Fine Particle Technology

Numbering Code U-ENG27 37070 LJ61
U-ENG27 37070 LJ76
Year/Term 2022 ・ Second semester
Number of Credits 2 Course Type Lecture
Target Year Target Student
Language Japanese Day/Period Tue.3
Instructor name MATSUSAKA SHUJI (Graduate School of Engineering Professor)
WATANABE SATOSHI (Graduate School of Engineering Associate Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course From raw materials to finished products, powders—particle aggregates—are often used in chemical processes. In this course, students will learn about the fundamental properties of particles, characteristics of powders, properties of dispersed particles in a gas (vapor) or liquid phase, particle dynamic behavior analysis, and the generation, separation, and collection of particles.
Course Goals Students will acquire an understanding of the characteristics of particles and powders, and of methods of analyzing the dynamic behavior of fine particles. Students will also foster their abilities in applications and developments involving the manipulation of fine particles, including their generation, separation, and collection.
Schedule and Contents Overview of fine-particle engineering (1)
Explanation is made of the role of fine engineering in chemical processes, with examples from classical processes and natural phenomena.

Particle properties and measurement (4)
In these lectures, explanation is made regarding the following: particle diameter expression method, particle size distribution and related statistical processing methods, dynamic properties, especially the basic properties of elastic deformation and plastic deformation, physicochemical properties including droplet formation and capillary condensation, etc., electrostatic properties related to electrical charge, optical properties from the relationship between light wavelength and particle diameter, etc., as well as the properties of individual particles, and the characteristics of particle interactions and particle aggregates (assemblies). Measurement methods for these will also be discussed.

Gas (vapor)-phase particle systems (5)
Lectures focus on the basics of microparticle generation via pulverization and nucleation, as well as motion of gas-phase dispersed particles. Explanation is made of analysis methods for basic phenomena such as wall-surface deposition, fine particle aggregation, etc. Using this as a foundation, discussion is then made of various operations, including dispersion, classification, solid-gas separation, materials processing, etc.

Liquid-phase particle systems (4)
Explanation is made of interactions of liquid-phase dispersion particles, and this base is used to discuss unit operations including dispersion, aggregation, filtration, etc. Examples of ordered structure formation based on particle group interactions are explained next. Finally, confirmation is made of the extent that students have understood the contents of this course.

General summary of course (1)
A summary, chiefly focused on dry powder operations.
Evaluation Methods and Policy Evaluation is made on the basis of scores (results) in periodically given tests. Consideration will also be given to reports that may be assigned at any time during the course.
Course Requirements None
Study outside of Class (preparation and review) Students must prepare for classes, and review after classes.
Textbooks Textbooks/References Biryuushi Kougaku – Fine particle technology, K. Okuyama, H. Masuda and S. Morooka, (Ohmsha), ISBN:4-274-12900-4
References, etc. Gendai Kagaku Kogaku, K. Hashimoto, F. Ogino, (Sangyo Tosho), ISBN:4-7828-2609-5
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