Bulk Materials Handling – Storage, Feeding, Transfer, Belt Conveying is a three-day professional development course from TUNRA Bulk Solids, the bulk materials handling research and consulting group at the University of Newcastle. This session runs from 1 to 3 June 2027 at the Hyatt Regency Brisbane, 72 Queen St, Brisbane, Queensland, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.
What the course covers
The course covers the basic principles of materials handling plant design, bulk solids flow properties and their application to design, loads on bin walls (symmetric and eccentric discharge, shock loads and silo quaking), stockpile design, loads on buried structures, chute design for feeding and transfer, an overview of belt conveying and Discrete Element Method (DEM) modelling applied to storage and handling systems, plus dust and scale modelling.
Who it is for
The course is aimed at engineers, technicians and other professionals working with bulk materials handling systems, across industries including mining and mineral processing, power generation, chemical and petrochemical processing, agriculture, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and food.
Fees and registration
Early bird registration is AUD 3,250 + GST (before 1 May 2027); standard registration is AUD 3,750 + GST. Groups of 5 or more delegates receive a 10% discount. Fees include electronic program notes, lunches and refreshments.
Questions?
Please contact Danielle Harris at Danielle.Harris@newcastle.edu.au or +61 2 4033 9055.
Date
01 Jun 2027 - 03 Jun 2027
Location
Hyatt Regency Brisbane
