Bulk Materials Handling Short courses in November at the Wolfson Centre, University of Greenwich

Book your place now for the 2 courses to be held in November at our Short Course Centre in Chatham, Kent.

These courses are aimed at Engineers, Managers, Skilled operatives, maintenance crew, equipment manufacturers or anyone involved in using powders and particulates. A basic technical education and/or experience in industry is recommended.

Numbers for the seminars are limited to allow delegates the time to discuss their own operational needs and problems.

Overview of Particulate Handling Technology
1 — 2 November  £680 for 2 days
3  November — optional practical session £1055 for 3 days

Topics  during the 2 days include:

• Efficient materials handling
• Characterisation of materials
• Transportation techniques
• Instrumentation and Control
• Bulk Property measurement
• Big Bag emptying

In the practical session you will be able to:

• Test you own materials with the aid of our experienced technicians and researchers (If you do not have your own materials, we can provide some for you)
• Learn different methods of characterising materials
• Receive advice and recommendations on the results

If you opt to attend the practical session, you will be contacted prior to the course to determine your needs. A programme of testing can then be designed specifically for you. You don’t need to have a particular problem to benefit from these sessions - tell us what you wish to gain and we will do our best to oblige.

Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Materials

22 — 23 November; £680

The following topics will be covered:

• Components of pneumatic conveying systems;
• Design Techniques;
• Operational problems and effects on system design
• Operation and control of blow tanks, including the transport of powders
• Interfacing storage bins to conveying systems
• Explosion hazards, including ATEX directives
• All aspects of system selection and operation

On-line booking and further information on these and all of the courses offered, as well as general information about our services, can be found at www.bulksolids.com

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Contact:  wolfson-enquiries@gre.ac.uk ;  020 8331 8646