This training course is designed to provide a comprehensive view of the Granulation & Blending operation and is open to all who wish to attend.

Presented in either a half day, one day or two day format, the participant will learn about specific manufacturing practices, equipment types and proper granulating & blending techniques. This is an intense training program designed to deliver a detailed understanding of granule formation, controlling particle size, solution preparation and drying techniques.

We will also discuss common granulator blenders used in pharmaceutical and nutritional companies. Special attention will be given to proper blending techniques, powder and flow characteristics, pre & final blending, and different blender types.

This course is ideal for Managers, Supervisors, Leads, Operators, Quality Teams, R&D, and Technical Services. Both new and experienced employees will benefit from the training provided in this course.

Each participant will receive a "Certificate of Completion".

• AAI
  
• Aventis
  
• Basf
  
• Catalytica
  
• Ciba Consumer
  
• Eon
  
• Glaxo
  

• Lilly
  
• Novopharm
  
• Novartis
  
• Roxane
  
• Watson
  
• Wyeth - Ayerst
  
• Yamanuchi
  

DAY ONE (8:30am - 4:00pm)

• Unit operations used to make granules
  
• Granulator types, differences and how they are used
  
• Blenders, pre & final blenders
  
• Forming a granule, controlling particle size and density
  
• High Shear granulation
  
• Granulation drying, equipment and technology
  
• Fluid bed granulation drying and technology
  
• Aqueous & solvent based solutions and solution addition
  
• Trouble-shooting granulations
  
• Tablet defects related to granulations
  
• Running a batch: hands-on operations
  
• What the Manager should know
  
• What the Lead/Supervisor should be doing