Join experts at the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology to learn how to identify and solve powder handling and flow issues encountered.
Dr Vivek Garg, recently awarded the prestigious MHEA Innovation Award 2024 at BULKEX 2024 for his work with the Mechanical Surface Effect Tester, will be leading a series of online courses in January and Februaryexamining different aspects of Powder Handling and Flow.
January:
- Measurement of the Properties and Bulk Behaviour of Particulate Materials; An overview of methods for determining bulk behaviour of particulate materials such as particle size measurement and density, moisture uptake, explosibility, dustiness testing and the new Mechanical Surface Effect Tester.
- Caking and Lump Formation in Powders;Â An exploration of issues relating to keeping powders and granules in a free-flowing, lump-free condition by discussing methods for determining caking tendencies and offering practical advice on how changes to the product or the handling and storage conditions affects powder behaviour using real-life case studies.
February:
- Undesired deblending and Separation in Processes and Equipment; Identification of common segregation mechanisms and how to minimise the effects . The issue of de-blending (segregation) of bulk particulates is one that afflicts many diverse industry sectors. This course will help delegates identify the most commonly encountered segregation mechanisms and suggest techniques that can be applied in plant design to minimise these effects
- Electrostatic Effects in Powders. This course discusses the cause and effect of electrostatic charging in bulk solids handling, as well as the hazards caused to product quality control and risk assessment. Principal charge measurement techniques are reviewed and their use in the prediction and solution of problems discussed.
Workshop Week: 25 – 28 February
A series of Practical Workshops in the onsite pilot plant in Chatham, Kent using different techniques to establish the behaviour of bulk solid materials.Â
- Understanding Powder Flow (in conjunction with Ametek)
- Characterisation Techniques
- Dust Containment Methods and Filtration
- Segregation Methods
Registration and Payment
Registration is now open through the online store where payment can also be made. Discounts are  offered for multiple registrations – 2 or more people on one course or one person registering for 2 or more courses. For group registrations please contact the Wolfson Centre
For full course details please visit our dedicated Short Course site
Contact us
We would be pleased to help with your queries.
wolfson-enquiries@gre.ac.uk    +44 20 8331 8646             www.bulksolids.com
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
