Short Course: Equipment Design for Storing and Handling Bulk Materials

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

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

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.

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

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