Granulation of Lactose in a Domestic-Type Mixer

Abstract

When process variables controlling the droplet size and the distribution of the granulating liquid in the powder, i.e. the liquid flow rate, the way of adding the liquid and the wet massing time, are controlled during the granulation of lactose 350 mesh with water in a recording laboratory mixer, the amount of water added determines the torque of the mixing bowl. The torque value can be used as an indication of the granule size.