Each course will be delivered on-line over a series of 5 afternoon sessions.
19 – 23 October: Overview of Particulate Handling Technology; an introduction to the storing and handling of bulk materials, equipment selection and design methodologies for safe and reliable plant.
Subjects covered include: storage and handling of bulk materials / hopper and silo design / feeder interfaces / discharge aids / sampling / characterisation techniques / dust control / separation and caking of bulk materials / methods of conveying – pneumatically, screw and belt.
16 – 20 November: Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Materials; components of pneumatic conveying systems, selection and design techniques
Subjects covered include: dilute and dense phase conveying / Selecting the correct hardware for your application / Matching appropriate feeders to pneumatic systems / Dust control methodology / Practical design considerations / Elimination of explosion hazards / Positive and negative pressure systems
During each course common operational problems encountered will be discussed, with possible solutions explored.
Full course details and on-line registration is available here
Advanced and specialised courses are also available.
Discounts are available for multiple bookings and returning delegates
Bespoke In-house courses can also be delivered at a time to suit operational needs, either on site (guidelines permitting) or on-line.
Contact the Centre on 020 8331 8646 or wolfson-enquiries@gre.ac.uk
“Providing Cost-Effective Solutions to Industrial Problems”
The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology is part of the School of Engineering at The University of Greenwich at Medway, Kent, UK and has specialised in solving materials handling problems since 1973. The Centre undertakes leading edge research into a wide range of ...
