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Latest update: 03.11.2022
The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology
TEL: +44 20 8331 8646
FAX: +44 20 8331 8647
University of Greenwich
Central Avenue
UK-ME4 4TB   Chatham Maritime, Kent
United Kingdom
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+44 20 8331 8646
Ms. Caroline Chapman
Centre Support Manager
+44 20 8331 8646
Mr. Richard Farnish
Technical Director
+442083318646
Mr. Mike Bradley
Director
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Consultancy, Research and Training (Short Courses) for the bulk materials handling industry.


Independent expertise and cost-effective solutions to industrial problems.

Our Mission: To help industry to get it’s powders and bulk materials to behave in the way they need them to.
Consultancy Services, Education and Research
Products, services
 Bulk solids handling courses - identify the problem, learn the solution. We offer online learning, face to face courses with practical workshops or in-company courses.
 Pneumatic conveying - Consultancy and education services; Research projects. On-site pilot plant with pneumatic conveying pipelines.
 Discharge of Powders - Consultancy and education services; Research projects. Specialist equipment on site to identify issues with storage and discharge of bulk materials.
 Expert witness services - For companies involved in litigation, arbitration or adjudication matters, we can provide reports, analyses, ’forensic engineering’ or court appearanc
 Powder Flow Properties - Consultancy and education services; Research projects. Powder testing facilities.
 Plant Design services - The greatest risk to plant performance for end users is to assume a constant form and behaviour for a given bulk solid throughout the plant.
 Particle shape analysis - Consultancy and education services; Research projects. Specialist equipment available
 Quality control - Consultancy and education services; Research projects.
 Bulk material handling - Independent expertise and cost-effective solutions to industrial problems
 Hoppers and Silos - Independent expertise and cost-effective solutions to industrial problems
Categories
Services - Various services - Education
Services - Various services - Expert witnesses
Services - Measurement, analyses - Flow property measurements
Services - Measurement, analyses - Fluidisability measurements
Handling
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Categories
Services - Various services - Education
Services - Various services - Expert witnesses
Services - Measurement, analyses - Flow property measurements
Services - Measurement, analyses - Fluidisability measurements
Handling
Services - Measurement, analyses - Particle shape analysis
Services - Measurement, analyses - Particle size distribution measurements
Services - Measurement, analyses - Quality control

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Short course Port and Terminal Operations for Bulk Cargoes
Overview: Bulk materials handling and safety issues at ports and at sea Subjects covered: * Ship unloading technologies * Conveying technologies (pneumatic vs belt) * Storage and discharge technologies * Loading/unloading control * Rail and road outloading equipment and control * Explosion and fire risks and management * Mobile plant and safety * Developments in automation and autonomous vehicles * Dust control and environmental protection * Controlling cargo damage * Wear protection and maintenance * Cargo characterisation for handleability and other issues The course will run from 13:00 hrs UK time each day and will be delivered in English. Held in association with ABTO, members will receive discounted rates.
28.03.2023 | Short course | 4 days | on-line | Entry: paid
On line Short Course Biomass Operations and Handling Technology
Delegates will 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. Case studies are used to illustrate the presentations where applicable, and substantial discussion periods are included to permit the analysis of specific problems experienced by attendees. Is this for me? Engineers, maintenance personnel, managers and procurement executives with responsibility for obtaining and operating equipment for handling of biomass either alone or mixed with coal, in solid-fuel-fired power stations. Manufacturers of said equipment could also benefit by attending. The course is held over 5 x 3 hour sessions. All sessions need to be attended to complete the course. Held in association with ABTO, members will receive discounted rates.
17.04.2023 | On line Short Course | 5 days | on line delivery | Entry: paid
Course Storage and Discharge of Powders and Bulk Solids
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 effect on structural design * Discussion/troubleshooting period Course fee: from £825 on campus Delegates are also offered the chance to participate in the optional practical workshop where equipment and processes discussed during the course will be demonstrated.
25.04.2023 | Course | 3 days | Chatham, Kent, UK | Entry: paid
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Handling Bulk Materials; What’s the Big Deal? Process technologies have advanced enormously the past decades. But  flow problems have persisted. This article will discuss some of the more common causes. 
by R.J. Farnish
Handling Bulk Materials; What’s the Big Deal?
Process technologies have advanced enormously the past decades. But flow problems have persisted. This article will discuss some of the more common causes. by R.J. Farnish The movement and storage of bulk materials within processes has been a fundamental activity for many plants since the event of the industrial revolution in the 18th century. Process technologies have advanced enormously in their sophistication and efficiency over the intervening period to the current day. If it were possible to bring an engineer from the early days of industrialisation to see what is available today they almost certainly would not believe their eyes at the sheer diversity of plant equipment tailored for specific process requirements and end products. Sadly, what they probably would be able to relate to are the silos, bunkers and hoppers that function poorly and are often on the receiving end of the not so tender attentions of plant operators. This article will discuss some of the more common causes of processing/flow problems that have persisted over the decades. Fundamentals The discharge problems that are experienced when handling bulk
05.03.2021  |  634x  | 

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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.
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  |  244x  |  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
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  |  145x  |  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.
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  |  433x  |  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.
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  |  560x  |  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.
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  |  880x  |  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.
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  |  489x  |  Product description  |   | 
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