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| Coating
parameters to consider |
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Gathering information on
the coating process parameters is useful in analyzing the process and
for future discussion with partners |
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Product
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Nature
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| Shape |
| Dimensions |
| Surface aspect
/ hygroscopicity |
| Density |
| Composition |
| Resistance |
| Fines |
| Liquid
ingredients |
Nature
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| Composition |
| Particles |
| Solvent
_________ and concentration_____________% |
| Viscosity
curve |
| Melting temperature |
| Maximum
temperature |
| Drying
/ setting behaviour |
| Powder
ingredients |
Nature
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| Composition |
| Granulometry |
| Fat content |
| Moisture content |
| Bridging? |
| Abrasive_______, corrosive________? |
| Production |
Annual
production
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| Shifts/day |
| Equivalent throughput in kg/hour |
| Process |
Upstream
equipment (feeding rate consistency)
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| Rate of liquid addition |
| Temperature of liquid |
| Rate of powder addition |
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| Environment |
Current
available : _____ volts, _____ phases, ____ Neutral, ____ Hz
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| Compressed air : pressure ________
bar |
| Available thermal liquid circulation |
| Connection with upstream equipment |
| Infeed heigth |
| Connecton with downstream equiment |
| Outlet heigth |
| Control : ____ manual, ______local,
_____central monitoring |
| Availability of space L ________ x W
________ x H _________ |
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The above results in specific equipement characteristics |
| Equipment |
Nominal
throughput |
| Main
function |
| Particle
movements |
| Product/ingredient
flows |
| Air
flow |
| Temperature
range |
| Energy
sources |
| Control |
| Material
surface treatment |
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