powder segregation, powder testing, receiving hopper|0 Comments

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  Powder Segregation Diagnosis During Mixing, Conveying, and Filling

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  Powder Segregation Diagnosis During Mixing, Conveying, and Filling

  Conveying, Editors pick, Feature Article, Flowability, Mixing technology, Segregation, Uncategorised

Powder Segregation Diagnosis During Mixing, Conveying, and Filling

Powder segregation diagnosis starts by locating where the [...]

By Martijn Daalder|2026-04-11T12:59:57+01:0011 April 2026|Categories: Conveying, Editors pick, Feature Article, Flowability, Mixing technology, Segregation, Uncategorised|Tags: and dusting., and filling, and how to identify sifting, conveying, fluidization, Learn how powder segregation diagnosis works during mixing, trajectory effects|0 Comments

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  Pneumatic Conveying Attrition: Transfer Quietly Changes Powder

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  Pneumatic Conveying Attrition: Transfer Quietly Changes Powder

  Attrition, Conveying, Dustiness, Insights

Pneumatic Conveying Attrition: Transfer Quietly Changes Powder

Pneumatic conveying attrition can change a powder even [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-04-18T10:22:46+01:004 April 2026|Categories: Attrition, Conveying, Dustiness, Insights|Tags: blend integrity, conveying bends, dilute phase conveying, dustiness, feeder instability, fines generation, particle breakage, particle velocity, pneumatic conveying attrition, powder degradation, powder handling, PSD shift|0 Comments

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  Deaeration lag, why “easy flowing” powders still surge

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  Deaeration lag, why “easy flowing” powders still surge

  Bulk Solids Characterization, Conveying, Flowability, Hoppers, Insights

Deaeration lag, why “easy flowing” powders still surge

Deaeration lag in powders creates a timing mismatch [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-04-18T10:24:18+01:0014 February 2026|Categories: Bulk Solids Characterization, Conveying, Flowability, Hoppers, Insights|Tags: aeration, Bulk density, deaeration, feeder surging, hopper discharge, mass flow, permeability, powder flow, silo venting|0 Comments

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  Control banding for powders: making incomplete data actionable

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  Control banding for powders: making incomplete data actionable

  Big Bags, Conveying, Dustiness, Insights

Control banding for powders: making incomplete data actionable

Control banding for powders turns incomplete hazard data [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-04-18T10:26:00+01:0013 December 2025|Categories: Big Bags, Conveying, Dustiness, Insights|Tags: big bag discharge, containment, control banding, control banding for powders, Dust control, dust exposure, enclosure, exposure assessment, inhalable dust, local exhaust ventilation, occupational exposure limits, occupational hygiene, OEB bands, OEL bands, powder exposure, powder handling, powder plant safety, risk management, sampling point, screw conveyor|0 Comments

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  Changeover Losses in Continuous Powder Lines: 5 Fast Wins to Boost Efficiency

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  Changeover Losses in Continuous Powder Lines: 5 Fast Wins to Boost Efficiency

  Adhesion, Conveying, Insights, Mixing technology

Changeover Losses in Continuous Powder Lines: 5 Fast Wins to Boost Efficiency

Changeovers can quietly waste hours and tons of [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-04-18T10:27:53+01:0011 October 2025|Categories: Adhesion, Conveying, Insights, Mixing technology|Tags: changeover, cleaning, continuous process, continuous processing, downtime reduction, operational efficiency, powder handling, purge optimization, yield improvement|0 Comments

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  Electrostatic Troubleshooting in Powder handling

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  Electrostatic Troubleshooting in Powder handling

  Conveying, Dustiness, Electrostatic Effects, Flowability, Know How

Electrostatic Troubleshooting in Powder handling

Electrostatic troubleshooting in powder handling addresses particle properties, [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-04-18T10:28:01+01:0029 August 2025|Categories: Conveying, Dustiness, Electrostatic Effects, Flowability, Know How|Tags: bulk solids handling, dust explosion prevention, electrostatic troubleshooting powder handling, hopper discharge, particle adhesion, pneumatic conveying, powder flow, powder processing safety, powder QA, static control, triboelectric charging|0 Comments

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