Crystallization can be a powerful separation tool in a broad range of industries. But to optimize it, you must clearly understand the process. Join crystallization expert Wayne Genck for a practical overview of the basics of crystallization and precipitation and how to apply the fundamentals of crystal growth and nucleation to industrial processes.
The Basics of Crystallization
In two days, you’ll learn about the theory of material, energy and population balances and how to apply it in the production of amorphous and crystalline materials. You’ll explore how to develop methods for scaling up crystallizers and precipitators. You’ll gain a new understanding of both batch and continuous crystallization and precipitation. And, at the end of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to address your specific challenges in a Q&A with the instructor.
Learning Outcomes:
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Discuss the concepts of precipitation and crystallization, supersaturation, kinetics of growth and nucleation.
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Describe polymorphs and cocrystals and characterization.
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Explain the measurement of crystal size distribution.
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Discuss the impact of additives, solvents and impurities on crystal growth and purity.
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Explain the design of batch and industrial crystallizers.
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Scale up from the laboratory to the Pilot Plant and beyond/Impact of mixing.
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Describe the Mixed-Suspension Mixed-Product Removal Crystallizer and deviations from the same.
Who Should Attend:
Scientists and engineers, who are required to understand, optimize and control crystallization processes, especially those who are:
- Engaged in the process development, engineering or operation of organic or inorganic crystallization processes
- Responsible for solving challenges associated with separations involving crystallization
Day One
8:00 – 8:30
Registration
8:30 – 10:00
Introduction and Crystallization Basics
10:00 – 10:15
Morning Break
10:15 – 10:45
Crystal Size Distribution (CSD)
10:45 - Noon
Polymorphs and Cocrystals
Noon – 1:00
Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:00
Crystal Shape and Form
2:00 - 3:00
Crystal Purity/Effects of Additives
3:00 – 3:15
Afternoon Break
3:15 – 5:00
Batch Crystallizers
Day Two
8:30 – 9:45
Industrial Crystallizers
9:45 – 10:00
Morning Break
10:00 – Noon
Scale-up of Crystallizers
Noon – 1:00
Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:00
The Mixed-Suspension Mixed-Product Removal (MSMPR) Crystallizer
2:00 – 3:00
Non-Ideal Conditions
3:00 – 3:15
Afternoon Break
3:15 – 4:30
Precipitations
4:30 – 5:00
Wrap-up and Q&A
Day One
8:00 – 8:30
Registration
8:30 – 10:00
Introduction and Crystallization Basics
10:00 – 10:15
Morning Break
10:15 – 10:45
Crystal Size Distribution (CSD)
10:45 - Noon
Polymorphs and Cocrystals
Noon – 1:00
Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:00
Crystal Shape and Form
2:00 - 3:00
Crystal Purity/Effects of Additives
3:00 – 3:15
Afternoon Break
3:15 – 5:00
Batch Crystallizers
Day Two
8:30 – 9:45
Industrial Crystallizers
9:45 – 10:00
Morning Break
10:00 – Noon
Scale-up of Crystallizers
Noon – 1:00
Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:00
The Mixed-Suspension Mixed-Product Removal (MSMPR) Crystallizer
2:00 – 3:00
Non-Ideal Conditions
3:00 – 3:15
Afternoon Break
3:15 – 4:30
Precipitations
4:30 – 5:00
Wrap-up and Q&A
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