Let powder handling problems be a thing of the past
Powders and particulate materials used in the processing industry can often cause major disruptions to production whether through build-up in hoppers, de-blending, uneven weights when packing or dosing, dust build-up……the problems go on.
powder ‘rat-holing’ in a hopper
Having encountered frequent similar problems through providing consultancy services, experts at the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology have put together some essential presentations to help delegates identify potential issues before they become a major headache, and advise on how to help solve or avoid the problems that may otherwise occur.
Courses start in January and continue through February in short sessions from 14:00 – 17:00 hrs UK time each afternoon, allowing plenty of time to discuss operational issues with the presenters and other delegates.
20 – 21 January: Measurement of the Properties and Bulk Behaviour of Particulate Materials – an overview of methods for determining bulk behaviour of particulate materials.
Subjects covered include: Particle size and density measurement techniques / Flow property measurements / Moisture uptake / Propensity for de-blending, degradation or caking issues / Explosability / Pneumatic conveying properties / Dustiness testing
27 – 28 January: Undesired Deblending and Separation in Processes and Equipment – identification of common segregation mechanisms and how to minimise the effects
Subjects covered include: air-induced, rolling and surface effect segregation as well as percolation- how and why they occur and how to prevent or minimise the disruption caused.
17 – 18 February: Dust Control for Processes – dust prevention, capture and extraction methods
Subjects covered include: Characterisation of bulk particulates / materials handling / dust control / plant audit
24 – 25 February: Electrostatics in Powder Handling – the cause and effect of electrostatic charging in bulk solids handling
Subjects covered include: Electrostatic charges / Hazards encountered
If you work with powders or particulate materials, these courses could be of benefit.
Course fees are £450 per delegate per course. Discounts are applied for group bookings and multiple registrations.
Register and pay on-line. Full course details and the course calendar for 2021 is available here
As we move into 2021, leave your problematic powders behind and welcome in the new year with reliable well-behaved materials instead.
The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology
- 02083318646
- wolfson-enquiries@gre.ac.uk
- http://www.bulksolids.com
- University of Greenwich, Central Avenue, Chatham Maritime, Kent, ME4 4TB GB
About us
Our Mission: To help industry to get it's powders and bulk materials to behave in the way they need them to!
Our Services:
- Consultancy
- Research
- Short Courses
Our Clients:
Industries involved in the processing of powders, particulates and other bulk solids materials from across the spectrum including (but not limited to) food and drink, pharmaceuticals, minerals, renewable energy, chemicals, plastics, recycling, metals, household goods, paper, cosmetics, textiles and rubber.
Ranging from small local companies to international conglomerates.
Our industrial-scale pilot plant is available to test a processing step, or mock up a whole handling process or logistics chain, at full scale or near full scale. This can be used to find and solve the problems off-line, then when you transfer the same process or material to your own or your customers' plant, you can be confident it will work!
Our Experts have over one hundred man-years of experience in solving bulk materials handling problems. Along with a team of Researchers they concentrate on nothing else but the needs of Industry – and are at your disposal.
Our location offers excellent transport links within the UK and EU enabling us to provide a prompt and flexible response to site visit requests and client meetings.
Contact us for advice – don't pick up a hammer – pick up the phone. +44 (0) 20 8331 8646
Where we supply to
Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, North America
Industries we supply to
Automation, Chemicals, Consultants, Components Electronics, Energy and Power, Food and Beverage, Glass Ceramics Cement, Metals and Minerals, OEM, Paper and Pulp, Pharmaceutical Cosmetics Toiletries, Plastics and Rubber, Recycling, Textiles, Tobacco, Water and Wastewater
