This webinar reviews the application of real time, in-process particle and droplet measurement tools to quickly optimize and control polymerization process repeatability in R&D and full scale production applications.Polymer growth kinetics are complex and have significant effect on downstream particle size and particle morphology. Therefore, under- or oversized polymer particle distributions will negatively affect yield, bulk density, and product quality. Polymerizations are irreversible processes often at elevated temperature and pressure, making offline sampling and analysis difficult and non-representative. Offline measurements may also alter multiphase components and cannot be applied to make real-time process optimization and control decisions. However, in-process particle characterization controls endpoints and optimizes critical process parameters such as mixing, catalyst selection, and addition rates. With the implementation of inline particle characterization technology, particle and droplet phase behavior can be measured quickly, in real time, without pulling samples.
Webinar Presenter
Your online presenter, Jochen Schoell, Ph.D., has extensive experience with particle characterization technology and is currently a Technology and Applications Consultant for METTLER TOLEDO based in Europe.