Introduction to the Processing of Dry Solid Materials

Course overview

The efficient processing of dry bulk materials forms the cornerstone of operations for a diverse range of industrial sectors.  This course will provide an overview of the types of equipment typically employed through different steps in processes and consider the advantages or disadvantages of technologies available to industry.

Format

This is a one-day course, with an emphasis on practical aspects of technology. The course will make extensive use of industrial examples

Subjects covered

This course will consider the following topics:

• Formation / agglomeration of powders
• Blending operations (tumbling vs high shear)
• Particle size reduction (mill types)
• Drying or moisture modification
• Classification
• Particle coating

Is it 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 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 on the subject, or those who need a working knowledge of a wide variety of materials handling technologies.

Venue

The course will be held on your premises at a time to suit your operational requirements

Course Team

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 of bulk solids handling as a commercial consultant and research expert for over twenty years.

Also contributing will be Richard Farnish, Consultant Engineer, with nearly twenty years' experience in commercial design work related to materials handling, and Dr Rob Berry, a Research Fellow with over ten years' experience in bulk solids handling technology.

Please note that The Wolfson Centre reserves the right to substitute leaders of equal quality should this be dictated by circumstances beyond their control.

In-Company course

This course can be delivered as an In-Company course. These are proving to be a popular option for companies who have a number of personnel who would benefit from education in the subject area, for 3 main reasons:

1. COST: It is more economic for us to bring the course to you, than for you to send several staff out to us;
2. RELEVANCE: We can tailor the course programme to suit the operations you have in your plant, hence reducing the amount of material which is not directly relevant;
3. CONVENIENCE: We can run the course when it suits you, even over several separate days rather than in a block if it is better for you.

If you are interested in discussing your requirements, please contact us.