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Hausner Ratio Calculation for Bulk Density

Calculation of the Hausner ratio, a dimensionless number comparing tapped and loose bulk densities, used to quantify powder flowability in process engineering applications.

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1. Define Input Parameters

2. Engineering Output

Loose bulk density (SI units) (rho_loose_kgm3)
- kg m⁻³
Tapped bulk density (SI units) (rho_tapped_kgm3)
- kg m⁻³
Hausner Ratio (HR)
- Dimensionless

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Context & Assumptions

The Hausner ratio is a dimensionless number that compares the tapped bulk density to the loose bulk density of a particulate solid. It is widely used in process engineering to quantify powder flowability: a low ratio indicates free-flowing, while a high ratio reveals cohesive behavior. Typical applications include hopper and silo design, tablet formulation, and pneumatic conveying.

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