Powder Characterisation Workshop 2024
Weetwood Hall, Leeds, UK
Reliable and consistent operation of processes involving particulate solids depends critically on understanding powder behaviour through the characterisation of its chemical, physical and mechanical properties. In this workshop, leading experts in the field outline the principles and methods for characterisation, ranging from molecular level to single particles and to bulk levels. The workshop provides a forum for addressing basic principles as well as discussing the state-of-the art techniques and latest developments.
The workshop is tailored for scientists, engineers and technologists who wish to gain a better understanding of powder characteristics with the purpose of addressing powder handling, processing and manufacturing issues from a fundamental basis. It covers a broad overview of various characterisation approaches, followed by an in-depth assessment of their significance.
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Programme
DAY ONE – Tuesday 17 September 2024
09:00 Registration opens – refreshments & pastries
10:00 Introduction
10:10 L1: Sampling and Sample Preparation for Particle Characterisation
Prof Mojtaba Ghadiri | University of Leeds
10:45 L2: Particle Size Analysis
Prof Mojtaba Ghadiri | University of Leeds
11:45 L3: Particle Shape and Structure Characterisation
Dr Mehrdad Pasha | Johnson & Johnson
12:45 Lunch Break, Exhibition and Posters
13:45 L4: Adhesion
Dr Simon Connell | University of Leeds
14:45 L5: Mechanical Properties of Powders
Dr Wei Pin Goh | University of Leeds
15:45 Tea/Coffee break, Exhibition and Posters
16:15 Informal Forum
17:00 Networking Drinks/Exhibition & Poster Session
19:00 Session ends
DAY TWO – Wednesday 18 September 2024
08:30 Morning reception – refreshments & pastries
09:00 L6: Powder Flow Characterisation
Dr Colin Hare | University of Newcastle
10:00 L7: Tabletting and Compaction of Powders
Prof Csaba Sinka | University of Leicester
11:00 Tea/Coffee break, Exhibition and Posters
11:30 L8: Determination of Powder Surface Energy and Surface Chemistry
Prof Jerry Heng | Imperial College London
12:30 Lunch Break, Exhibition and Posters
13:30 L9: Suspension Rheology
Prof Bettina Wolf | University of Birmingham
14:30 L10: Powder Characterisation in Additive Manufacturing
Dr Ali Hassanpour | University of Leeds
15:30 Tea/Coffee break, Exhibition and Posters
16:00 Exhibitors Presentation
16:30 Informal Forum
17:00 Session ends
18:30 Workshop Dinner at Souz le Nez
DAY THREE – Thursday 19 September 2024
08:30 Morning reception – refreshments & pastries
09:00 L11: Segregation in Bulk Flow of Powders
Prof Mojtaba Ghadiri | University of Leeds
10:00 L12: Solubility and Dissolution of Particles
Prof Mingzhong Li | De Montfort University
11:00 Tea/Coffee break, Exhibition and Posters
11:30 L13: Prevention of Electrostatic Discharges during Powder Handling
Dr Simon-Mark Egan | SYENSQO
12:30 Lunch Break, Exhibition and Posters
13:30 L14: Solid-State Spectroscopic Characterisation of Powders
Dr Karen Johnston | Durham University
14:30 Informal Forum
15:00 Workshop Assessment
15:15 Closure of Workshop
Call for Abstracts
The workshop features a dedicated exhibition space for scientific posters, showcasing the latest research in powder characterisation. We encourage participants to contribute to this vibrant discourse by presenting their own posters on related subjects.
For guidance on poster submissions or any related enquiries, please reach out to Dr Wei Pin Goh (W.P.Goh@leeds.ac.uk).
Exhibitors & Sponsors
The workshop will be complemented by a concurrent exhibition, featuring leading equipment manufacturers. Attendees will have the opportunity to witness live demonstrations and explore the cutting-edge particle characterisation tools available in the industry.
If you are interested in exhibiting please contact deborah@constableandsmith.com for more details
Powder Characterisation Workshop Conference Dinner
We are pleased to announce the conference dinner will be held at Sous le nez in Leeds on Wednesday 11 June. Menu details to follow
Venue
We are please to announce the conference will be held at Weetwood Hall, it is one of the finest conference centres in the North of England which is accredited for facilities, services and customer care.
Located in beautiful and easily accessible grounds, with complimentary parking and high-speed Wi-Fi, we believe it has everything we need for a successful event.
Arrival Information
Weetwood Hall Estate is easily accessible with excellent motorway links, just 4.5 miles from Leeds Bradford Airport. They offer free parking for over 170 cars.
If driving along Otley Road there are two ways you can access the hotel:-
- Drive along Otley Road to Weetwood Lane (next to the New Inn) then drive all the way along Weetwood Lane to Hope Pastures and join the Ring Road
- Drive all the way along the Ring Road towards Sainsburys to the roundabout outside David Lloyd and turn around to come back on the other side to be able to enter via the Ring Road
Please contact the hotel on 0113 230 6000 if you require any further assistance.
Car Parking
Car parking at Weetwood Hall is free for all residents and hotel visitors, upon arrival, everyone must enter their vehicle registration number at one of the 12 terminals situated around the hotel in order to receive a virtual permit.
By Car
For Sat Nav Directions: LS16 5PS
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They have two electric vehicle charging points opposite the main hotel reception entrance
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