Breaking from the laboratory - On line and at line characterisation of particles - presentation
Dr Stephen Ward-Smith, MRSC
Malvern Panalytical, Malvern, UK

Particle characterisation has been a long standing laboratory technique. It has been used at line and on line  with varying degrees of success over the last 10 – 15 years.  Recent instrument advances in such areas as high concentration DLS / DWS and image analysis, coupled with improved dilution / sampling regimes are increasing interest in this arena. Recent improvements in data and modelling are also important, as equipment which is in constant operation will generate more data than a laboratory instrument, so now the tools to interpret the data generated are also coming of age.

This talk wil survey what is current available and some of the do’s and don’ts when it comes to investigating the purchase of on line equipment.