Table of Contents

Characterization of Particulate Systems and Relation to Storage and Conveying: Introduction. Bulk Solids: Properties and Characterization. Storage and Conveying of Bulk Solids. Bulk Solids Processing: Size Reduction. Size Enlargement. Mixing. Fluidization. Separation Techniques for Particulate Solids: Introductory Aspects. Solid Mixtures. Solid–Fluid Systems. Appendices. Index.

About the Author

Enrique Ortega-Rivas is a professor at the Autonomous University of Chihuahua. He is a member of the editorial boards of Food and Bioprocess Technology: An International Journal, Food Engineering Reviews, and The Open Food Science Journal. A National Researcher of Mexico, Dr. Ortega-Rivas was a Fulbright scholar and has held positions at Food Science Australia, Monash University, and Washington State University. His research interests include food engineering, particle technology, and solid–fluid separation techniques.