Subject: Engineering

Starches: Fundamentals and Process Applications in Industrial Operations

This comprehensive training course is on the fundamentals of starch science and its applications in various industries. The course will cover the basics of starch chemistry, structure, and properties, and how these properties can be tailored to suit different industrial applications. You can expect to learn about the different types of starches and their functional… Continue reading Starches: Fundamentals and Process Applications in Industrial Operations

Optimization of Powders for Flowability

There are several metrics that formulators use to quantify the flowability of powder blends, including angle of repose, Carr and Hausner ratios, FFC, and flow energies. They all have one thing in common: none will predict whether or not a powder will flow in a hopper. Frequently, powders that are deemed easy flowing exhibit flow… Continue reading Optimization of Powders for Flowability

Greg Mehos, Ph.D., P.E

Greg Mehos, Ph.D., P.E., is the Director of Greg Mehos & Associates LLC, a chemical engineering consultant who specializes in bulk solids handling, storage, and processing, and an adjunct professor at the University of Rhode Island. Greg enjoys teaching professionals and students bulk solids engineering fundamentals so that they can solve powder-handling problems and design… Continue reading Greg Mehos, Ph.D., P.E

Introduction to Softgel Manufacturing and Controls

Softgel dosage forms represent a modern take on the traditional tablet product, the most common type of pharmaceutical products produced. In the patient’s hand, a softgel can seem like a simple product not knowing there are numerous complexities that go into its manufacture. But for the manufacturer, without a clear understanding of the science behind… Continue reading Introduction to Softgel Manufacturing and Controls

Introduction to Tablet Manufacturing by the Direct Compression Process

Solid oral dosage forms such as tablets and capsules represent the most common type of pharmaceutical products produced. In the patient’s hand, a tablet can seem like a simple product not knowing there are numerous complexities that go into its manufacture. But for the manufacturer, without a clear understanding of the science behind the ingredients… Continue reading Introduction to Tablet Manufacturing by the Direct Compression Process

Packaging Design

A package can mean the difference between proper dosing or failure to follow a drug regimen. It can build product loyalty or drive a user to switch to a different offering. It can also mean profitable manufacturing or a cost of goods headache. At the conclusion of this accredited training, you will understand the range… Continue reading Packaging Design

Dry Blending Technology

Dry blending is a key process in many industries. It is very important to understand the bulk solid properties that are present in an operation and how this affects process effectiveness. A lack of understanding can lead to excessive downtime and unnecessary expense to accompany. Several key areas will be covered including bulk solids properties,… Continue reading Dry Blending Technology

Mixing Technology: Fundamentals and Applications

This training program, developed by industry experts, covers the fundamentals of mixing and their practical applications in various commercial operations. The lectures will provide a comprehensive understanding of turbulence, emulsions, rheology, and interfacial phenomena, taking into account the latest research and industry practices. The course will analyze mixing processes for single-phase systems with low and… Continue reading Mixing Technology: Fundamentals and Applications

Rheology and Surfactants

Developing products that can properly wet surfaces, disperse pigments, emulsify key components, or generate or destabilize foam is challenging due to the high surface tension of water. Understanding how materials are affected by applied stress forces and their flow behavior is crucial for formulators to develop products with optimal outcomes in terms of production, storage,… Continue reading Rheology and Surfactants

Spray Drying: Advanced Technology Overview

This accredited course focuses on Spray-Drying technology, a very important process in numerous industries. The course will emphasize the scientific fundamentals and practical operational aspects of Spray-Drying that are seen day-to-day in industries such as Food, Beverages, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Pulp and Paper, etc. The primary goal will be to help scientists, engineers, and operations professionals… Continue reading Spray Drying: Advanced Technology Overview