In-service training course

Powder Formulation:
Design principles, Characterisation and Processes
October 23 - 25, 2024
At Hotel Phoenix Copenhagenin the Heart of Copenhagen, Denmark

Possibility tojoin online

OutcomeThrough presentations, exercises and plenum discussions participants
will acquire solid knowledge of powder formulation - i.e. what are thechallenges and possibilities and what you as formulator should be awareof regarding powder characterisation and process decisions.

Main subjects taught in the course(see also last pages of flyer for the detailed program)
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Particle technology basics relevant for powder properties
Powder characterisation & powder sampling

Design principles for powder handling
Powder product formulation guidance and case stories
Powder product stability and shelf life evaluation
Powder processes and the influence of formulation:
Spray and freeze drying
Fluid bed drying, coating and agglomeration
Powder blending and segregation issues

Target group
The course addresses technicians as well as formulators and processengineers working in the chemical, pharmaceutical, biotech and/or foodindustry with manufacture or development of powder products.

FormThe course runs for three consecutive days with alternating presentations, exercises and plenum discussions. The course is held in English.

Social event
On the afternoon of the first day the participants are invited to dinner ata nearby restaurant in the heart of Copenhagen.

Registration and further information: Please see the next pages

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Powder Formulation:
Design principles, Characterisation and Processes
October 23 - 25, 2024

Teachers
Søren Vinter Søgaard, M.Sc, (Pharm.), Ph.D.
• Pharmaceutical formulation specialist

Peter Dybdahl Hede, M.Sc. (Chem. Eng.), Ph.D.
• Industrial particle technology and powder product formulation specialist• Teaching experience from The Danish
Society of Engineers, Technical University of Denmark and numerous training
courses in powder technology• Co-founder of seydlitz.dk. Provides inhouse seminars and consultancy inpowder technology• Speciality in flow-ability, segregationand compaction properties• Teaching experience from School ofPharmaceutical Sciences, University ofCopenhagen(Guest speakers)

Venue
Hotel Phoenix Copenhagen is a 4-star deluxe hotel
housed in one of Copenhagen's historic buildings.
Situated in central Copenhagen, near Amalienborg
Palace, just a few metres' walk from Nyhavn, Kongens Nytorv, Strøget and other sights.
Address: Bredgade 37, DK-1260 Copenhagen K, Denmark
Telephone: +45 33 95 95 00
Booking & service: bookphoenix@arp-hansen.dk

Fee
The course fee is payable in advance and includes course materials in PDF,
pocket calculator, coffee & refreshments, lunch all three days and dinner on
the first evening.
Physical presence: Per person EUR 2375,- plus VAT. VAT is reclaimable.
Online Presence: Per person EUR 2085,- (No VAT is charged)
Overnight stay at the delegates own expense can be arranged at the course
venue or elsewhere nearby. Please contact Hotel Phoenix Copenhagen at+45 33 95 95 00 or bookphoenix@arp-hansen.dk. Please mention thePowder Formulation course by Seydlitz to get a discount.
Kindly note that Copenhagen is a very popular destination and that Copenhagen hotels may be fully booked well in advance.

Aalstrupvej 27
DK - 2500 Valby
Denmark
Tel + 45 44 10 87 00
CVR/VAT no. 34727082
contact@seydlitz.dk
www.seydlitz.dk

Registration
Binding registration at www.seydlitz.dk under “Courses” no later than
10th of October 2024. In case of any questions please contact
Info@seydlitz.dk or phone +45 44 10 87 00.

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Powder Formulation:
Design principles, Characterisation and Processes
October 23 - 25, 2024

Course contents

CEST
time zone

Day 1:

Subject

10.00 - 10.15

Course introduction

10.15 - 11.00

Particle size and particle shape introduction,

11.00 - 12.00

Particle size measurement and particle characterisation methods

12.00 - 13.00

Lunch

13.00 - 13.45

Influence of particle size and shape on different powder product properties

13.45 - 14.45

Characterisation of powder flow properties

14.45 - 16.30

Design of equipment for powder handling18.00 - 21.30

Course dinner in Central Copenhagen

Day 2:

Subject

9.00 – 10.30

Introduction to powder formulation, stability and powder product shelf life
How can different industries learn from each other?

10.30 – 12.00

Powders and tableting, Process Analytical Technology - presented by

12.00 – 13.00

Lunch

13.00 – 14.00

Moisture in air - introduction to drying processes

14.00 – 15.30

Drying and granulation equipment - presented by

15.30 – 17.00

Powder milling, air classification, compaction & containment - presented by3

Powder Formulation:
Design principles, Characterisation and Processes
October 23 - 25, 2024

Course contents - continued

CEST
time zone

Day 3:

Subject

9.00 - 11.00

Formulation and process development of tablets for the pharmaceutical industry

11.00 - 12.00

Powder sampling - theory and practice, Particle blending and segregation issues,

12.00 - 13.00

Lunch

13.00 - 13.30

Equipment and processes for powder blending

13.30 - 14.30

Introduction to granulation processes; coating and agglomeration - influence on product properties

14.30 - 15.00Discussion: Common problems in powder formulation development: When things are not as theyshould be…
How can we help each other? Discussion in plenum of case examples and specific formulation
problems raised by the course participants.

15.00 - 16.00

Plenum case: How can we rethink an existing powder platform?
Group case : Instability of food product component: How to overcome a challenging stability issue

16.00

Final remarks, Course evaluation

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