The Solid Particle Mixing Laboratory within the Department of Mechanical Engineering serves as a resource with willingness and capability to provide research partnering throughout the University and local technical community. Substantial expertise in powdered materials is available from the laboratory to address topics in the characterization of physical and mechanical properties of powdered materials and the evaluation of powders in response to mechanical mixing or other states that occur during industrial powder processing. In addition, specialized equipment has been constructed to evaluate the flow characteristics of cohesive and freely flowing powders that each represent a particular challenge to particulate science and technology. In addition, the SPML has compiled an extensive library of more that 500 texts, handbooks, journals, articles and technical reports on granular materials, mixing, and testing. Resources of the SPML can be made available for collaborative projects and interested parties are encouraged to contact the laboratory personnel to discuss potential usage.
Tours are available.
Visitors are welcome. Bring a one liter sample of your powder. Fees for usage of equipment are set by Mechanical Engineering Department s Equipment and Facilities Committee. A complete list of fees for planning purposes is available from the Mechanical Engineering Department Office.