BSE bulk solids engineering is an engineering consultancy based in Enschede, Netherlands, specializing in bulk solids handling technology and silo engineering. The company provides advisory services, material testing, and design support for processing powders, granulates, and dry bulk materials.

Consulting and Troubleshooting

BSE assists industrial operators in diagnosing and resolving operational issues in silos and bulk handling systems. Its consulting services address:

• Flow obstructions, bridging, arching, and ratholing
• Product segregation, demixing, and material degradation
• Irregular discharge and unstable flow patterns
• Silo quaking, vibrations, and structural load issues

Material Testing and Silo Design

The firm determines the flow properties of bulk solids using specialized test apparatus, including Jenike shear cells, to guide optimal silo design and modification.

• Measurement of internal friction, wall friction, and shear stresses
• Testing of permeability, aeration, fluidization, and product attrition
• Silo dimensioning based on product flow properties and standards
• Basic engineering for handling equipment, such as screw feeders and discharge screws

Equipment Selection Support

Utilizing test data and bulk technology expertise, BSE supports client companies in evaluating, selecting, and purchasing suitable bulk solids processing and handling equipment.