Novel Concepts for Teaching Particle Technology

Abstract

Preparation and handling of particles and powders is essential in various key technologies. New opportunities are evolving in areas that are unfamiliar to chemical engineers.  From an educational perspective, our answer to this shift of paradigms is that teaching the fundamentals becomes even more important.  The examples presented to the students may change, however. A key item of our curriculum is the product property approach.  Although it is still very difficult to describe complete process chains, we sharpen the student’s awareness for the complete process.  The courses are organized in three levels: fundamentals, unit operations and processes/applications.  From the methodological point of view, the students are encouraged to play an active role, thus strengthening their social skills such as self-reflection.