Test Your Knowledge - Solids Blending

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* 1. Which of the following is NOT one of the typical steps in a batch solids-blending process?

Weighing

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Mixing

Pressurizing

Discharge

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* 2. True or false: In a batch blender, retention times are more carefully controlled than in a continuous blender.

True

False

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* 3. In which case would a batch blending process be preferred over a continuous process?

Several process streams are being combined

There is a need to smooth out process variations

Ingredient properties change over time

Production quantities are very large

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* 4. Which of the following is NOT one of the primary blending mechanisms?

Conductive blending

Convective blending

Diffusion blending

Shear blending

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* 5. True or false: Continuous blenders typically have lower cleaning costs than batch blending processes.

True

False

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* 6. Which of the following factors can affect product retention time in a continuous blender?

Feedrate

Blender speed

Blender geometry

All of the above