Novel coupling of a capacitive probe with a dynamic vapor sorption (DVS) instrument for the electrostatic measurements of powders
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Accepted version
Author(s)
Biegaj, K
Kwek, JW
Lukas, T
Rowland, M
Heng, JYY
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Powders may become electrostatically charged due to friction. This phenomenon may lead to unusual outcomes such as increased cohesion, adhesion, and poor flow. It is still a challenge to investigate the electrostatic properties of powders due to restrictions associated with existing methods. The objective is to present a novel coupling method with the dynamic vapor sorption (DVS) instrument using a capacitive probe to measure the electrostatic potential of powders. The critical factors affecting measurements are defined to aid experimental design. The method was tested with glass beads tribocharged after contact with stainless steel to assess the feasibility of the setup via analysis of the repeatability and reproducibility of the data generated. The results obtained show that electrostatic measurements can be performed with minimum noise interference, short equilibration time of 15 min, and high reproducibility based on 19 measurements. Stability of experimental conditions of ±0.1 °C and ±0.2% RH is achieved.
Date Issued
2016-04-25
Date Acceptance
2016-04-24
Citation
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2016, 55 (19), pp.5585-5589
ISSN
1520-5045
Publisher
American Chemical Society
Start Page
5585
End Page
5589
Journal / Book Title
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
Volume
55
Issue
19
Copyright Statement
This document is the Accepted Manuscript version of a Published Work that appeared in final form in Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, copyright © American Chemical Society after peer review and technical editing by the publisher. To access the final edited and published work see http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.6b00427
Subjects
Chemical Engineering
Engineering
Chemical Sciences
Publication Status
Published