The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology, University of Greenwich, Chatham Maritime, Kent

Storing and Handling of Pharma Powders and Bulk Materials

A new one day course designed for the Pharma Industry This course aims to equip participants with the knowledge to address challenges in storing and handling bulk powders specific to pharmaceutical manufacturing. What will you learn? * basics in operation, design and specification of hoppers and silos * feeders and feeding * discharge aids * prediction of discharge rates focussing on pharmaceutical materials (API, Excipients, Co-Excipients, Glidants, Flow Agents) * correct design for reliable discharge * determining flow properties of pharmaceutical materials * hopper geometry and practical design considerations * compliance with industry standards, including cGMP and regulatory guidelines Is this course for you? This course is designed for professionals involved in material handling, storage, or processing within the pharmaceutical industry. Ideal participants include process engineers, R&D professionals, plant managers, and supply chain specialists. This course can also be delivered

08.08.2025 | 3517x | Product news | |

Free Webinar: Air Classification, Insights from Industry and Research

This webinar will explore the challenges and advantages of ultrafine air classification, a particle separation technique that utilises aerodynamic properties to segregate materials by size, density, or shape. Air classification is a particle separation technique that utilises aerodynamic properties to segregate materials by size, density, or shape. It avoids the use of chemicals to separate the powders in dry state, making it ideal for industries like mining, recycling, and food processing. Air flow rate and rotor dynamics are the main operating parameters to achieve the desired fractionation of the products. The applications of air classification ranges from mineral refinement to sustainable waste recovery and pharmaceutical production. Air classification plays a pivotal role in advancing resource efficiency and eco-friendly material processing and has been used for many centuries for different applications. The major research interest is the ultrafine air classification. Ultrafine air classification brings its own challenges, such as, achieving precise cut size and desired throughput. It becomes much more challenging for materials with required cut size below

13.06.2025 | 1107x | Press release |

Free Webinar: Challenges in Convective Drying of Powdered Materials

6 June: this webinar focuses on a vital yet often misunderstood step in many industrial processes. Presenter: Dr Hamed Johnny Sarnavi This webinar, ” Challenges in Convective Drying of Powdered Materials ”, focuses on a vital yet often misunderstood step in many industrial processes. It explores the interaction between powder behaviour and heated air, which is essential for addressing energy efficiency and product quality concerns. Designed for decision-makers, process engineers, and equipment operators in the chemical, food, pharmaceutical, and mineral industries, this session offers practical insights for those interested in innovative drying techniques Dr Hamed Johnny Sarnavi: Hamed is a research and consultant engineer at the Wolfson Centre-University of Greenwich; specialising on the flowability and drying of wet bulk solids.

19.05.2025 | 2460x | Product news |

Course: Storing and Handling Powder & Bulk for the Batteries Industry

July 9, 2025: New One day short course: explore best practice and industry; learn about impact of material properties on product quality and process efficiency This new course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and solutions in storing and handling bulk powders used in battery manufacturing, and to explore best practice and industry standards for safe and efficient material handling. The course will also involve the role of material properties in storage and handling, and their impact on product quality and process efficiency. Course presenter, Dr Vivek Garg has been helping companies involved in the manufacture of batteries to better understand the problems encountered when handling and storing these bulk materials and has used this to create a bespoke course for the industry. Course subjects * Basics in operation, design and specification of hoppers, silos, bins and bunkers, * An introduction to the storage and flow of bulk solid materials * Feeders and feeding * Hopper discharge aids * Prediction of discharge rates focussing on battery materials. He will also look closely

16.05.2025 | 3900x | Product news |

Free webinar: Effects of water on Calcium Oxide and Cement Products

From Carbon Fixing to Building structures: Optimising the carbonation reaction conditions for a fast complete carbonation process. Carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) is a process to utilise the captured carbon by finding suitable applications or converting into useful products such as plastics, concrete or biofuels etc. CCUS is strongly supported by the organisations across the globe to minimise the carbon footprints. Heavy industries such as cement, steel, and chemicals are often seen as the major producers of greenhouse gasses, therefore, the flue gases produced from processes are mixed with waste byproducts to create a useful product. The carbonation extent and kinetics are influenced by the factors dependent on the base material physiochemical properties and carbonation reaction conditions. Optimising these conditions are the premises for the fast carbonation process. Presenters: Dr Baldeep Kaur and Dr Sean McIntyre from Surface Measurement Systems Baldeep Kaur will discuss about the fundamentals of the carbonation process and Sean McIntyre will present research on the hydration

22.04.2025 | 2690x | Product news |

Conference Fire Prevention and Management in Bulk Materials Storage

Conference to promote awareness of fires in silos and flat stores and how to prevent or manage these occurrences. Fire Prevention and Management in Biomass and Bulk Materials Storage 10 June 2025; University of Greenwich , Medway campus, UK Organised by the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology. Conference Chair: Prof. Michael Bradley Registration is now open for the 4th Conference in the ‘Silo Fires’ series to promote awareness of fires in silos and flat stores and how to prevent or manage these occurrences. This conference will highlight an issue that is quite common but not very well exposed or covered. Unlike explosions, it is not regulated by DSEAR so does not get the same attention, but fires in storage of bulk solids is probably more common than explosions. The conference will open with a couple of case studies, moving on to discussing current scientific knowledge, finishing with advice on how to deal with the aftermath of fires in storage vessels, along with strategies for safety via design and operation practices. Programme We are pleased

20.03.2025 | 2533x | Press release |

Short Courses in Pneumatic Conveying Technology

A comprehensive introduction to the operation of pipeline systems and system design. With an emphasis on the practical aspects of pneumatic conveying technology, these courses provide a comprehensive introduction to the basic operation of pipeline systems before moving on to the more complex calculations used in system design. Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Solids; 14 – 16 May A basic course looking at system components, design techniques, operation and control of blow tank systems, explosion hazards, operational problems as well as interfacing storage bins with conveying systems. It also includes an optional practical workshop. This course will be repeated in October. Pneumatic Conveying System Design; 3 – 4 June An advanced course guiding delegates through the processes on how to obtain pipeline designs that work reliably, delivering the required throughput without unplanned maintenance and negative impact on quality of the powder being handled. This course will be repeated in November Each course take place in Chatham, Kent at the Wolfson

13.03.2025 | 2659x | Product news |

Online Powder Handling courses now open for registration

Four short courses looking at different characterisation and handling methods for reliable flow of bulk solids Happy New Year! We begin 2025 with a series of online courses related to powder handling and flow. Following these is a week of workshops for attendees to come to the Wolfson Centre and use some of our powder handling equipment and learn about the different techniques available. Dr Vivek Garg, recently awarded the prestigious MHEA Innovation Award 2024 at BULKEX for his work with the Mechanical Surface Effect Tester, will be leading these courses and will be available to answer your queries. 20 and 21 January; 14:00 – 17:00 hrs 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. 27 and 28 January; 14:00 – 17:00 hrs Caking and Lump Formation in Powders; An exploration of issues relating to keeping

02.01.2025 | 9224x | Product news |

Bulk Materials Handling Short Courses for Industry

2025 Calendar is out now Experts at the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology, at the University of Greenwich in UK are ready to train delegates from the Bulk Bulk Materials Handling Industries. Courses are scheduled through the year, either online or on campus. Registration is now open. This year we have some exciting new courses on offer, and we have also arranged a week of practical workshops to allow delegates the chance to use some of the new as well as the tried-and-tested pieces of equipment under the supervision of our experts. Online training We start with a series of online courses, examining the different issues encountered when storing and handling powders and particulate materials. Each course looks at methods to avoid or resolve problems encountered in different situations allowing delegates to gain the knowledge to help troubleshoot issues themselves. In January * Measurement of the Properties and Bulk Behaviour of Particulate Materials - An overview of

11.12.2024 | 3875x | Product news | |

Course: Rotary Valves: Design, Selection and Operational Issues

Learn about the different options available and how to select the right one for your system. Attend this one day course at the Wolfson Centre premises in the UK to learn about Rotary Valves. Rotary valves are widely used to feed pneumatic conveying pipelines, and for feed metering, explosion isolation, atmospheric isolation etc. However there are literally thousands of combinations of different feature options available covering choice of materials of construction, rotor type, drive type, venting arrangements, bearing pattern, seal choice, clearances, cleaning features etc. This course is designed to help untangle all the different options to allow correct selection for your plant. Topics include: * Application areas for rotary valves, and their different demands (feeding, explosion protection, isolation etc) * Basics of rotary valve performance – air leakage, feed rate etc * Materials of construction linked to issues of wear and build-up * Seals and bearings, options, functions and selection * Special consideration for explosion isolation *

22.10.2024 | 2944x | Product news |

Pneumatic Conveying short courses

Basic or advanced level courses for the bulk solids handling industry. 2024 marks the 50th Anniversary since the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology came into existence. Director Mike Bradley has been teaching on the short courses for over half this time and will be ready to share his knowledge and expertise on many of the courses scheduled for the remainder of this year. We are offering: - Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Materials; 29 – 31 October (basic course – ideal for new starters); includes practical workshop - Pneumatic Conveying System Design; 13 – 14 November (advanced course) - Rotary Valves; Design, Selection and Operational Issues; 27 November Each course take place in Chatham, Kent at the Wolfson Centre premises, giving delegates the opportunity to speak to the experts and network with other attendees. 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

27.09.2024 | 2419x | Press release |

Celebrating 50 years of excellence in Bulk Materials Handling

2024 marks 50 years from when the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology first came into existence. The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology was originally a department within the School of Engineering at what used to be Thames Polytechnic, later to become the University of Greenwich. At this time, in 1974, the office and laboratories were based in Woolwich, where they remained until their relocation to Medway in Kent in 2005. The department was set up initially at the request of the then Head of School who had completed his PhD in 2 phase solid gas flow and discovered that the Polytechnic did not cater for this discipline. He therefore appointed people to continue this stream of Research which in turn led to research into general bulk materials handling, and the Bulk Solids Handling Unit was born. It was not until 1989 that the Wolfson Centre name was added, thanks to funding from the Wolfson Foundation. Although the people, the location and the department name may have changed throughout it’s 50 year history, the aim of the Centre has remained

03.06.2024 | 3312x | Press release | |

Online short course Powder Handling & Flow for Additive Manufacturing

Registration is open for this online short course, with topics on recycling, contamination, oxidation, powder characterisation and other quality issues; Join us for an online short course where experts from the Additive Manufacturing industry join the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology to bring a course designed to guide participants through the critical aspects of powder handling and management within the AM process. Focussing on Metal and Plastic Powders in the AM process, the topics include: * Recycle and quality issues; * Contamination and Oxidation issues * Powder characterisation and control * Quality considerations such as sampling, segregation, electrostatics * Latest techniques in spreadability testing and layer quality control Who should attend? The course is aimed at anyone working in powder based additive manufacturing, particularly with metal or plastic powders. There will be plenty of time given to questions so if you have a particular problem, we will help you to find out how to resolve it. Presenters Prof Mike Bradley Director of the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids

03.06.2024 | 3421x | Product news |

Short Course: Equipment Design for Storing and Handling Bulk Materials

An advanced course offering covering storage and handling requirements of bulk materials for drawing up specifications and designing hoppers and silos Learn about; * Minimising project risk through characterisation of bulk materials; * 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. 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.

28.03.2024 | 3687x | Product news |

Pneumatic Conveying Short courses

Wolfson Centre offers a selection of courses related to pneumatic conveying on the remises and in the pilot plant in Chatham, Kent. Registration is now open. Wolfson Centre offers a selection of courses related to pneumatic conveying # A basic course looking at system components, design techniques, operation and control of blow tank systems, explosion hazards, operational problems as well as the often-neglected area of interfacing storage bins with conveying systems. # An advanced course guiding delegates through the processes on how to obtain pipeline designs that work reliably, delivering the required throughput without unplanned maintenance and undesired impact on quality of the powder being handled # A ’hands-on’ course where delegates practice troubleshooting problems that arise when using these systems and making sure they work as the designer intended All courses are held at the Wolfson Centre premises and pilot plant in Chatham, Kent.

28.03.2024 | 3245x | Product news | |

Course: Storage and Discharge of Powders and Bulk Materials

Basic and advanced short courses looking at the operation, design and specifications of hoppers and silos for reliable discharge Each course take place in Chatham, Kent, UK at the Wolfson Centre premises and gives delegates the opportunity to speak to the experts and network with other attendees. Storage and Discharge of Powders and Bulk Materials; 16 – 17 April 2024 A basic 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. Attendees are also invited to join the Practical Workshop on 18 April, where some of the theory aspects are demonstrated in our on-site Pilot Plant. Design of Equipment for Storing and Discharging Bulk Material; 15 – 16 May 2024 An advanced course offering an assessment of storage and handling requirements of bulk materials for drawing up specifications and designing hoppers and silos. These courses are led by Dr Baldeep Kaur, whose interests lie in characterisation and storage of bulk materials. Who

08.03.2024 | 3764x | Product news | |

Short course: Port and Terminal Operations for Bulk Cargoes

understand the issues surrounding the safe handling and storage of bulk materials in port terminals and at sea. Join the experts from the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology as they deliver this online course, written for anyone concerned about, who handles or is responsible for the safe transportation and storage of bulk materials, such as Stevedores, Operations supervisors, Port managers, Ships Masters, Port developers, Cargo superintendents, Equipment suppliers, Design consultants. A short course to discuss real life issues and to determine best practice for future developments. Some of the topics covered include: * Ship unloading technologies (Grabs vs CSUs, different CSU technologies) * Conveying technologies (pneumatic vs belt) * Storage and discharge technologies (silos, flat stores, stacking etc) * Loading/unloading control (weighing, controlling ship bending etc) * Rail and road out-loading equipment and control * Explosion and fire risks and management (ATEX, fire control and management) * Mobile plant and safety * Developments in

27.02.2024 | 4257x | Product news |

Troubleshooting and Commissioning Pneumatic Conveying Systems

A ’hand’s on’ course for engineers who are actively involved in commissioning or troubleshooting pneumatic conveying systems A look at the practical challenges of starting up systems on site and making sure they work as the designer intended. Delegates will be guided through a selection of practical workshops in the on-site Pilot Plant to look at the different challenges encountered when using and commissioning pneumatic conveying systems including; - Rotary Valve / roots blower system - Blow tank system Course presenters: Professor Mike Bradley – who has decades of practical experience of all kinds of pneumatic conveying systems – assisted By Dr Atul Sharma, our lead consultant engineer in the subject. To ensure the maximum benefit for those attending, we limit delegate number to 6 per course. Fees are discounted for 2 or more delegates signing up together from the same company.

05.02.2024 | 3523x | Product news |

Caking and Lump Formation in Powders and Bulk Solids

Keeping powders and granules in a free-flowing, lump-free condition An online course over 2 sessions to help delegates solve their caking and lumping problems when handling powders and particulate materials. Subjects covered include: - Methods for determining caking tendencies of powders and granules; - Practical advice on changes to the product and the handling and storage conditions to reduce this problem; - Advice on selection of the solution and practical implementation Join us as we celebrate 50 years of helping industry solve its bulk materials handling problems. Register for this course online. Fees are discounted for multiple registrations - so bring your colleagues along.

05.02.2024 | 3869x | Product news |

Powder Handling Short Courses 2024 - Early Bird reduction

The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology has released the short course calendar for 2024 and online registration is now open. Register before 31 December and pay 2023 fees. Held either online or at the Wolfson Centre offices in Chatham, Kent, we offer courses in a variety of bulk materials handling subjects. The full calendar of courses is now available on our website, including those only available as in-company courses. Early Bird Registration The following courses on powder handling will take place in January and February 2024. Register for these online courses before 31 December and pay 2023 fees. * Undesired Deblending and Separation in Processes and Equipment; * Measurement of the Properties and Bulk Behaviour of Particulate Materials; * Caking and Lump Formation of Powders and Bulk Solids These three courses will be led by Dr Vivek Garg; Vivek’s area of expertise focuses on solving flow related problems in bulk solids handling industries and the development of the novel mechanical surface energy tester, which will feature in the Bulk Behaviour course above. He has been involved in various research projects such

21.11.2023 | 3988x | Press release | |

Free Webinar for the Additive Manufacturing Industry

New approaches to quantify powder’s bed surface qualities in additive manufacturing 30 June 2023 13;00 hrs UK time Presenter: Dr Hamid Salehi Latest Techniques in Spreadability Testing and Layer Quality Control. The powder bed surface qualities play an important role in the quality of the final parts fabricated using powder bed Additive Manufacturing processes. The development and application of a new techniques and prototype instrument which can be used to simulate the creation of a powder bed and reveal the surface properties of that bed will be introduced in this presentation. The new tester can be used to evaluate powder bed surface roughness, evaluate powder bed relative packing fraction, change in particle size and shape over the build plate and electrostatic charges over the powder bed. This webinar will provide a snapshot of the research conducted to date and it’s use in industry.

23.06.2023 | 3522x | Product news |

Free Webinar for Bulk Materials Handling Industries

Modelling Chaotic Behaviour of Gas-Solid Flow in the Pneumatic Conveying July 28 13:00 hrs UK time Presenter: Osamh Alshahed The application of chaos analysis in relation to the efficiency and reliability of pneumatic conveying systems. The pneumatic conveying of bulk solids is a complex process involving transporting solid particles in a high velocity gas stream through pipelines. In this process, the interaction between the gas and solid phases can lead to chaotic behaviour, which can affect the efficiency and reliability of the system. The webinar will cover the fundamentals of chaos theory and its relevance to complex systems like pneumatic conveying. The presenter will talk about different methods available for modelling chaotic behaviour in gas-solids flow and application of these methods to optimise complex systems like pneumatic conveying. Osamh is a third year PhD student at the Wolfson Centre. His studies have been made using measurements with plastic pellets and three other materials to establish a technique to optimise

23.06.2023 | 3397x | Product news |

Online short course: Dust Control for Processes

Online short course studying dust prevention, capture and extraction methods. Registration is now open for our next short course in the series covering Materials Handling Technology. Half day online short course: Dust Control for Processes Join experts at the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology for this online short course on 14 June at 09:00 – 13:00 hrs. Course fee: £375 with discounts available for returning delegates and block bookings. Learn about: * Prevention of dust generation at source; * Containment and Suppression of dust; * Extraction and Collection of dust. The course will also cover the importance of characterisation of materials being handled and a bit on design methods to help reduce dust generation. So, if you are a plant designer, plant manager, safety and hygiene specialist or maintenance professional handling powders this course will help you to identify and assess risk within your processing system.

22.05.2023 | 3467x | Product news |

Short course: Electrostatics in Powder Handling

Learn about the causes of electrostatic charging and how they affect the handling of powders in the manufacturing process. An online course spread over 2 x 3 hour sessions, to discuss the issues surrounding the behaviour of powders suffering electrostatic charging during the manufacturing process. The hazards caused to product quality control and risk assessment will be identified and principal charge measurement techniques reviewed. Their use in the prediction and solution of problems will be discussed. Plant operators and designers, plant managers and maintenance personnel will all benefit enormously from attending this course, through improving their understanding of the behaviour of powders to learning techniques to overcome the problems encountered. The course leader is Mike Bradley, Professor of Bulk and Particulate Technologies and Director of the Wolfson Centre. He has worked internationally on design and troubleshooting for bulk solids handling as a commercial consultant and research expert for over twenty years.

06.03.2023 | 3875x | Product news |

Do you have problems emptying hoppers and silos?

The intensive course ”Storage and discharge of powders and bulk solids” has been specifically designed to help solve problems with hoppers, silos, bins and bunkers Hoppers, silos, bins and bunkers are widely used in industry for storing bulk solids materials. However, these facilities can experience operational problems – often because they have been designed without knowledge of the flow characteristics of the material to be stored. This intensive course has been specifically designed to help solve problems like these. Course Storage and discharge... Overview: Facilities storing bulk solid materials sometimes experience operational problems – often because they have been designed without knowledge of the flow characteristics of the material to be stored. This course advises on preventing such problems. Subjects covered: * An introduction to the storage and flow of bulk solid materials in hoppers, bins and bunkers * Determining the flow properties of bulk solids * Determination of hopper geometry * Predicting discharge rates * Feeders and feeding * Hopper discharge aids * Prediction of wall loadings and their

02.03.2023 | 4331x | Press release |

Webinar: Digital Twinning in Pneumatic Conveying

Free webinar: Leveraging virtual models with a digital representation of a physical object or system to improve performance and efficiency. Friday 24 March 2023, 13:00 – 14:00 GMT, Online Presenter: Chanaka Prasad Chanaka is currently undertaking a PhD programme at the Wolfson Centre sponsored by Schenck Process UK Ltd. His project relates to Digital Twin technology, which refers to the digital representation of a physical object or system and has a long history that has evolved alongside Industry 4.0. Different Digital Twin architectures are used in various industries, depending on the specific needs and requirements of the application. Recently, the Wolfson Centre started applying digital twinning in the field of pneumatic conveying, which involves transporting bulk materials through pipelines using pressurized air. Digital Twin technology is used to create a virtual representation of a pneumatic conveying system that can be used for various purposes, including real-time monitoring, control, proactive and reactive operations, performance optimization, fault detection, and maintenance prediction.

22.02.2023 | 4145x | Product news |

Powder Flow Technology video

A review of equipment and outputs used to assess the flowability of powder and granular materials which can also be used for vessel design. Prof Mike Bradley, Director of the Wolfson Centre, explains the importance of Powder Flow Technology in this short video. Please contact us for advice through consultancy or training in this area of application. A chat in the first instance will cost nothing but your time.

28.11.2022 | 4322x | Product description | |

Short courses for the Characterisation of powders and bulk materials

Understand the importance of knowing the powders and bulk materials you use and why they behave as they do. And use this to solve or avoid problems in handling. Powders and Particulates used in the processing industry can often cause major disruptions to production whether through build-up in hoppers, de-blending, uneven weights when packing or dosing, degradation, dust build-up……the problems go on. Experts at the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology have put together a series of training courses to help delegates identify potential issues before they become a major headache and advise on how to help solve or avoid the problems that may otherwise occur. Some of the courses looking in detail at different characterisation methods include: * The Measurement of the Properties and Bulk Behaviour of Particulate Materials; Jan 2023 * Undesired Deblending and Separation in Processes and Equipment; Feb 2023 * Caking and Lump Formation in Powders and Bulk Materials; May 2023 * Dust Control for Processes; June 2023 * Electrostatics in Powder Handling; Dec 2023 These courses are all delivered online in English

28.11.2022 | 5131x | Product news | |

Assessment of segregation in bulk materials - video

An overview of a bench scale evaluation method for quantifying the sensitivity of a free-flowing material (or blend) to segregation. Richard Farnish, Technical Director at the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology, explains the importance of testing materials for their segregation tendency in this short video. If segregation issues are a problem in your plant, please contact us for advice through consultancy services or training.

28.11.2022 | 3777x | Product description | |

How does an engineer decide which type of rotary valve to select?

Join our one day short course to learn about the design, selection and operational issues in selecting a suitable Rotary Valve When faced with a choice of rotor and drive type, venting arrangements, bearing pattern, seal choice, clearances, cleaning features, construction materials etc, it can seem like a minefield when it comes to selecting a rotary valve. Taking place at the Wolfson Centre in Kent, UK, this one day course, delivered by expert Mike Bradley, is aimed to help delegates understand the reasons for the different options and how to select the correct specification. DMN Westinghouse have been invited to demonstrate rotary valve features, explaining what to look for during an inspection and providing general useful information to consider before purchasing such a piece of equipment. The course aims to guide delegates through the technical aspects of technology and provide an opportunity to discuss any relevant issues with the experts. It is recommended for engineers, system designers and maintenance personnel who have responsibility for sourcing, specifying and keeping

01.11.2022 | 4825x | Product news |

Short course and Workshop: Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Materials

This course in November provides an introduction to the identification of components of pneumatic conveying systems, system selection and design techniques Join us in Chatham, UK, for the popular short course Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Materials to learn how to identify issues and how to avoid or rectify them. This course provides an introduction to the identification of components of pneumatic conveying systems, system selection and design techniques. Day 3 is an optional Workshop in our on-site laboratories where we will demonstrate equipment used in the pneumatic conveying process. Taking place from 8 - 10 November the subjects to be covered include: * Techniques for reducing product degradation during conveying; * Ways to reduce maintenance, repair and unplanned stoppages to pneumatic conveying equipment; * Methods of reducing energy consumption; * How to troubleshoot problematic systems; * How to eliminate blockages in pneumatic pipelines; * Explosion Hazards including ATEX Directives; * Operation and control of blow tanks; * System selection and operation; * Interfacing storage bins to conveying systems; *

17.10.2022 | 4442x | Product description |

Free webinar: Prediction of Bulk Flow Properties

Measuring forces between particles and surfaces in cohesive powders using Mechanical Surface Energy Tester; Webinar in English on 28 October 2022. Prediction of Bulk Flow Properties using Mechanical Surface Energy Tester; 28 October 2022 The webinar will focus on elucidating a unique test technique for measuring forces between particles and surfaces using cohesive powders in a mechanical surface energy tester developed by Dr Vivek Garg in conjunction with experts at The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology at the University of Greenwich. The technique focuses on predicting the powder flow function using this novel technique in conjunction with common particle attributes, with the goal of predicting flowability problems at an early stage of formulation using only a small amount of powder sample. This session will discuss this technique and the research conducted in Industry.

17.10.2022 | 4016x | Product news |

Free Webinars for Bulk Materials Handling Industries

Each month we aim to provide insight into a different bulk materials handling topic. Each webinar will last for 30 minutes, followed by a Q&A session. 30 September:*NEWLINE*Is it possible to predict segregation in large scale industrial silos? Presenter: Dr Susantha (Jeff) Dissanayake Predicting segregation is important for reducing sudden fines spikes during discharge from silos. Jeff, in conjunction with experts at The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solid Handling Technology, has recently developed Cellular Automata (CA) based modelling to predict segregation in industrial hoppers and silos. Initial results have shown promising outcomes. This session will discuss this technique and the research conducted in Industry. 28 October:*NEWLINE* Prediction of Bulk Flow Properties using Mechanical Surface Energy Tester Presenter: Dr Vivek Garg Measuring forces between particles and surfaces in cohesive powders The webinar will focus on elucidating a unique test technique for measuring forces between particles and surfaces using cohesive powders in a mechanical surface energy tester developed by Vivek in conjunction

26.07.2022 | 4996x | Product news |

Powder Handling and Flow for Additive Manufacturing

online short course.......coming up Once again the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology joins forces with some of the leading experts in the Additive Manufacturing industry to help guide delegates through the potential problems encountered when handling powders as part of the AM process. Presentations from Fraunhofer IFAM Institute in Bremen and Carpenter Additive will be delivered alongside contributions from the University of Greenwich and Wolfson Centre. New for this year, in addition to covering the standard topics of recycling and quality issues, contamination, oxidisation, powder handling and key safety considerations, Dr Hamid Salehi from the University of Greenwich will be presenting his findings on the Latest Techniques in Spreadability Testing and Layer Quality Control. Delegates will learn about * The new technique and instrument developed to quantify the behaviour of a powder when spreading for Additive Manufacturing; * A new shadowgraphy technique incorporated,

06.06.2022 | 10896x | Product news |

Storage and Discharge of Powders and Bulk Materials

A general short course covering some of the most common issues met 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 These courses are being offered in two formats: * Online: delivered over 5 morning sessions, 4 – 8 April * Face to face: If you prefer to attend in person, you can now do so for a two day course at our premises in Chatham, Kent. 26 – 27 April The course content is the same on either course. Attendees on either course are also invited to join the Practical Workshop on 28 April, where some of the theory aspects are demonstrated in our 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.

17.03.2022 | 4767x | Product news |

Online short course: Biomass Operations and Handling Technology

This course is relevant to at anyone working in the engineering/energy sector who handles or is responsible for the safe transportation of biomass materials. The issues surrounding the safe handling and storage of different biomass materials are examined during this on-line short course. We invite you to attend: 21 - 25 February: Biomass Operations and Handling Technology Subjects areas covered include: * Material types, flow properties and handling equipment requirements; * Self-heating, fire, explosion and safety; * Dust and degradation, pneumatic conveying and wear; * Explosion protection and ATEX regulations; * Engineering of equipment for storage and discharge; * Ship unloading; * Dust control and management; Who should attend? This course is relevant to at anyone working in the engineering/energy sector who handles or is responsible for the safe transportation of biomass materials. This might include operations supervisors and their operatives, process plant managers, bulk materials handling equipment suppliers, design consultants, maintenance personnel, managers and procurement executives,

31.01.2022 | 4642x | Product news |

Caking and Lump Formation of Powders and Bulk Solids

Online short course for the powder and particulate industry at The Wolfson Centre For Bulk Solids Handling Technology. 1 - 2 February 2022; 14:00 - 17:00 hrs each day (UK time) This course is designed to deal with issues relating to keeping powders and granules in a free-flowing, lump-free condition. You will learn about: * The forces between particles and how they relate to chemistry, the environment and physical processes; * Methods for determining caking tendencies of powders and granules; * Practical advice on changes to the product and the handling and storage conditions to reduce this problem; * Advice on selection of the solution and practical implementation; The course is aimed at Produce Managers, Development Chemists/Formulators, Quality Assurance Officers and Plant Designers/Managers. Operational staff or senior management will also benefit through a better understanding of what can go wrong and how to make your plant as efficient and trouble-free as possible. Delegates are also invited to take part in a Practical Workshop on 16 February at the Wolfson

19.01.2022 | 5108x | Product news |

Short course: Understanding Bulk Behaviour

Insight into characterisation of powders and a overview of methods for determining bulk behaviour of particulate materials. 25 - 26 January; 14:00 - 17:00 hrs UK time; online learning. This short online course provides an overview of methods for determining bulk behaviour of particulate materials. The range of measurement techniques covered by the presenters will introduce relevance to real-world industrial scenarios and describe how the particular technique works and where it would be most useful. You will learn about a chosen selection of the following topics: Topics * Particle size measurement techniques * Particle Density (solid and bulk) * Flow property measurements * Moisture uptake * Propensity for Segregation/de-blending * Degradation/friability of bulk through handling systems * Caking/agglomeration of bulk materials in storage * Explosability * Pneumatic conveying properties * Dustiness testing New for 2022 - we are offering delegates the opportunity to take part in a practical workshop to see demonstrations of equipment discussed during the course. This takes

07.01.2022 | 5372x | Product news |

Online training for the bulk solids handling industry

Learn how to solve and/or avoid problematic handling issues Join the experts at the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology by registering for the online courses, to discuss the various bulk materials handling issues encountered. In January we start with a look at the different methods of measuring the properties of powders; the different techniques available will be described and situations given to where it would be most useful. Some of the techniques include Particle size measurement techniques, Particle Density (solid and bulk) and Flow property measurements. This is followed up in February with courses concentrating on specific aspects of flowability and discharge covered briefly in the above course, namely Caking and Lump Formation in powders and processes and then on to the Segregation of powders and particulates. Each of these courses offers an additional opportunity to take part in a hands-on practical demonstration session in mid February at the Wolfson Centre laboratories in Chatham, Kent UK to

30.11.2021 | 5932x | Product news |

New short course: Total Cost of Ownership of bulk solids equipment

Understanding the Total Cost of Ownershiphow to avoid future problems and buy bulk solids handling equipment intelligently The course will give both terminal operators and equipment manufacturers an insight into what should be on the one side be specified, and on the other side supplied. Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 November 2021, ONLINE 13:00 – 17:00 GMT Last few places left on this new short course for the bulk materials handling industry.

15.11.2021 | 4616x | Product news |

Powder Handling and Flow for Additive Manufacturing

on-line short course Experts from Fraunhofer IFAM Institute in Bremen, Carpenter Additive and The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology are delivering the latest understanding on the subject. Join them every afternoon from 12 - 16 July and be guided through the critical aspects of powder handling and management to enable you to identify potential problematic issues and learn how to avoid or overcome them.

22.06.2021 | 1285x | Product news |

Short course: Caking and Lump Formation in Powders and Bulk Solids

Attendance on this on-line short course will give delegates the opportunity to learn how to control or minimise unwanted caking in particulate materials For many industries controlling or minimising unwanted caking/ agglomeration of powders and particulate materials is a significant challenge which, in worst case scenario, can result in a halt in production. This course aims to explain how and why caking/ lump formation occurs and how to avoid or minimise the risk. Over the 2 sessions you will learn about: * Occurrences of caking in processes: A discussion of the methods that can be useful in predicting or trouble shooting unintended agglomeration of bulk materials in industry * Types of caking and methods for laboratory evaluation: A review of the range of caking mechanisms that can occur in processes and options for quantifying the ‘strength’ of agglomerates. * Common plant and operational issues: A session focussing on how various types of caking problems are created or exacerbated by the use of some types of standard equipment for handling bulk solids. Common design mistakes are highlighted and

12.05.2021 | 6469x | Product news |

Bulk Materials Handling in Ports and at Sea

The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology at the University of Greenwich offers short courses about safe transportation of bulk materials in ports and at sea. The issues surrounding the safe handling and storage of bulk materials at port and at sea is examined during 2 on-line short courses; one looking at general safety issues, the other concentrating on the difficulties encountered when handling and transporting biomass materials. We invite you to attend. Port and Terminal Operations for Bulk Cargoes 8 - 11 March; This course, delivered in association with ABTO: Association of Bulk Terminal Operators, will take a look at the issues surrounding the safe handling and storage of bulk materials in ports and on the sea. Delegates are given the chance to discuss real life issues and to determine best practice for future developments. Subject areas covered include: * Ship unloading technologies (Grabs vs CSUs, different CSU technologies) * Conveying technologies (pneumatic vs belt) * Storage and discharge technologies (silos, flat stores, stacking etc) * Loading/unloading control (weighing, controlling ship bending etc) *

19.02.2021 | 7394x | Product news |

Presentation Wolfson Centre at Powder Flow 2021

The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology will be presenting a paper at Powder Flow 2021. And have a `remote` stand to be able to answer your questions The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology is proud to present at Powder Flow 2021, on 9 - 11 March 2021 Register to hear our Vivek Garg present his paper `A novel approach to predict the powder flowability from milligramme samples` Also presenting are: Dr Diego Barletta | University of Salerno Dr Mehrdad Pasha | USB Prof. Christine Hrenya | University of Colorado Boulder Dr Vincenzino Vivacqua | Johnson Matthey Prof. Jerry Heng | Imperial College Dr Enrico Gallino | Ricoh uk products Ltd We will be attending a `remote` stand to be able to answer your questions. We look forward to seeing you there.

22.01.2021 | 2819x | Press release |

PHD Studentship Sponsored by Schenck Process UK Ltd

Join a study into Improving the efficiencies of manufacturing through the implementation of digital systems in pneumatic conveying pipelines Experts at the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology, University of Greenwich, UK have joined forces with Industry giants Schenck Process UK Ltd to offer a fully paid 3 year studentship to look at how the digitalisation of pneumatic conveying systems can help improve the manufacturing process. Constantly pro-active or re-active “Industry 4.0” is a defined term indicating the ability of a process to be constantly pro-active or re-active in response to the process conditions or material characteristics, as opposed to the traditional approach of commissioning at a set point and left to operate with the same settings or occasionally reset by the process supervisor. Pneumatic conveying The key application here is pneumatic conveying, the transport of particles through a pipeline by a gas flow. This is universally applied to in-plant transport of particles between process steps in the power, cement, minerals, food, pharmaceuticals, petro-chem, fines

18.12.2020 | 7156x | Press release |

On line learning; Pneumatic Conveying of Powders and Bulk Materials

Short Course; 6 - 12 January An intensive course looking at the components of pneumatic conveying systems, system selection and design techniques. Day 1: Introduction to pneumatic conveying / Components Day 2: System design / Economic design Day 3: Interfacing / Explosion hazards / ATEX-DSEAR Day 4: Operation and control of blow tanks / Blow tanks and transport Day 5: Uprating systems / Case studies Each session will include time to discuss operational issues with the presenter and other delegates. A previous delegate said of the course: This course demonstrated to me that an appropriate scientific approach can help to understand this art of pneumatic transport. I recommend this training to engineers who want to tackle powder conveying problems (design and operation) in their factory. Should I attend? If you are a plant designer, plant manager or work in maintenance, this course will improve your ability to deal with the design and troubleshooting of plants. You’ll also benefit

16.12.2020 | 6599x | Product news |

Which type of Rotary Valve should I select?

Short course: Rotary Valves; Design, Selection and Operational Issues 15 – 16 December 2020 On-line delivery: 14 :00 – 17:00 hrs UK time Which type of Rotary Valve should I select? Faced with a large choice of rotor type, drive type, venting arrangements, bearing pattern, seal choice, clearances, cleaning features etc, never mind the choice of materials of construction, how does an engineer decide which type of rotary valve to select? The course is aimed to help delegates understand the reasons for the different options and how to choose them and is recommended for engineers involved in the design of pneumatic conveying systems. Held over two short sessions, we have prepared the following programme. Programme * Application areas for rotary valves, and their different demands (feeding, explosion protection, isolation etc) * Basics of rotary valve performance – air leakage, feed rate etc * Materials of construction linked to issues of wear and build-up * Seals and bearings, options, functions and selection * Special

13.11.2020 | 1429x | Product news |

Are you new to the Bulk Solids Handling industry?

Fundamental short courses for the process engineer If you are new to the world of bulk solids handling technology, or are looking to update your knowledge, these 2 courses could be of benefit, as they lead you through the basics of the many different issues facing process engineers working with powders and particulate materials. Each course will be delivered in English on-line over a series of 5 afternoon sessions. 19 – 23 October: Overview of Particulate Handling Technology; an introduction to the storing and handling of bulk materials, equipment selection and design methodologies for safe and reliable plant. Subjects covered include: storage and handling of bulk materials / hopper and silo design / feeder interfaces / discharge aids / sampling / characterisation techniques / dust control / separation and caking of bulk materials / methods of conveying – pneumatically, screw and belt. 16 – 20 November: Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Materials; components of pneumatic conveying systems, selection and design techniques Subjects

03.09.2020 | 1647x | Product news |

Design of Equipment for Storing and Handling Bulk Materials

on-line short course 21 - 25 September 2020 14:00 - 17:00 hrs UK time The drawing up of specifications and correct design of hoppers, silos, bunkers and other large-scale bulk storage schemes is of fundamental importance for the optimal operation of plant. This short course has been developed with specification writers and equipment designers/suppliers in mind. Topics 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. Book now and pay on-line: £675 per person; discounts available for returning delegates and/or multiple attendances from one company. This course can also be delivered

10.08.2020 | 1657x | Product news |

Bulk Materials Testing resumes at the Wolfson Centre

Laboratories re-open If you have been experiencing bulk materials handling problems with your powders and/or bulk solids, you will be pleased to hear that our laboratories have now re-opened and our team of consultants are available to take your call. At our industrial scale facility, we are able to test a processing step, mock-up process equipment, at near or full scale. This enables us to identify and solve problems off-line, so when you translate the same process or bulk materials to your own (or your customer`s plant), you can be confident that it will work. Our plant extends over 450 square metres, and includes almost anything you can think of that is in a typical bulk solids handling process, including: •Pneumatic conveyors •Hoppers and silos •Screening machinery •Blenders •Feeders (vibratory, screw, belt and others) •Drying facilities •Size reduction •Environmental chambers •Dust quantification and mitigation facilities •Segregation, caking and attrition testers •Flowability

13.07.2020 | 1825x | Press release |

Powder Handling and Flow for Additive Manufacturing

On-line short course Powder Handling and Flow for Additive Manufacturing: Short course 13 – 17 July 2020 Remote delivery £675 per person Register now to attend this popular short course; our aim is to guide you through the critical aspects of powder handling and management so that you are able to identify potential problematic issues and learn how to avoid or overcome them. Each day begins at 9.30am UK time and has in-built ‘coffee break’ sessions for informal discussions amongst participants and presenters. Program * Mon 13 July: General introduction from presenters (30 mins) / Introduction to Powder Behaviour (30 mins) / Quality issues /Current approaches to measuring powder particle characteristics (90 mins) * Tuesday 14 July: PSD / recycling issues / powder moisture (120 mins) * Wednesday 15 July: Powder management and maintenance of quality / powder evolution (120 mins) / Review of standards (75 mins) * Thursday 16 July: Characterisation of powders (60 mins) / Tumbling test

04.06.2020 | 2137x | Product news |

Caking and Lump Formation in Powders and Bulk Materials

On-line short course 23 July; 9am – 2pm and 24 July; 9am – 12pm On-line delivery Join us for this on-line short course to discover why some bulk materials and powders can form lumps during storage. You will learn: •Occurrences of caking in processes: A discussion of the methods that can be useful in predicting or trouble shooting unintended agglomeration of bulk materials in industry •Types of caking and methods for laboratory evaluation: A review of the range of caking mechanisms that can occur in processes and options for quantifying the ‘strength’ of agglomerates. •Common plant and operational issues: A session focussing on how many types of caking problem are created or exacerbated by the use of some types of standard equipment for handling bulk solids. Common design mistakes are highlighted and the impact of these errors explored. Counter measures and design best practice is discussed. Course leader Richard Farnish has over 20 years’ experience dealing with the problems

04.06.2020 | 2112x | Product news |

Bulk Materials Handling Training and Advice via skype

Consultancy and Short courses for Industry You may have read that Universities around the UK have closed their campuses, so I want to reassure you that we were still open for business, working remotely so we can still help with equipment design and selection, problem solving and training. We can be contacted - by phone on +44 20 8331 8646 •or email For •Advice •Training delivered remotely •Teleconference or video conference about your challenges or project needs •Materials characterisation and analysis All our basic material characterisation facilities such as flow property measurements, size and moisture analyses etc are fully operational. Larger scale tests like pneumatic conveying trials are still continuing unless a complete curfew comes into play. Site visits for system reviews and surveys are a little more difficult, but we can still do these with the use of a live video link via your mobile phone. So please, continue to call us with your challenges, problems and requirements in relation

27.03.2020 | 1844x | Press release

Safe handling and storage of bulk materials in ports and on the sea

Short Course 10 - 11 March at The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology, Chatham Maritime, Kent UK Take a look at the issues surrounding the safe handling and storage of bulk materials in ports and on the sea. Delegates are given the chance to discuss real life issues and to determine best practice for future developments. 12 March: Optional practical session in the on-site Labs where delegates can test same cargoes under different conditions, to see the potential dangers presented at port by not knowing about the materials before handling/transporting them. Course presentations include: •Ship unloading technologies (Grabs vs CSUs, different CSU technologies) •Conveying technologies (pneumatic vs belt) •Storage and discharge technologies (silos, flat stores, stacking etc) •Loading/unloading control (weighing, controlling ship bending etc) •Rail and road outloading equipment and control •Explosion and fire risks and management (ATEX, fire control and

21.01.2020 | 2321x | Product news |

Learn how to tackle your bulk materials handling issues

Short courses Bulk materials behaving badly If you are experiencing handling issues with your particulate materials, one or more of our February short courses could help you find out why and how to resolve them. Issues such as segregation, caking /lumping, particle damage and irregular discharge / flow stoppages are all covered in at least one of the following courses: Measurement of the Properties and Bulk Behaviour of Particulate Materials; 4 February 2020 You will learn about a chosen selection from the following topics: •Particle size measurement techniques •Particle Density (solid and bulk) •Flow property measurements •Moisture uptake •Propensity for Segregation/de-blending •Degradation/friability of bulk through handling systems •Caking/agglomeration of bulk materials in storage •Explosability •Pneumatic conveying properties •Dustiness testing By the end of the course you will have gained an understanding of the range of measurement techniques available

08.01.2020 | 2377x | Product news |

Updated website - for all your bulk solids handling requirements

The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology Check out our updated website to see the services we can offer * Consultancy * Short Courses/Training/Workshops * Research Whatever your bulk materials handling problem, we can help. Thank you and Merry Christmas to all our customers. We look forward to working with you again in 2020

12.12.2019 | 2557x | Product news | |

Numerical Modelling for Processes in Powders and Bulk Solids

Numerical Modelling is now widely used for process and product design control and analysis in many fields. In powders and bulk solids progress has been slow but now, techniques are starting to open up. Come to this course and find out what the different techniques are and what they can do for you, including: - the fundamentals of modelling; - the many different techniques that can be applied to powders and bulk solids; - the relative advantages for different types of processes and problems; - the expertise level and expense involved Whether you are making and/or using powders, designing equipment and processes or just starting in research in powders/particulate technology, this introductory level course will help you understand your options and possibilities. The modelling techniques to be discussed include: •DEM •Population Balance Modelling •Cellular Automata •Finite Difference Modelling •CFD – both Euler-Euler and Euler-Lagrange The

02.10.2019 | 1736x | Press release |

Powder Handling and Flow for Additive Manufacturing

2 - 3 July 2019 at LPW Technology, Cheshire, UK Course fees £825 per delegate with discounts for multiple registrations Be guided through the critical aspects of powder management for powder-based AM processing by experts from the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology, LPW Technology and Fraunhofer IFAM Institute, Bremen. The course will look at vital areas of the additive manufacturing process such as powder recycling and quality issues, contamination and oxidation issues, standards for AM powders, flow behaviour and characterisation of powders as well as an introduction to the handling processes.

13.05.2019 | 2119x | Press release |

Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Materials

4 - 6 June 2019 at Chatham, Kent, UK A popular course for engineers using pneumatic conveying systems in their plant. Learn about the various different components of pneumatic conveying systems, system selection and design techniques as well as different techniques for reducing product degradation during conveying. The course also covers ways to reduce maintenance, repair and unplanned stoppages to pneumatic conveying equipment and looks at methods of reducing energy consumption amongst other topics. An optional third day is offered to those wishing to see demonstrations of the in-house pneumatic conveying systems and relevant test equipment in Centre's laboratories. Course fees start at £825 with discounts offered for multiple registrations.

13.05.2019 | 2001x | Press release |

Port and Terminal Operations for Bulk Cargoes

A 2 day short course looking at bulk materials handling and safety issues at ports and at sea has been arranged in conjunction with ABTO (Association of Bulk Terminal Operators) for 12 - 13 March in Chatham, Kent, UK. Subjects covered include: Ship unloading technologies Conveying technologies- pneumatic vs belt Safety and maintenance of plant and equipment Rail and road outloading equipment and control Dust control and environmental protection Controlling cargo damage (particle degradation, spoilage, water damage etc) Cargo characterisation for handleability Stevedores, Operations supervisors, Port managers, Ships Masters, Port developers, Cargo superintendents, Equipment suppliers, Design consultants are all recommended to attend to gain an understanding of the reasons for the varied behaviour of powders and particulate materials as they travel across the seas or are stored and transported from ports. Course fees are discounted for ABTO members Full

21.02.2019 | 2101x | Press release |

Fire Prevention for Biomass Storage Systems

12 June 2018 A few years ago, a group of experts from companies worldwide met with the objective of trying to identify best practice for fire prevention for biomass storage systems. Since then there have been various meeting over the world on this topic and this seminar has been arranged to discuss the current situation and to set an agenda for future research and development. We are asking those involved in the industry to participate by attending and networking at the seminar, sharing their views and knowledge to help shape the future. Registration is free and can be made at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fire-prevention-for-biomass-storage-systems-tickets-43304752681 The event is sponsored by Firefly, robecco, Yara, Gexcon and Atex Explosion Hazards

09.04.2018 | 2940x | Press release |

Storage and Handling short courses for Industry

Providing cost-effective solutions to industrial problems During March the following courses will be held at our campus in Chatham, Kent UK, focusing on handling and storing different materials and looking at the reasons why problems occur and how to prevent or eliminate them 13 – 15 March Storage and Discharge of Powders and Bulk Materials Course topics include: Basics of hopper and silo design and function Dealing with potential problems Discharge aids and interfacing to feeders £765 for 2 days/ £1185 includes practical session in the on-site laboratories, per delegate 28 March Biomass Handling, Feeding and Storage Course topics include: Material types, flow properties and handling equipment requirements; Self-heating, fire, explosion and safety; Dust and degradation, pneumatic conveying and wear. £490 per delegate On-line registration is available via our website or by contacting the office. The courses are all delivered in English.

08.02.2018 | 3422x | Press release |

Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids conference

CHoPS conference 10-14 Sept 2018 Registration for The International Conference on Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids (CHoPS) is underway. Early Bird fees are offered until 10 April 2018. Places are limited so register now! Discounts are available for members of listed Trade Associations and Professional Bodies. The Conference theme is “Fusion of science and industry: from particle contacts to bulk behaviour”. It will focus on the emerging opportunities and challenges in solids handling technology, and the application of both these and established knowledge, in the process industries and the equipment manufacturing sector. We are pleased to announce the first secured places are: Speakers: Prof. Frank Kleine Jäger (BASF) Prof Stefan Luding (TU Twente) Sponsors: Conference Dinner – Freeman Technology Poster - DJS Process Consulting Limited Poster - IChemE PTSIG Exhibitors Vortex Global DMN UK This year, we intend that Industrial Case Studies play a significant

11.12.2017 | 3289x | Press release |

Understanding and preventing bulk solids handling problems

Short courses for the bulk materials handling industry Take time this winter to update or expand your knowledge by attending one of our bulk materials handling training courses. Designed to help delegates understand why problems occur by using real life examples, these courses are used throughout industry to train staff to make their plant more efficient and cost effective. Many bulk materials handling companies send new recruits on these courses to give them a good grounding in the various topics involved in their everyday work. You are welcome to join us at one of the next courses in Chatham, Kent: • 24 - 26 October: Overview of Particulate Handling Technology An introduction to storing and handling bulk materials, equipment selection and design methodologies for safe and reliable plant. There is also an optional practical session in the on-site laboratories for those wishing to put the theory into practice. • 14 - 16 November: Pneumatic Conveying of

10.08.2017 | 3770x | Press release |

Particulate Solids Conference

10 - 14 September 2018, University of Greenwich campus, London The International Conference on Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids (CHoPS) is the 9th in a series, since it started in Tel-Aviv in 1994. The previous eight conferences gave us excellent opportunities to get acquainted with each other and to share advanced information on solids handling. The Conference theme is “Fusion of science and industry: from particle contacts to bulk behaviour”. It will focus on the emerging opportunities and challenges in solids handling technology, and the application of both these and established knowledge, in the process industries and the equipment manufacturing sector. The scope will range from pharmaceuticals to mining and minerals, including food, chemicals, power generation, waste, environment and all other sectors that process powders and bulk solids. If you deal with particulates – you have to be at CHoPS, no other conference in the area is as large, as international, and as wide ranging in both industry and academic

14.06.2017 | 5286x | Press release |

Best Practice for Bulk Handling Plant Design and Operation

Design of Equipment for Storing and Discharging Bulk Materials Design of Equipment for Storing and Discharging Bulk Materials 25 - 26 April 2017; Chatham, Kent Hoppers, silos, bins and bunkers are widely used in industry for storing bulk solids materials. To ensure regular discharge from these storage systems, it is important to understand the flow characteristics of the materials being handled, and to ensure that the bins have been designed accordingly. This 2 day course has been developed with specification writers and equipment designers/suppliers in mind. Practical and ’hands-on’ exercises will feature in the course structure. Subjects Covered 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

20.03.2017 | 3742x | Press release |

Understanding Bulk Materials Storage and Discharge Problems

Hoppers, silos, bins and bunkers are widely used in industry for storing bulk solids materials. To ensure regular discharge from these storage systems, it is important to understand the flow characteristics of the materials being handled, and to ensure that the bins have been designed accordingly. Attendance on the following 2 courses will help delegates gain the knowledge to do just this. 7 - 9 March 2017: Storage and Discharge of Powders and Bulk Materials This course includes an optional 3rd day in the on-site laboratories in Chatham. 25 – 26 April 2017: Advanced course: Design of Equipment for Storing and Discharging Bulk Materials Is this for me? If you are a plant/equipment designer, plant manager or work in maintenance, these courses will improve your ability to deal with the design and troubleshooting of plants. Course fees: £765 for each 2 day course / £1185 to include the practical session

13.02.2017 | 2683x | Press release |

Biomass handling short course in December

The next 2 day short course on Biomass Handling, Feeding and Storage is being held at the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology in Chatham, Kent, UK on 13 - 14 December. Course fees are £765 per delegate. The aim of the course is to help identify handling, storage and feeding problems likely to occur with the different types of biomass materials and learn how to prevent or deal with them.

10.11.2016 | 3461x | Press release |

Course pneumatic conveying of bulk materials

The next course is at our premises in Chatham, Kent on 22 – 24 November. Course fees £1185 for 3 days, including practical session in the laboratory. Why attend? Learn about the different pneumatic conveying systems and the types of problems that can arise as a result of mismatching feeders, pipe designs, or air movers to one another. Covering topics such as • Components of pneumatic conveying systems; • Design Techniques; • Operational problems and effects on system design • Operation and control of blow tanks, including bulk tanker transport of powders • Interfacing storage bins to conveying systems • Explosion hazards, including ATEX directives • All aspects of system selection and operation The optional demonstration session in the laboratories will give delegates the chance to see the small bore and full scale pneumatic conveying rigs in action and to understand the use of different scale impact testers. Full details on this course

25.10.2016 | 4095x | Press release |

Short course Processing of dry solid materials

Which process equipment is best for you? When faced with an array of options for your processing equipment, how do you know which one to choose? Introduction to the Processing of Dry Solid Materials: 2 day short course This course will clarify the pros and cons of each type of hardware and help you to make an informed selection. The following topics will be considered: • Formation / agglomeration of powders • Blending operations (tumbling vs high shear) • Particle size reduction (mill types) • Drying or moisture modification • Classification • Particle coating Is this course for me? If you are a plant designer, plant manager or work in maintenance, this course will improve your ability to deal with the design and troubleshooting of plants. You’ll also benefit if you are from operational staff or senior management through a better understanding of potential pitfalls and how to make your plant as efficient and trouble-free as possible.

14.07.2016 | 3670x | Press release |

Troubleshooting Pneumatic Conveying System problems

10 – 12 May 2016 or 22 – 24 November 2016 The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology is hosting a 3 day course designed for process engineers who need advice on • operational difficulties experienced with their pneumatic conveying systems, • methods of improving its performance • design techniques • minimising dust explosions amongst other equally important topics. Day 3 is an optional practical session in the on-site laboratories, where a demonstration of the test rigs will be made available. If you are a plant designer, plant manager or work in maintenance, this course will improve your ability to deal with the design and troubleshooting of plants. You’ll also benefit if you are from operational staff or senior management through a better understanding of what can go wrong and how to make your plant as efficient and trouble-free as possible. The course is ideal for those new to materials handling, those who require an update

11.04.2016 | 4492x | Press release |

Best Practice for bulk handling plant design and operation

A two day course targeting 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. Design of Equipment for Storing and Discharging Bulk Materials 26 – 27 April 2016; Chatham, Kent Hoppers, silos, bins and bunkers are widely used in industry for storing bulk solids materials. To ensure regular discharge from these storage systems, it is important to understand the flow characteristics of the materials being handled, and to ensure that the bins have been designed accordingly. This 2 day course has been developed with specification writers and equipment designers/suppliers in mind. Practical and ’hands-on’ exercises will feature in the course structure. Subjects Covered • Minimising project risk through characterisation of bulk materials; • How to characterise bulk materials using firmly established methods and the latest test

07.04.2016 | 3901x | Press release |

Caking and Lump Formation in Powders and Bulk Materials

One day short course 13 April 2016; University of Greenwich; Chatham campus - UK If your process plant experiences problems with caking or lumping in powders and granules, you may find this one day course a useful source of information to help identify why this is happening and find out how to prevent it in future. Case studies are used throughout to illustrate problems encountered in Industry. Course fees are £490 per person, with discounts available for multiple bookings. Last few places available so book now......

30.03.2016 | 3524x | Press release |

Do you understand your responsibilities under the DSEAR/ATEX

If not, your plant may be at risk of a dust explosion. Explosions and fires from combustible materials are a known hazard and can give rise to serious injury – sometimes even fatality - as well having as the potential to cause extensive plant and buildings damage and substantial loss of production. Legislation introduced in 2002 - the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) - rationalised workplace assessment for fire and explosion hazard identification, and methods of prevention or mitigation. DSEAR requires all workplaces where substances that could give rise to fire or explosion are handled or stored must be fully assessed and protected. The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology are running their popular one day course Dust Explosions – How to Demonstrate DSEAR/ATEX Compliance on 6 April 2016 at their premises in Chatham, Kent. This course gives an introduction to the subject and the simple measures that can be taken to reduce the hazard of a dust explosion.

16.03.2016 | 3385x | Press release |

Do your bulk materials experience discharge problems?

Come on our short courses to learn how to solve these problems. Hoppers, silos, bins and bunkers are widely used in industry for storing bulk solids materials. To ensure regular discharge from these storage systems, it is important to understand the flow characteristics of the materials being handled, and to ensure that the bins have been designed accordingly. Attendance on the following 2 courses will help delegates gain the knowledge to do just this. Basic course: Storage and Discharge of Powders and Bulk Materials 15 - 17 March 2016 This course includes an optional 3rd day in the on-site laboratories in Chatham. Advanced course: Design of Equipment for Storing and Discharging Bulk Materials 26 – 27 April 2016

11.02.2016 | 3916x | Press release |

Is your plant vulnerable to cyber-attacks?

Easy steps to closing the door Do you use Wireless Industrial Control Sensors in your Process System? Yes? Then you will know that the use of this technology has introduced everyday IT security risks in to the ICS domain. High profile cyber attacks on banks, charities, telecom companies etc have hit the headlines lately, but your plant is just as much at risk! Have you evaluated how secure your plant is? Learn more in the course Network Security of ICS in the Process Industry

02.02.2016 | 2602x | Press release |

Airborne particles can be an industrial hazard

Be aware and keep safe – book onto the one day short course now Powder and Dust Containment in the Process Industry; short course 24 February 2016; Chatham Maritime, Kent This course has been designed to be of benefit to those handling powders or dusty materials in industry, particularly those handling hazardous or toxic materials in the pharmaceutical, renewable energy or chemical industries. It looks at how the release of hazardous material can be controlled, by engineered solutions, at source. You’ll learn • Perceptions of dust and the consequences of exposure • Key principles and equipment for airflow capture systems, including H&SE Guidance HSG258 • Health and safety guidance for workplace exposure limit setting • Risk assessment approaches

20.01.2016 | 3088x | Press release |

Electrostatics: erratic, unpredictable and dangerous

Effects of electrostatics in bulk materials handling. When handling powders and particulates, you may have experienced the generation of electrostatic charges causing unwanted cohesion or adhesion of materials. This may have then resulted in difficulties such as particle agglomeration, segregation, material build-up on equipment or ignition causing explosions. To help industry understand the reasons for this occurrence experts at the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology have pooled their knowledge and experience to deliver a one day short course which discusses how and why this happens, the resulting hazards, and possible solutions to reduce the risk of repetition. Split into 3 sessions, the following topics will be dealt with during the course of the day.

12.01.2016 | 3281x | Press release |

Course for design of pneumatic conveying

A MUST for manufacturers of pneumatic conveying systems An in-depth exploration of detailed calculations and design for pneumatic pipelines and specifying associated plant Pneumatic Conveying System Design: Advanced Course; 2 – 3 February 2016; Kent £765 per delegate There is a tradition of different companies using different design equations and assumptions. There has in recent years been a lot of new information generated using improved methods for measurement of material conveying properties, the use of these for design and the effects of design details such as bends and stepped bore sizes. The ultimate aim will be to share the most up-to-date knowledge on how to obtain pipeline designs that work reliably, delivering the required throughput without unplanned maintenance and undesired impact on quality of the powder being handled . Rotary Valves; Design, Selection and Operational Issues; 4 February 2016; Kent £490 per delegate Rotary valves are widely used to feed pneumatic conveying pipelines, and for

06.01.2016 | 2759x | Press release |

Bulk Materials Handling Short Courses for Industry, 2016

A range of very popular and useful short courses designed specifically for industry. The calendar of courses for the bulk solids handling industry is now available on line. New Courses for this year include 9 March: Network Security of Industrial Control Systems in the Process Industry; An introduction to securing wireless-controlled technology used in the processing industry; 7 – 8 June: Introduction to Processing of Dry Solid Materials; An overview of core processing methods for powders and granules; 5 July: Handling and Storage of Waste and Recycled Bulk Materials; Best practice and design methods for reliable storage and reclamation; The regular courses will also be held through the year, as usual. These include • Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Materials; • Storage and Discharge of Powders and Bulk Solids; • Overview of Particulate Handling Technology; • Dust Explosions – how to Demonstrate DSEAR/ATEX Compliance; • Biomass Handling, Feeding and Storage; Along with the advanced courses introduced last year • Pneumatic

10.12.2015 | 2886x | Press release

Improve your bulk materials handling knowledge;

our calendar of short courses for Industry 2015 is out now. Short Courses at the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology are designed for Engineers, Managers, Skilled operatives, Maintenance crew, Equipment designers and manufacturers – anyone involved in the handling and processing of bulk powders and particulates. • New, advanced courses are available this year, for those with an existing knowledge in solids handling; • Practical sessions feature heavily in more courses this year, allowing delegates the opportunity to use equipment not normally available to them; • Demonstrations of our unique equipment have also become more frequent due to popular demand; If the dates of the courses are not suitable and you have several delegates wanting to attend, why not talk to us about holding your own In-Company course – where you chose the topics and dates? Course calendar 24 – 26 February: Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Solids; includes optional practical session 10 - 12 March: Storage and

11.12.2014 | 2533x | Press release

Short Course: Dust Explosions - How to Demonstrate DSEAR/ATEX Compliance

Prevent dust explosions in the workplace Explosions and fires from combustible materials are a known hazard and can give rise to serious injury - perhaps even fatality - as well having as the potential to cause extensive plant and buildings damage and substantial loss of production. Legislation introduced in 2002 - the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) - rationalised workplace assessment for fire and explosion hazard identification, and methods of prevention or mitigation. DSEAR requires all workplaces where substances that could give rise to fire or explosion are handled or stored must be fully assessed and protected. This course gives an introduction to the subject and the simple measures that can be taken to reduce the hazard of a dust explosion. It includes a brief overview of current legislation and the safety precautions required to demonstrate compliance and provide a safe working environment for employees. Course overview You’ll learn • UK dust

13.05.2014 | 3760x | Press release |

Storage and Discharge of Powders and Bulk Materials

Short Course for Industry If you get frustrated that your powders or bulk materials do not do what you want them to, come onto our short course to discover the reasons why, and how to make them behave! 25 - 27 March; 2 days of presentations and discussion followed by one day (optional) in the on-site laboratories, using our test equipment and pilot plant. This course deals with the basics in operation, design and specification of hoppers and silos and will cover the following topics: - basics of hopper and silo function - dealing with potential problems - determination of hopper geometry for hopper flow - discharge aids and interfacing to feeders - feeder design - practical examples

17.02.2014 | 4454x | Press release |

Bulk Solid Materials Short Courses for Industry

2014 Calendar out now These courses cover solids handling issues for the food and drink industry, chemicals, minerals, aggregates, renewable energy, recycling, pet foods, pharmaceuticals - in fact, any industry where powders and bulk solids are processed. The range of courses covers pneumatic conveying, storage and discharge, general and specific materials handling, dust explosions as well as the deblending of materials - so there is something to suit all situations. Some include practical sessions in our laboratories. Discounts apply for multiple bookings.

03.12.2013 | 3167x | Press release |

Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Materials short course

The last few places are remaining for the 2 or 3 day course on 12 - 14 November. Book now........

18.10.2013 | 2111x | Press release |

Overview of Particulate Handling Technology

Extra date The general bulk materials handling course on 1 - 3 October is full so we have organised a second session to take place 30 October to 1 November. For details and online booking see the link below. Register now to secure your place.

18.09.2013 | 3037x | Press release

The Wolfson Centre sponsors European Biomass Conference

10 - 11 April, Krakow, Poland The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology sponsors the up and coming conference European Biomass to Power on 10 – 11 April in Krakow, Poland. The Centre’s Director, Prof Mike Bradley, will be presenting Storage, Handling and Flow of Biomass Materials on 10th April. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear about the important issues faced such as • Economic challenges; • Quality control; • Self-heating, fire and explosion; Contacts, clients, ‘friends’ of the Wolfson Centre will be able to register at a discounted rate. To get the special code, use the email link:

11.03.2013 | 2420x | Press release

Does Electrostatic Charging cause problems with your Powder handling?

Short Courses in April. If you would like to learn more about the causes and effects of Electrostatic charging in Powders, you would benefit from attending the one day short course at the University of Greenwich in Kent, UK. Course date: 16 April 2013. Electrostatic charges generated during industrial powder handling processes may give rise to unwanted particle cohesion or adhesion, which in turn results in difficulties such as particle agglomeration, segregation, material build-up on equipment and ignition of explosion, etc. Its impact is felt in terms of lower production yields and increased process downtime, or high risks to safety in manufacture. The course discusses the causes and effect of electrostatic charge in bulk solids handling, and the hazards caused to product quality control and risk assessment. Topics include: o Influences of electrostatic charge on physical properties of powders o Charge hazards in material handling processes o Evaluation and measurement techniques

06.03.2013 | 3259x | Press release |

To learn how and why dust explosions occur, attend our short course

Short Course in April Dust Explosions: How to Demonstrate DSEAR/ATEX Compliance: A one day course at the University of Greenwich campus in Kent, UK. Course date: 17 April 2013 This course gives an introduction to the subject and the simple measures that can be taken to reduce the hazard of a dust explosion. It includes a brief overview of current legislation and the safety precautions required to demonstrate compliance and provide a safe working environment for employees. Course content o UK dust explosion statistics o What is an explosion? o Standard explosion tests o Generic vs actual test data o Hazardous area zoning – 20, 21 & 22 o Fundamentals of DSEAR risk assessment o Explosion prevention methods o Explosion protection methods

06.03.2013 | 4202x | Press release |

The Wolfson Centre sponsors IMechE conference

IMechE Bulk solids handling 2014: technology and development for the 21st century IMechE Bulk solids handling 2014: technology and development for the 21st century Conference | 26-27 February 2014 Chennai, India Call for papers now open Following on from the successful IMechE Bulk India 2011 conference, this two day event will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn about the latest technology used to handle medium to heavy bulk materials such as mined ores, stone and coal. Get an overview of the latest equipment and best practices used within the minerals handling industry. Enhance your knowledge and stay ahead in this competitive market. Technical presentations will cover: • Wagon loading & unloading • Port equipment (ship loading and unloading) • Storage and yard equipment (stacking and reclaiming) • Conveying and transportation • Crushing, screening & washing • Control & monitoring of bulk systems • Operating and maintenance If you would like to present at this event please submit a one page abstract

20.02.2013 | 2399x | Press release

Biomass Handling, Feeding and Storage

Short Courses for Industry Due to the sell-out of the 2 day course in January, the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology has arranged for another course to be held on 5 - 6 February. Topics covered include: Introduction to Biomass Handling (one day) Learn the basics of: • Biomass macro-economics, subsidies and potential; • Material types, flow properties and handling equipment requirements; • Self-heating, fire, explosion and safety; • Dust and degradation, pneumatic conveying and wear. Advanced Biomass Handling (one day) (requires reasonable knowledge or attendance on the basic course first) This advanced course provides a greater depth of insight into: • Dust control and management; • Explosion protection and ATEX regulations; • Engineering of equipment for storage and discharge; • Ship unloading; • Possible future trends in Biomass Don`t miss out - Book now.

11.01.2013 | 4312x | Press release |

Bulk Solids Handling Short Courses for Industry: 2013 Course Calendar

Experts at The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology have been helping industry solve their bulk solids handling problems for the past 30 years and have come across most types of powder and particulate handling problems during this time. The range of short courses is designed to help equip delegates with the means to identify the causes of many processing difficulties that may arise - helping to saving time and increasing productivity. The range of services and knowledge offered by the Centre is unique within Europe. The ability of The Wolfson Centre to identify subject material tailored to industry for which there is little existing provision is one of the hallmarks of the courses on offer. During 2013 the following courses are available · Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Solids; · Storage and Discharge of Powders and Bulk Solids; · Evaluation of Electrostatics in Powder Handling; · Dust Explosions – How to manage compliance to DSEAR/ATEX; · Practical

08.11.2012 | 4020x | Press release |

Short courses in bulk solids handling 2011

Our courses aim to provide delegates with the knowledge to identify bulk solids handling problems and to teach them the techniques to overcome them. For details on the range of courses available, please go to our website: use the external link below.

04.01.2011 | 3467x | Press release |

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