Powder flow Flashcards

1
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Why is Powder flow important ?

A
  • Tabletting
  • Granulation
  • Capusulation
    For transfer in the manufacturing process
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2
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State 3 types of transfer in the manufacturing process ?

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  • Pneumatic transfer
  • Hydraulic transfer
  • Gravity or mechanically assisted feeding
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3
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Name 3 methods used for measurement of Powder flow

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1) Hausner ratio
2) Carr index
3) Angle repose

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4
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State 6 consequences of poor powder flow

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1) Uneven mix into food
2) Risk of degradation
3) No-uniformity of dose
4) Problems w/reproducibility of dosage forms (which require powder transfer)
5) Risk of capping and lamination (tabletting specific problem) (due to entrapped air w/in powders)
6) Increase in particle-die-wall friction and risk of dust contamination

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5
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What is Adhesion

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Clinging of unlike molecules

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6
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What is Cohesion

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Clinging of like molecules
due to: 1) VDW forces
- dependent on nature of particles
- VDW forces increases as particle size decreases

2) Moisture
(formed b/wn particles when above critical humidity)

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7
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Factors affecting powder flow

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  • Resistance to flow; due to Adhesion/Cohesion
  • Particle size;
    < 10micrometre particles extremely cohesive
    < 50micrometre particles = irregular/no flow due to VDW
    > 50micrometre = free flowing

-Density of particles
(dense particles = less cohesive)

  • Particle shape
    (Spherical particles have less interparticulate contact than uniform/irregular shaped particles)
  • Particle size distribution
  • Particle surface
    (Electrostatic forces increases Cohesion)
  • Particle texture
    (Rough surfaces are more cohesive)
  • Humidity
    (Absorbed moisture on particle surface)
  • Processing conditions
  • Powder density
  • Powder porosity
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Rearrangement of particle packing geometry can lead to 2 changes. Name them

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1) Change in bulk volume

2) Change in powder density

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9
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Different geometric packing can be achieved with particles of the same shape. TRUE or FALSE

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TRUE

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10
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What is Bulk density ?

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The density of a powder sample

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11
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The volume of a powder sample includes ?

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Particulate volume and Interparticulate pores

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12
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Define ‘Minimum bulk density’

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The maximum vol occupied by powder

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13
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Define ‘Poured bulk density’ (Do)

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Volume of powder measured after pouring into a cylinder

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14
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Define ‘Tapped bulk density’ (Df)

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The maximum bulk density (in theory) that can be achieved w/out deformation of particles

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15
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Relative density (k) is also known as …

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Packing fraction or Fractional solids content

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16
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What is the equation for bulk density

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k = bulk density/true density

17
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What is meant by ‘Porosity of powder bed’ ?

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The proportion of powder bed that is occupied by pores

18
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Name 2 things added to powder to improve formulation ?

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1) Glidants (added to powder to improve flowability)

2) Anti-adherent properites

19
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Give 3 examples of Anti-adherent properties

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1) Magnesium stearate
2) Colloidal silicon dioxide (helps reduce bulk density of powder bed)
3) Sodium bicarbonate (May improve flow of hygroscopic powder)

20
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Name 2 types of powder flow in a hopper

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1) Mass flow

2) Core flow

21
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All material is in motion during discharge in Mass flow. TRUE or FALSE

22
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In Mass flow, the whole bulk of powder moves downwards. TRUE or FALSE

23
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Mass flow has a wall friction angle of about 20 degrees. TRUE or FALSE

24
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During Core flow, some powders remain undisturbed. TRUE or FALSE

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During Core flow, dead space occurs during discharge. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
26
State one difference b/wn Mass and Core flow
- MASS flow; all material is in motion during discharge (move downwards) whereas in CORE flow; some powders remain undisturbed (dead space occurs during discharge)
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Core flow has a wall friction angle of about 50 degrees. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
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State 3 problems associated with Core flow
1) Flow from hopper can suddenly stop 2) On the other hand, sudden rapid discharge of powder can occur 3) Segragation of powder
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Particles just above | orifice flow freely. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
30
A ‘tongue’ is formed | above the orifice. TRUE or FASLE
TRUE
31
At which angle of repose is powder considered to have 'good flow' ?
when angle of repose is <30degrees
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At which angle of repose is powder considered to have 'problematic flow' ?
when angle of repose is | > 40 degrees
33
Tapped bulk density / Poured bulk density = ?
Hausner ratio
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When value of Hausner ratio is about 1.2, what does this suggest ?
The powder is free flowing
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When value of Hausner ratio is greater than 1.6, what does this suggest ?
The powder is Cohesive
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What equations can be in bulk density measurement ?
Tapped bulk density / Poured bulk density = Hausner ratio and CARR INDEX
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The smaller the Carr index value, the better the powder flowability. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
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Describe how to measure Tapped density according to the BP
Carry out 10,500 and 1250 taps and read the corresponding volumes (V10, V500, V1250) to the nearest mL