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What type of drum is typically used in the film coating process with Perforated Pan Systems?
What type of drum is typically used in the film coating process with Perforated Pan Systems?
- Vertical drum
- Non-perforated drum
- Double drum
- Perforated drum (correct)
Which system allows the drying air to be directed from inside the drum through the tablet bed?
Which system allows the drying air to be directed from inside the drum through the tablet bed?
- Hi-coater
- Accela Cota
- Driacoater (correct)
- Pan coating
How is the coating system applied to the tablets in Pan coating process?
How is the coating system applied to the tablets in Pan coating process?
- By pouring directly on tablets from above
- By spraying nozzles only
- Through spraying nozzles or distribution pipes (correct)
- Through a slot at the bottom of the pan
What is the first step in the Pan coating process?
What is the first step in the Pan coating process?
When should half of the coating solution be applied in Pan coating?
When should half of the coating solution be applied in Pan coating?
In the Pan coating process, when should the rest of the solution be added?
In the Pan coating process, when should the rest of the solution be added?
What is a potential solution to film cracking issues?
What is a potential solution to film cracking issues?
What can result in an 'orange peel' effect on a coating?
What can result in an 'orange peel' effect on a coating?
How can bridging of logos on a coating be decreased?
How can bridging of logos on a coating be decreased?
What is a common cause of blistering in coatings?
What is a common cause of blistering in coatings?
How is sugar coating different from film coating?
How is sugar coating different from film coating?
What change can decrease color variation issues in coatings?
What change can decrease color variation issues in coatings?
Which process variables are crucial in the film coating process?
Which process variables are crucial in the film coating process?
What are the two basic systems used to apply a finely divided spray onto tablets?
What are the two basic systems used to apply a finely divided spray onto tablets?
Which coating fault is caused by overwetting and inadequate drying conditions?
Which coating fault is caused by overwetting and inadequate drying conditions?
What may occur if the internal stresses exceed the tensile strength of the film in film-coated tablets?
What may occur if the internal stresses exceed the tensile strength of the film in film-coated tablets?
Which characteristic should film-coated tablets ideally display according to the text?
Which characteristic should film-coated tablets ideally display according to the text?
What is the main purpose of the film coating process as mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of the film coating process as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of applying a seal coat to the tablet core in sugar coating?
What is the purpose of applying a seal coat to the tablet core in sugar coating?
Which material is a purified resinous secretion of the insect Laccifer lacca used in sugar coating?
Which material is a purified resinous secretion of the insect Laccifer lacca used in sugar coating?
What is one of the stability problems associated with Shellac used in sugar coating?
What is one of the stability problems associated with Shellac used in sugar coating?
Which technique can be used to apply the coating syrup in sugar coating?
Which technique can be used to apply the coating syrup in sugar coating?
What are some materials that can be used for sealing in sugar-coating techniques?
What are some materials that can be used for sealing in sugar-coating techniques?
What is a possible method for preventing localized overwetting in sugar coating?
What is a possible method for preventing localized overwetting in sugar coating?
