Overview

There are many different mixing challenges in catalyst manufacture and precious metals refining and processing, many of which are non-Newtonian. After an introduction to the nature of our products, which define the manufacturing requirements, this webinar will present how JM addresses mixing challenges at scale ranging form laboratory to manufacturing.

Mixing processes addressed will include precipitation, suspension of dense solids, high solids content dispersions and non-Newtonian mixing (often with evolving rheology).
Specific methods used will include traditional design approaches plus electrical tomography, particle tracking, acoustics and the validation of CFD closures (notably turbulence, rheology).

Speaker

Dr Hugh Stitt, Senior Fellow, Johnson Matthey plc

Hugh has over 35 years industrial experience in catalytic reaction engineering and catalyst manufacture. He has been involved in many manufacturing improvement and innovation projects that have included significant mixing development including a wide range of mixing and processing duties.

Over the years Hugh has been involved in many academic collaborations and research projects, including in mixing. He is an Honorary Professor at the University of Birmingham, has over 140 refereed papers and is a Fellow of the IChemE and the Royal Academy of Engineering.

The material presented in this webinar has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Fluid Mixing Processes Special Interest Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

12:00 - 13:00 BST.

Software

The presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. We recommend downloading the app from the Microsoft website, rather than using the web portal.