Course Introduction
This course focuses on the design of pneumatic conveying systems, common pneumatic conveying problems and discusses solutions to these problems. Participants will participate in the actual design of dilute phase pneumatic conveying system following step-by-step procedure. Please review the course schedule for a full list of topics covered. Employees who attend this course will improve their ability to design, maintain, and improve pneumatic conveying systems, understand advantages and disadvantages of the various types of systems, evaluate vendor options, and optimize the performance of existing systems.
Those responsible for designing, improving, or troubleshooting pneumatic conveying systems, such as engineers, operators, managers, technicians and R&D scientists and engineers are encouraged to attend. The course is appropriate for new employees as well as those who want to increase their knowledge and experience. Employees in the following industries are encouraged to attend:
- Pharmaceutical
- Plastics
- Chemical
- Mineral
- Food
- Grain and Feed
By attending the course, participants will be able to:
- Design a pneumatic conveying system and select equipment
- Troubleshoot pneumatic conveying problems
- Understand the material properties related to pneumatic conveying
- Understand the different types of pneumatic conveying systems and their applications
Course Details
- Date: December 11-14, 2018
- CEUs: 2.5 hours
Continuing education units (CEUs) are awarded for full completion of the professional development course. Participants must be present for the entire schedule, or make arrangements prior to course start date with Professional Education and Outreach, in order to be eligible to be awarded the CEUs.
Cost: Early bird rate of $1,500 per attendee before November 13 for December course
$1,800 per attendee after November 13 for December course
Registration fee includes course instruction, materials, and supplies, morning refreshments daily, and lunch and afternoon refreshments Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Please see Discounts and Registration Fee Scholarship for information on discounted rates.
Registration deadline: December 4, 2018 for December course
Date
11 Dec 2018 - 14 Dec 2018
The Bulk Solids Innovation Center provides professional development courses to further industry and employee education. Current course offerings are listed below and additional courses are in development. Please join our mailing list to be notified of upcoming offerings.Courses are coordinated by the Professional Education and Outreach department ...
