The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology

5. - 6. Dec. 2023

Electrostatics in Powder Handling

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…read more

29. - 30. Nov. 2023

Pneumatic Conveying System Design

Course – Chatham, United Kingdom

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 …read more

7. - 9. Nov. 2023

Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Materials

Course – Chatham, United Kingdom

This intensive course was originally prepared at the request of the Department of Trade and Industry and first held in 1981. Since then hundreds of engineers from industry have attended. The course is regularly updated to reflect changes in industrial practice and new developments in pneumatic conve…read more

17. - 19. Oct. 2023

Overview of Particulate Handling Technology

Course – Chatham, United Kingdom

This is an intensive short course designed to introduce the technology of storing and handling bulk materials. It also covers the problems that can result from incorrect equipment selection, and looks at appropriate design methodologies for safe and reliable plant. Specially prepared by the Wolfson …read more

19. - 20. Sep. 2023

Commissioning and Troubleshooting ‘Hands-on’ Pneumatic Conveying Systems

Course – Chatham, United Kingdom

Delegates will look at the setting up and commissioning of pneumatic conveying systems. This course is a 'Hands on' fully practical session using the pneumatic conveying lines and rotary valves in the on-site laboratories in Chatham. read more

28. - 29. Jun. 2023

Pneumatic Conveying System Design

Course – Chatham, United Kingdom

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 …read more

14. Jun. 2023

Dust Control for Processes

Course – Online

The course emphasises the practical aspects of technology. Case studies are used throughout to illustrate presentations, and substantial discussion periods are included so that specific problems experienced by attendees can be analysed. read more

16. - 18. May 2023

Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Materials

Course – Chatham, United Kingdom

This intensive course was originally prepared at the request of the Department of Trade and Industry and first held in 1981. Since then hundreds of engineers from industry have attended. The course is regularly updated to reflect changes in industrial practice and new developments in pneumatic conve…read more

9. - 10. May 2023

Caking and Lump Formation of Powders and Bulk Solids;

Course – Online

This course is designed to deal with issues relating to keeping powders and granules in a free-flowing, lump-free condition. A large percentage of work undertaken at the Wolfson Centre relates directly to the spoiling and/or solidifying of powders and particulates during handling, storage and d…read more

25. - 27. Apr. 2023

Storage and Discharge of Powders and Bulk Materials

Course – Chatham, United Kingdom

Hoppers, silos, bins and bunkers are widely used in industry for storing bulk solids materials. However, these facilities can experience operational problems – often because facilities have been designed without knowledge of the flow characteristics of the material to be stored. This intensive cou…read more

22. - 23. Feb. 2023

Undesired Deblending and Separation in Processes and Equipment

Course – Online

The issue of de-blending (segregation) of bulk particulates is one that afflicts many diverse industry sectors. For single materials and blended materials the presence of segregation within a process can be apparent as fluctuations in bulk density, chemical composition, shifts in size distribution o…read more

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Electrostatics in Powder Handling

Pneumatic Conveying System Design

Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Materials

Overview of Particulate Handling Technology

Commissioning and Troubleshooting ‘Hands-on’ Pneumatic Conveying Systems

Pneumatic Conveying System Design

Dust Control for Processes

Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Materials

Caking and Lump Formation of Powders and Bulk Solids;

Storage and Discharge of Powders and Bulk Materials

Undesired Deblending and Separation in Processes and Equipment