Mr. Jim Halbleib

Full Course (2 hours, .2 CEUs)

$245 AFS Members
$295 Non-members

About this course:

The Mixing 101 class will provide an understanding of the scientific principles behind mixing processes, mixing tasks, allowing you to optimize mixing equipment selection, improve product quality and consistency, and efficiently design new mixing processes within your industry, particularly in fields like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food production, and cosmetics where precise mixing is critical for product efficacy, safety, and filtration.

Learning Objectives – After taking Mixing 101, learners will understand:

• Mixing theory: Learn the fundamental concepts of fluid dynamics, mixing mechanisms, and factors affecting mixing efficiency, including viscosity, particle size, and flow patterns.
• Equipment selection: Gain knowledge about different types of industrial mixers, like paddle mixers, high shear mixers, and ribbon blenders, and how to choose the appropriate equipment for specific applications based on material properties and desired outcomes.

Outline:

• Mixing Task
• Fluid Rheology (Turbulent vs Fluid)
• Flow Regimes
• Impellers
• Solid Suspension
• Gas Dispersion
• Mechanical Seals
• R and D and Scale up

Who should attend:

This course is ideal for chemical engineers, process engineers, production technicians, quality control personnel, researchers developing new products, and individuals working in industries like pharmaceuticals, food processing, cosmetics, and chemical manufacturing. 

Instructor:

Jim Halbleib holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of Louisville and brings over 30 years of experience in heavy industrial process equipment sales and services. With a strong background in industrial pumps, agitators, heat exchangers, and related equipment, he has spent more than 20 years specializing in sales within these critical sectors.

As a Business Development Manager, Jim has led initiatives in programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable speed drives, and online vibration monitoring systems, helping industries optimize performance and reliability. His expertise extends to non-destructive testing (NDT) services, including Phased Array UT, X-ray, Acoustic Emission, Magnetic Particle Inspection, and Heat Treatment services.

Additionally, Jim has experience in Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and gas analyzers, working with both industrial clients and ambient air agencies to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. He is also a Level 2 Vibration Analyst, further demonstrating his commitment to predictive maintenance and equipment reliability.