Analysis and graphical representation of particle size distributions

Abstract

Characterization, analysis and representation of particle size distributions is fundamental to powder technologies and adjacent fields involving particulates. Control of particle size and shape distributions is import for processing and product design. This paper provides historical perspective on the analysis and graphical representation of size distributions, specifically geometric distributions that are most prevalent in industry and nature, and highlights the opportunities to use weighted regression tools for modeling distributed particle data. The analysis of residual patterns is discussed as a programmatic approach toward multi-modal analyses, providing deeper insight into practical applications and industrial systems.