Research & testing.

Research covers jet and mechanical grinding, air classification, dust collection and pneumatic conveying. Particle forces, collisions, dispersion and separation are studied to match equipment structures to material behaviour.

The institute was formed with Southwest University of Science and Technology, drawing on professors, researchers and doctoral specialists. New-material work can align processing goals, measurement methods and equipment trials.

Fluid-dynamics tools including FLUENT are used to study gas–solid flow and compare grinding and classifier geometry with operating conditions. Simulation supports design alongside practical material trials.

Laser particle size analysis compares feed and processed powders. D10, D50, D90 and oversize targets need to be specified with dispersion and measurement conditions.

Microscopy and scanning electron microscopy help compare particle shape, agglomeration and surface features when assessing deagglomeration, shaping and grinding.

Surface-area analysis supplements size and surface assessment. Pretreatment and measurement conditions must be comparable across samples.

Tapped-density measurement helps assess powder packing behaviour for filling and processing applications, alongside particle size and morphology.

Moisture analysis informs feed handling, agglomeration, collection, trace-moisture removal, drying and storage considerations.

Tests can be combined around the project objective. Report contents, methods, sample retention and any third-party testing are agreed before the trial.

Provide material identity, composition, feed size, moisture, target size and throughput, together with purity, morphology or temperature requirements, measurement methods and material safety information.

Engineers review configuration, sample quantity, packaging, shipping and cleaning needs, then agree operating comparisons and assessment methods. Confirm sample receipt arrangements before shipping.

Grinding, deagglomeration, classification or shaping is tested under agreed conditions. Feed details, operating settings and sample identifiers support comparisons between configurations.

Compare feed, product and fractions to understand oversize, recovery, wear or agglomeration, and identify adjustments for the next stage.

Continuous operation, throughput, utilities, collection and site layout inform the production design. Laboratory results are not automatically contractual performance values for a production line.

Small-sample validation, process comparisons, equipment adaptation and OEM trials can be discussed. Sample use, records, intellectual property and confidentiality arrangements are agreed before work starts.

The institute has participated in research projects and patent and publication work. Relevant public project, patent or certificate documentation can be requested for a specific technology area.