Challenges & Risk Mitigation For High Temperature Ceramics Processing
This technical presentation discusses the design of high temperature thermal processes from batch to continuous scale in ceramics production, focused on reduced operation costs and increased productivity. Topics include managing risk and common stumbling blocks, material flowability, bed depth, off-gassing, retention times, and cross-contamination, including case studies and technical examples.
About the Author
Dr. Prasad Apte, Director of Technology at Harper International, is a Materials Scientist with 25+ years of experience and a proven track record of developing and commercializing new products and processes. He boasts a strong background in materials processing, structure property relationship and surface technology. He received his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, and holds over 25 patents in the areas of ceramics, metal/ceramic composites, coatings and surface modifications.
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