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: £915 / £1400 per delegate
Venue: Chatham, Kent
Contact: Caroline Chapman Wolfson-enquiries@gre.ac.uk , +44 20 8331 8646
www.bulksolids.com
Programme:
Day 1: Introduction to Pneumatic Conveying / Components of Pneumatic Conveying Systems / Interfacing Storage Bins with Pneumatic Conveying Systems / Explosion Hazards / Atex Directives
Day 2: System Design / Economic Design Study / Operation and Control of Blow Tanks/ Blow Tanks and Transport / Uprating Systems and Effects on System Components / Case Studies and Recent Developments
Day 3 (Optional): Practical session in the on-site labs
