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What is the purpose of size enlargement in particulate systems?
What is the purpose of size enlargement in particulate systems?
- To increase the health hazards associated with particles
- To improve flowability and control solubility in food products (correct)
- To decrease the bulk density for storage
- To reduce interparticle friction
Which method of agglomeration involves introducing heat?
Which method of agglomeration involves introducing heat?
- Sintering (correct)
- Nucleation
- Granulation or Agitative Agglomeration
- Compaction or Compressive Agglomeration
In the stages of agglomeration rate processes, what happens during layering?
In the stages of agglomeration rate processes, what happens during layering?
- Fresh particles are formed by attrition
- Increase in particle size but not in total mass of particles
- Particles experience coalescence
- Material is deposited on the surfaces of nuclei (correct)
What is the primary objective of using glidants in particulate systems?
What is the primary objective of using glidants in particulate systems?
Which method of agglomeration involves agglomeration by agitation?
Which method of agglomeration involves agglomeration by agitation?
Why may fine particles be difficult to discharge from hoppers?
Why may fine particles be difficult to discharge from hoppers?
Which mechanism involves deforming solids until they break or tear?
Which mechanism involves deforming solids until they break or tear?
What type of force is involved in coarse reduction of hard solids to give fines?
What type of force is involved in coarse reduction of hard solids to give fines?
According to Rittinger's Law, what is the relationship between energy required and particle size in product?
According to Rittinger's Law, what is the relationship between energy required and particle size in product?
Which process involves fine pulverization when the size of the product reaches the micrometer range?
Which process involves fine pulverization when the size of the product reaches the micrometer range?
What does Walker et al. propose about the energy required for size reduction?
What does Walker et al. propose about the energy required for size reduction?
In crushing laws, what does Rittinger's Law imply about reducing material from 100 mm to 50 mm compared to 50 mm to 33.3 mm?
In crushing laws, what does Rittinger's Law imply about reducing material from 100 mm to 50 mm compared to 50 mm to 33.3 mm?
Which type of analysis is more precise for calculating average particle size, specific surface area, or particle population?
Which type of analysis is more precise for calculating average particle size, specific surface area, or particle population?
What is the basis for determining screen effectiveness in Method 1?
What is the basis for determining screen effectiveness in Method 1?
Which factor plays a crucial role in determining the capacity of a screen?
Which factor plays a crucial role in determining the capacity of a screen?
What is the formula typically used to calculate the capacity of screens for dense materials like ores?
What is the formula typically used to calculate the capacity of screens for dense materials like ores?
What distinguishes Method 2 for determining screen effectiveness from Method 1?
What distinguishes Method 2 for determining screen effectiveness from Method 1?
How is cumulative analysis different from differential analysis regarding assumptions about particle size?
How is cumulative analysis different from differential analysis regarding assumptions about particle size?
