Bulk Materials Handling Masterclass

Key Learning Outcomes

• Review common flow problems (eg. bridging, ratholing, segregation)
• Understand silo/hopper/stockpile flow patterns (funnel, mass, expanded flow)
• Discuss bulk solids flow properties and their use in design and troubleshooting
• Select proper bulk solids feeders and solve costly on-going problems
• Design gravity reclaim stockpiles to obtain maximum reclaim capacity
• Review fine powder handling phenomena and prevent flooding/flushing
• Examine poor vs effective transfer chute designs to improve flow
• Learn about segregation mechanisms and implement practical solutions

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Receive a unique flow and segregation demonstration models

Testimonials

"I would like to thank you for putting on one of the most enlightening & informative classes that I have seen in my 25 years in industry. It had an excellent balance of theory & practical application & was applicable to many applications
Joel Mutchler, Chevron Phillips Chemical

About the Course

This course provides participants with a fundamental grounding in the key areas of bulk solids handling equipment selection, design, and troubleshooting. Strategies for alleviating costly flow problems in silos, stockpiles, feeders, and transfer chutes are presented, as well as proven techniques to design solids handling equipment so that it operates efficiently, safely, and reliably from the start.

A review of bulk material flow fundamentals will be presented, including common flow problems, types of flow patterns in equipment and how flow properties of bulk solids are measured. Feeder design and troubleshooting techniques are also discussed.

The participant will learn how to design and solve problems with gravity reclaim stockpiles handling either coarse/free-flowing or cohesive bulk solids. Strategies for reliably and safely handling fine powders in silos will be presented, along with proven techniques for designing transfer chutes to prevent plugging, abrasive wear, dust generation and spillage.

Segregation mechanisms will be discussed, as well as practical methods available to minimise or eliminate any negative effects of segregation.

The course material is supplemented with practical examples to illustrate concepts taught.

Who Should Attend

Those involved with designing, selecting, troubleshooting, maintaining, or purchasing bulk solids handling equipment, including:

• Plant and project managers
• Operation or process managers
• Project and maintenance engineers
• Unit operators and superintendents
• Personnel new to the field of solids handling

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