Description:  In this second session of a three-part lecture series on mixing and blending fundamentals, Eric Maynard, Senior Engineering Consultant with Jenike & Johanson, covers the basics of continuous mixing & sampling.

Continuous mixing processes are described for common industrial applications.  After discussion of mixing fundamentals, Eric then reviews specific continuous mixing equipment, such as rotating drum, blending ribbons or screw mixers, and gravity flow blenders.  Basic operating features, system advantages, and possible concerns with each mixer are presented in this session.

The basics of sampling is also discussed in this session.  Methods of sample collection and analysis are reviewed, along with common sampling pitfalls.  Eric presents the concept of nested sampling, which can provide help to diagnose blend uniformity problems.

Information from this lecture can effectively help an engineer, formulator, or plant operator with the continuous mixing and sampling fundamentals required to troubleshoot on-going mixing difficulties or help with selecting a new piece of equipment for a powder blending application.

Lecture includes downloadable class notes and a self administered quiz with answer sheet.  The seven-day subscription allows you to watch and review this video class as many times as you need.

	Session 1:  Mixing and blending fundamentals - Batch mixing Batch mixing processes are described for common industrial applications. The differences between mixing and blending are presented, including the three basic.. (click for more)
	Session 2:  Mixing and blending fundamentals - Continuous mixing & sampling Continuous mixing processes are described for common industrial applications. After discussion of mixing fundamentals, Eric then reviews specific.. (click for more)
	Session 3:  Mixing and blending fundamentals - Post mix handling Though many blenders can reliably mix materials, often little attention is paid to the method of blend discharge, which can result in de-mixed or segregation.. (click for more)

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Eric Maynard is a Senior Engineering Consultant with Jenike & Johanson. He has designed handling and pneumatic conveying systems for bulk solids including cement, coal, limestone, plastics, foods and pharmaceuticals since joining the firm in the mid-1990's.  He is a cement industry specialist, and has experience with dust explosivity and powder electrostatic applications.

He frequently lectures on the storage, flow and conveying of bulk solids for companies and at numerous conferences.  Also, he has published over twenty articles on solids flow, blending, segregation, and pneumatic transport.

Eric is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, AIChE, and the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA.  Eric received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

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Eric Maynard
Jenike & Johanson, Inc.
400 Business Park Drive
Tyngsboro, MA  01879
Telephone:  978-649-3300
Fax:  978-649-3399
Email:  epmaynard@jenike.com
Web site:  http://www.jenike.com/

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