In April and May, the University of Greenwich’s Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology will be holding two courses for those who handle any form of bulk material.
Storage and Discharge of Powders and Bulk Materials is a 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.
Taking place in April you will learn about:
- Basics of hopper and silo design and function
- Dealing with potential problems
- Discharge aids and interfacing to feeders
Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Materials is a basic level course covering subjects including system components, design techniques, operation and control of blow tank systems, explosion hazards and operational problems. The course also deals with the important but often neglected area of interfacing storage bins with conveying systems.
Taking place in May you will learn about:
- Techniques for reducing product degradation during conveying
- Ways to reduce maintenance, repair and unplanned stoppages to pneumatic conveying equipment
- Explosion Hazards including ATEX Directives
These courses are being offered in two formats: online or face to face.
The course content is the same on either course.
- Online: delivered over 5 morning sessions,
- If you prefer to attend in person, you can now do so for a two day course in Chatham, Kent.
Attendees on either course are also invited to join the Practical Workshop following the campus-based courses, where some of the theory aspects are demonstrated in on-site laboratories.
Who should attend?
All courses are written with the engineer in mind. They are recommended for operators who handle bulk materials daily, for maintenance, Health & Safety officers, plant or equipment designers and manufacturers, or management of such staff. Anyone who handles any form of bulk material could benefit from attending.
Fees and registration:
Starting at £675 online/£825 on campus, discounts are applied for group bookings and multiple registrations.
Click here for further information and registration.
wolfson-enquiries@gre.ac.uk +44 20 8331 8646
