Particle Size Analysis and Powder Characterisation

A practical programme on measuring and interpreting particle size, shape and powder flow properties across mining, cement, pharmaceutical and food applications. Participants explore laser diffraction, sieving, dynamic image analysis and surface area methods, and learn how sampling and dispersion drive the quality of every result.

What you will be able to do

Compare laser diffraction, sieving and image analysis for particle sizing.
Apply representative sampling and sub sampling techniques for powders.
Select suitable dispersion methods for wet and dry measurements.
Interpret size distributions, percentiles and shape descriptors.
Measure bulk density, flowability and surface area of powders.
Set specifications and control limits for particulate products.

Course outline

01Why particle size matters for products
02Sampling and sub sampling of powders
03Laser diffraction and sieve analysis
04Dynamic image analysis and shape
05Dispersion in wet and dry systems
06Bulk density, flow and surface area
07Interpreting distribution data
08Setting specifications and control limits

Who should attend

Laboratory analysts, process technologists and quality staff in mining, minerals, cement, pharmaceutical and food industries.

Dates, venues and fees

Dates	Venue	Days	Fee
17 to 18 Aug 2026	Nairobi	2	US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026	Durban	2	R10,000
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026	Johannesburg	2	R10,000
14 to 15 Sep 2026	Mauritius	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026	Dubai	2	US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026	Lagos	2	US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026	Harare	2	US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026	Kampala	2	US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026	Dar es Salaam	2	US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026	Pretoria	2	R10,000
2 to 3 Nov 2026	Cape Town	2	R10,000
16 to 17 Nov 2026	Online	2	US$900
23 to 24 Nov 2026	Mozambique	2	US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026	Cairo	2	US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026	Accra	2	US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026	Lusaka	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026	Kigali	2	US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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