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Test facilities for powder and particle technologies

The laboratory enables pilot testing within a wide range of powder technology, including transport, storage, handling, processing, and characterization of powders and particles.

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We develop world-class solutions for the process industry. Our location gives us the advantage of understanding the industry's core requirements. Using our knowledge, we develop solutions that are sustainable, energy-efficient and cost-effective.

  • Powder technology
  • Process digitalization
  • Process modeling and simulation
  • Techno-economic analysis

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Test facilities in Porsgrunn

Powder characterization

  • Particle size and size distribution analysis
  • Particle density (loose, tapped, solid, etc.)
  • Particle shape analysis
  • Surface area (BET)
  • Flow properties
  • Wear measurements by erosion

Fluidization tests

  • Testing fluidization properties in a column
  • Simulation of fluidization properties

Design of powder storage systems (silos and hoppers)

  • Silo design based on powder mechanics for efficient and safe flow and complete emptying
  • Study of mechanical properties of powder
  • Inserts in silos

Powder transport

  • Design and optimization of pneumatic transport systems
  • Customized pilot testing of materials for pneumatic transport and erosion in pipes
  • Studies of particle degradation related to the design and operation of pneumatic transport

Size reduction

  • Airjet mill
  • Pin mill and hammer mill

Powder mixing

  • Batch mixer
  • Continuous mixer


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Employees in the research group Industrial Process Design