Short Course: Design of Equipment for Storing and Discharging Bulk Materials
An assessment of storage and handling requirements of bulk materials for drawing up specifications and designing hoppers and silos;
26 – 27 September 2022
Venue: University of Greenwich Medway Campus, Kent, UK
Who should attend?
This course is intended to target project engineers involved in the detail specification of bulk handling schemes or design engineers involved in the construction of equipment used for storing bulk materials. The content of the course will also be of relevance to engineers that wish to be brought up to speed with equipment and operational best practice relating to bulk handling.
Subjects 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.
Fees and Registration:
£825 per person with discounts applied for group bookings and returning delegates.
Further information and Registration
The full calendar of courses can be found here
The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology:
The leading place for training in the handling of powders, bulk solids and particulate materials
wolfson-enquiries@gre.ac.uk +44 20 8331 8646
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