Contact
Location
Chemical Engineering
3086 H.H. Dow
2300 Hayward St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2136
Education
Case Western Reserve University
BS Chemical Engineering, ’81
Research Interests
Solids Processing and Particle Technology. Modern chemical plants consist of multiple solids processing unit operations that often operate sub-optimally or not at all. As part of an industrial research group, I have the opportunity to explore areas which are applicable to broad range of solids processing technologies. Recent work has focused on dense phase pneumatic conveying, flowability of powder mixtures and thermal conductivity of bulk solid systems (wet and dry).
Biography
Professional Experience
The Dow Chemical Company
Engineering & Process Science
Midland, Michigan
Solids Processing Lab, 1982-present, Fellow
University of Michigan
Chemical Engineering Department
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Lecturer, 2015
Courses Taught
Undergraduate ChE Course
ChE 496, Introduction to Solids Processing
Awards
Lawrence B. Evans Award for Chemical Engineering Practice, 2015
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
PTF Award for Lifetime Achievement in Particle Technology, 2014
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Fellow, 2010
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Publications
Jacob, K. V., “ CHoPS – Twenty Years On – Perspectives on Accomplishments in Bulk Solids Handling and the Challenges That Lie Ahead”, Proceedings for the 8th International Conference on the Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids, Tel Aviv, May 2015 (conference keynote address)
Jacob, K. V., Fan, Y., Brockbank, K., Freeman, T., “A Comprehensive Comparison of Two Processes for Testing of Powder Flow Properties”, Proceedings for the 8th International Conference on the Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids, Tel Aviv, May 2015
Lebrell, R., Kodam, M., Jacob, K., “Understanding Limiting Flow Rates During the Discharge of Bulk Solids”, Proceedings for the 8th International Conference on the Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids, Tel Aviv, May 2015
Kayrak-Talay, D., Horton, A., Jacob, K., “Experimental Studies in the Thermal Conductivity of Bulk Solids”, Proceedings for the 8th International Conference on the Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids, Tel Aviv, May 2015
Freireich, B.J., Kodam, M., Jacob, K.V., “Exploring the Interplay between Abrasive Attrition and Separation in Cyclones”, Powder Technology, 273 (2015), 210-219
G.E. Klinzing, J.B. Pahk, N. Vasquez, K. Jacob, “Frictional force measurements for multiple plugs in dense phase pneumatic conveying of polymer particles; an industry application” Proceedings of 14th IFPS Meeting, Madrid, Spain, June, 2011, ISBN 978-84-96398-42-9
Hall, M., Koblinski, B. Jacob, K.V. “New Hypromellose Excipient for Direct Compression” – April 2009 Pharmaceutical Technology
Vasquez, N.A., Jacob, K.V., Dhodapkar, S.V., “Visual analysis of particle bouncing and its effect on pressure drop in dilute phase pneumatic conveying”, Powder Tech., 179(3).
Vasquez, N.A. Jacob, K.V., “Effect of elbow geometry on pressure drop in upstream straight sections during dilute phase pneumatic conveying”, Proceedings of Relpowflo IV, Tromso, Norway, 2008
Theuerkauf, J., Dhodapkar, S.V., Jacob, K.V., “Modeling Granular Flow using Discrete Element Method – From Theory to Practice”, Chemical Engineering, April 2008
Theuerkauf, J., Dhodapkar, S.V., Manjunath, K., Jacob, K.V., Steinmetz, T., “Applying the Discrete Element Method in Process Engineering”, Chem. Eng. & Tech., 26(2), 157-162