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Latest update: 27.02.2024
The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology
TEL: +44 20 8331 8646
FAX: +44 20 8331 8647
University of Greenwich
Central Avenue
UK-ME4 4TB   Chatham Maritime, Kent
United Kingdom
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+44 20 8331 8646
Ms. Caroline Chapman
Centre Support Manager The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology
+442083318646
Mr. Mike Bradley
Director The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology
02083318646
Ms. Baldeep Kaur
Consultant Engineer The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology
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Consultancy, Research and Training (Short Courses) for the bulk materials handling industry.


Independent expertise and cost-effective solutions to industrial problems.

Our Mission: To help industry to get it’s powders and bulk materials to behave in the way they need them to.

2024 - Celebrating 50 years of service to the bulk solids handling industry
Consultancy Services, Education and Research
Products, services
 Bulk solids handling courses - identify the problem, learn the solution. We offer online learning, face to face courses with practical workshops or in-company courses.
 Pneumatic conveying - Consultancy and education services; Research projects. On-site pilot plant with pneumatic conveying pipelines.
 Discharge of Powders - Consultancy and education services; Research projects. Specialist equipment on site to identify issues with storage and discharge of bulk materials.
 Expert witness services - For companies involved in litigation, arbitration or adjudication matters, we can provide reports, analyses, ’forensic engineering’ or court appearanc
 Powder Flow Properties - Consultancy and education services; Research projects. Powder testing facilities.
 Plant Design services - The greatest risk to plant performance for end users is to assume a constant form and behaviour for a given bulk solid throughout the plant.
 Particle shape analysis - Consultancy and education services; Research projects. Specialist equipment available
 Quality control - Consultancy and education services; Research projects.
 Bulk material handling - Independent expertise and cost-effective solutions to industrial problems
 Hoppers and Silos - Independent expertise and cost-effective solutions to industrial problems
Categories
Services - Various services - Education
Services - Various services - Expert witnesses
Services - Measurement, analyses - Flow property measurements
Services - Measurement, analyses - Fluidisability measurements
Handling
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Categories
Services - Various services - Education
Services - Various services - Expert witnesses
Services - Measurement, analyses - Flow property measurements
Services - Measurement, analyses - Fluidisability measurements
Handling
Services - Measurement, analyses - Particle shape analysis
Services - Measurement, analyses - Particle size distribution measurements
Services - Measurement, analyses - Quality control

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Course Storage and Discharge of Powders and Bulk Solids
Overview: Facilities storing bulk solid materials sometimes experience operational problems – often because they have been designed without knowledge of the flow characteristics of the material to be stored. This course advises on preventing such problems. Subjects covered: * An introduction to the storage and flow of bulk solid materials in hoppers, bins and bunkers * Determining the flow properties of bulk solids * Determination of hopper geometry * Predicting discharge rates * Feeders and feeding * Hopper discharge aids * Prediction of wall loadings and their effect on structural design * Discussion/troubleshooting period Course fee: from £915 on campus Delegates are also offered the chance to participate in the optional practical workshop where equipment and processes discussed during the course will be demonstrated.
16.04.2024 | Course | 3 days | Chatham, Kent, UK | Entry: paid
Course Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Solids
Overview: This intensive course looks at system components, design techniques, operation and control of blow tank systems, explosion hazards and operational problems, as well as the important but often neglected area of interfacing storage bins with conveying systems. Subjects covered: * Techniques for reducing product degradation during conveying * Ways to reduce maintenance, repair and unplanned stoppages to pneumatic conveying equipment * Methods of reducing energy consumption * How to troubleshoot problematic systems * How to eliminate blockages in pneumatic pipelines * Explosion Hazards including ATEX Directives * Operation and control of blow tanks * System selection and operation * Interfacing storage bins to conveying systems * Relevant case studies from industry Course fee: from £915 This course is repeated in October 2024
30.04.2024 | Course | 3 days | Chatham, Kent, UK | Entry: paid
Short Course Design of Equipment for Storing and Discharging Bulk Materials
The drawing up of specifications and correct design of hoppers, silos, bunkers and other large-scale bulk storage schemes is of fundamental importance for the optimal operation of plant. This short course has been developed with specification writers and equipment designers/suppliers in mind. Topics covered include: * Minimising project risk through characterisation of bulk materials; * How to characterise bulk materials using firmly established methods and the latest test equipment; * How to use shear cell measurements to design for reliable discharge; * Detail design for storage equipment; * Best Practice for bulk handling plant design and operation; * When should discharge aids be applied and appropriate types; * Methods for correct interfacing. Course fee is £915 per person
15.05.2024 | Short Course | 2 days | University of Greenwich Medway campus | Entry: paid
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Handling Bulk Materials; What’s the Big Deal? Process technologies have advanced enormously the past decades. But  flow problems have persisted. This article will discuss some of the more common causes. 
by R.J. Farnish
Handling Bulk Materials; What’s the Big Deal?
Process technologies have advanced enormously the past decades. But flow problems have persisted. This article will discuss some of the more common causes. by R.J. Farnish The movement and storage of bulk materials within processes has been a fundamental activity for many plants since the event of the industrial revolution in the 18th century. Process technologies have advanced enormously in their sophistication and efficiency over the intervening period to the current day. If it were possible to bring an engineer from the early days of industrialisation to see what is available today they almost certainly would not believe their eyes at the sheer diversity of plant equipment tailored for specific process requirements and end products. Sadly, what they probably would be able to relate to are the silos, bunkers and hoppers that function poorly and are often on the receiving end of the not so tender attentions of plant operators. This article will discuss some of the more common causes of processing/flow problems that have persisted over the decades. Fundamentals The discharge problems that are experienced when handling bulk
05.03.2021  |  954x  | 

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Short Course: Equipment Design for Storing and Handling Bulk Materials An advanced course offering covering storage and handling requirements of bulk materials for drawing up specifications and designing hoppers and silos
Short Course: Equipment Design for Storing and Handling Bulk Materials
An advanced course offering covering storage and handling requirements of bulk materials for drawing up specifications and designing hoppers and silos Learn about; * Minimising project risk through characterisation of bulk materials; * Detail design for storage equipment; * Best Practice for bulk handling plant design and operation; * When should discharge aids be applied and appropriate types; * Methods for correct interfacing. Who should attend? All courses are written with the engineer in mind. They are recommended for operators who handle bulk materials daily, for maintenance, Health & Safety officers, plant or equipment designers and manufacturers, or management of such staff. Anyone who handles any form of bulk material could benefit from attending.
28.03.2024  |  042x  |  Product news  | 
Pneumatic Conveying Short courses Wolfson Centre offers a selection of courses related to pneumatic conveying on the remises and in the pilot plant in Chatham, Kent. Registration is now open.
Pneumatic Conveying Short courses
Wolfson Centre offers a selection of courses related to pneumatic conveying on the remises and in the pilot plant in Chatham, Kent. Registration is now open. Wolfson Centre offers a selection of courses related to pneumatic conveying # A basic course looking at system components, design techniques, operation and control of blow tank systems, explosion hazards, operational problems as well as the often-neglected area of interfacing storage bins with conveying systems. # An advanced course guiding delegates through the processes on how to obtain pipeline designs that work reliably, delivering the required throughput without unplanned maintenance and undesired impact on quality of the powder being handled # A ’hands-on’ course where delegates practice troubleshooting problems that arise when using these systems and making sure they work as the designer intended All courses are held at the Wolfson Centre premises and pilot plant in Chatham, Kent.
28.03.2024  |  047x  |  Product news  |   | 
Course: Storage and Discharge of Powders and Bulk Materials Basic and advanced short courses looking at the operation, design and specifications of hoppers and silos for reliable discharge
Course: Storage and Discharge of Powders and Bulk Materials
Basic and advanced short courses looking at the operation, design and specifications of hoppers and silos for reliable discharge Each course take place in Chatham, Kent, UK at the Wolfson Centre premises and gives delegates the opportunity to speak to the experts and network with other attendees. Storage and Discharge of Powders and Bulk Materials; 16 – 17 April 2024 A basic general short course covering some of the most common issues encountered by process engineers when handling bulk materials including material build-up in hoppers and unreliable discharge of the contents. Attendees are also invited to join the Practical Workshop on 18 April, where some of the theory aspects are demonstrated in our on-site Pilot Plant. Design of Equipment for Storing and Discharging Bulk Material; 15 – 16 May 2024 An advanced course offering an assessment of storage and handling requirements of bulk materials for drawing up specifications and designing hoppers and silos. These courses are led by Dr Baldeep Kaur, whose interests lie in characterisation and storage of bulk materials. Who
08.03.2024  |  997x  |  Product news  |   | 
Short course: Port and Terminal Operations for Bulk Cargoes understand the issues surrounding the safe handling and storage of bulk materials in port terminals and at sea.
Short course: Port and Terminal Operations for Bulk Cargoes
understand the issues surrounding the safe handling and storage of bulk materials in port terminals and at sea. Join the experts from the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology as they deliver this online course, written for anyone concerned about, who handles or is responsible for the safe transportation and storage of bulk materials, such as Stevedores, Operations supervisors, Port managers, Ships Masters, Port developers, Cargo superintendents, Equipment suppliers, Design consultants. A short course to discuss real life issues and to determine best practice for future developments. Some of the topics covered include: * Ship unloading technologies (Grabs vs CSUs, different CSU technologies) * Conveying technologies (pneumatic vs belt) * Storage and discharge technologies (silos, flat stores, stacking etc) * Loading/unloading control (weighing, controlling ship bending etc) * Rail and road out-loading equipment and control * Explosion and fire risks and management (ATEX, fire control and management) * Mobile plant and safety * Developments in
27.02.2024  |  745x  |  Product news  | 
 Troubleshooting and Commissioning Pneumatic Conveying Systems A ’hand’s on’ course for engineers who are actively involved in commissioning or troubleshooting pneumatic conveying systems
Troubleshooting and Commissioning Pneumatic Conveying Systems
A ’hand’s on’ course for engineers who are actively involved in commissioning or troubleshooting pneumatic conveying systems A look at the practical challenges of starting up systems on site and making sure they work as the designer intended. Delegates will be guided through a selection of practical workshops in the on-site Pilot Plant to look at the different challenges encountered when using and commissioning pneumatic conveying systems including; - Rotary Valve / roots blower system - Blow tank system Course presenters: Professor Mike Bradley – who has decades of practical experience of all kinds of pneumatic conveying systems – assisted By Dr Atul Sharma, our lead consultant engineer in the subject. To ensure the maximum benefit for those attending, we limit delegate number to 6 per course. Fees are discounted for 2 or more delegates signing up together from the same company.
05.02.2024  |  818x  |  Product news  | 
Caking and Lump Formation in Powders and Bulk Solids Keeping powders and granules in a free-flowing, lump-free condition
Caking and Lump Formation in Powders and Bulk Solids
Keeping powders and granules in a free-flowing, lump-free condition An online course over 2 sessions to help delegates solve their caking and lumping problems when handling powders and particulate materials. Subjects covered include: - Methods for determining caking tendencies of powders and granules; - Practical advice on changes to the product and the handling and storage conditions to reduce this problem; - Advice on selection of the solution and practical implementation Join us as we celebrate 50 years of helping industry solve its bulk materials handling problems. Register for this course online. Fees are discounted for multiple registrations - so bring your colleagues along.
05.02.2024  |  812x  |  Product news  | 
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