Method for characterization of loss-in-weight feeder equipment

This paper presents a method for evaluating the steady state performance of loss-in-weight powder feeding equipment and then demonstrates the use of the method in evaluating the performance of a K-Tron KT35 loss-in-weight feeder for three pharmaceutical grade powders. The method describes in detail the experimental setup, the procedure used in collecting feedstream data, and the filtering and subsequent analysis that is needed to determine...