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SUMMARY:Overview of Particulate Handling Technology - The Wolfson Centre
DESCRIPTION:Course overview\nThis 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 Centre for Bulk Solids Handling\, this course has already been attended by over three hundred engineers from industry and is regularly updated to reflect new developments and changes in industrial practice. \nYou will learn: \n\nTechniques for reducing product degradation during handling\nHow to troubleshoot problematic systems\nWays to reduce maintenance\, repair and unplanned stoppages to material handling hardware\nDesign fundamentals for specifying equipment\nCharacterisation of materials\nRelevant case studies from industry
URL:https://www.mhea.co.uk/event/overview-of-particulate-handling-technology/
LOCATION:University of Greenwich Medway campus\, ME4 4TB
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTSTAMP:20250121T141337Z
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SUMMARY:Storing and Handling Bulk Powders and Materials for the Pharma Industry - The Wolfson Centre
DESCRIPTION:Course overview\nThis course aims to equip participants with the knowledge to address challenges in storing and handling bulk powders specific to pharmaceutical manufacturing and to provide insight into the critical role of material properties in maintaining product quality and ensuring process efficiency. This course will also highlight exploring compliance with industry standards\, including cGMP and regulatory guidelines. \nFormat\nWith an emphasis on practical aspects of technology\, we’ll begin with a comprehensive introduction to give a basic understanding of the operation of hoppers and silos\, before moving on to more detailed work. \nWe’ll use case studies throughout to illustrate the presentations\, with plenty of discussion periods so that we can analyse any specific problems experienced by attendees.
URL:https://www.mhea.co.uk/event/storing-and-handling-bulk-powders-and-materials-for-the-pharma-industry/
LOCATION:University of Greenwich Medway campus\, ME4 4TB
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250710
DTSTAMP:20250121T141248Z
CREATED:20250121T134559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T141248Z
UID:19180-1752019200-1752105599@www.mhea.co.uk
SUMMARY:Storing and Handling Bulk Powders and Materials for the Batteries Industry - The Wolfson Centre
DESCRIPTION:Course overview\nThis 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 practices 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.
URL:https://www.mhea.co.uk/event/storing-and-handling-bulk-powders-and-materials-for-the-batteries-industry/
LOCATION:University of Greenwich Medway campus\, ME4 4TB
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250704
DTSTAMP:20250121T141203Z
CREATED:20250121T133600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T141203Z
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SUMMARY:Bulk Materials Handling and Processing in the Net Zero Economy - The Wolfson Centre
DESCRIPTION:Course Overview\nWhat has bulk solids handling go to do with Net Zero? The course will look at bulk materials handling as part of the solution to net zero\, discussing trends and opportunities. Delegates will be invited to share their current methods in use and discuss how the industry can become more aware and active in reducing carbon emissions\, using techniques and processes already in operation around the industry. \nThe process of handling bulk solids generates carbon emissions but it is also a fundamental ENABLING TECHNOLOGY in processes that can reduce carbon emissions through Energy from renewable biomass; Energy from waste; and Recycling and “green” chemical feedstocks. \nCourse Programme\nBulk solids handling and processing as a key enabler in the move to net zero: \n\nRenewable solid fuels and waste recycling\nGrowth minerals for emissions reduction (lithium\, copper etc)\nThe renewable power sector and infrastructure\nCarbon negative processes\n\nReducing the emissions from bulk solids handling and processing operations: \n\nIdentifying the main energy consumers\nPneumatic conveying and compressed air\nGrinding and classification\nPort operations
URL:https://www.mhea.co.uk/event/bulk-materials-handling-and-processing-in-the-net-zero-economy/
LOCATION:University of Greenwich Medway campus\, ME4 4TB
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250605
DTSTAMP:20250121T141115Z
CREATED:20250121T134128Z
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SUMMARY:Pneumatic Conveying System Design - The Wolfson Centre
DESCRIPTION:Course overview\nThere 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. \nThe event is intended to be interactive; delegates are asked to bring along and discuss the approaches they use in their own company and the practical difficulties they face\, with a view to establishing a shared vision of best practice to boost the competitiveness of the UK’s supply industry and minimise warranty claim costs and user complaints. \nThere will be a heavy emphasis on case studies to illustrate the issues under discussion. \nDuring this course you will need to have access to a laptop that supports Excel for the calculations section\, as well as a calculator.
URL:https://www.mhea.co.uk/event/pneumatic-conveying-system-design/
LOCATION:University of Greenwich Medway campus\, ME4 4TB
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTSTAMP:20250121T141019Z
CREATED:20250121T133339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T141019Z
UID:19168-1747180800-1747353599@www.mhea.co.uk
SUMMARY:Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Materials - Identification of components of pneumatic - The Wolfson Centre
DESCRIPTION:Course overview\nThis 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 conveying technology. \nDuring the course we’ll cover subjects including system components\, design techniques\, operation and control of blow tank systems\, explosion hazards and operational problems. The course also deals with the important but often neglected area of interfacing storage bins with conveying systems. \nYou will learn: \n\nTechniques for reducing product degradation during conveying\nWays to reduce maintenance\, repair and unplanned stoppages to pneumatic conveying equipment\nMethods of reducing energy consumption\nHow to troubleshoot problematic systems\nHow to eliminate blockages in pneumatic pipelines\nExplosion Hazards including ATEX Directives\nOperation and control of blow tanks\nSystem selection and operation\nInterfacing storage bins to conveying systems\nRelevant case studies from industry
URL:https://www.mhea.co.uk/event/pneumatic-conveying-of-bulk-materials-identification-of-components-of-pneumatic/
LOCATION:University of Greenwich Medway campus\, ME4 4TB
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250328
DTSTAMP:20250121T140915Z
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SUMMARY:Troubleshooting and Commissioning' Hands-on' Pneumatic Conveying Systems - The Wolfson Centre
DESCRIPTION:Course overview\nDelegates 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. \nSubjects covered\n\nThe practical challenge of starting up systems on site and making sure they work as the designer intended;\nUnderstand the key signals to look out for that tell you how the system is operating;\nAvoiding pitfalls that can lead to slow start up\, blockages etc;\nHow to know when the system is operating as intended;\nEnsuring the system is optimised around the users priority requirements eg. minimum energy usage/ particle blockage / system wear;\nIt also covers lean and dense phase\, rotary valves\, blow tanks and various air supply types
URL:https://www.mhea.co.uk/event/troubleshooting-and-commissioning-hands-on-pneumatic-conveying-systems/
LOCATION:University of Greenwich Medway campus\, ME4 4TB
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250315
DTSTAMP:20250121T140820Z
CREATED:20250121T132826Z
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SUMMARY:Storage and Discharge of Powders and Bulk Solids - The Wolfson Centre
DESCRIPTION:Course overview\nHoppers\, 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 course has been specifically designed to help solve problems like these. \nThis short course covers: \n\nBasics of hopper and silo design and function\nDealing with potential problems\nDischarge aids and interfacing to feeders\n\nSubjects covered\nWe’ll cover the basics in operation\, design and specification including an introduction to the storage and flow of bulk solid materials in hoppers\, silos\, bins and bunkers\, feeders and feeding\, hopper discharge aids and the prediction of discharge rates. \nWe will also look closely at ways to determine the correct design for reliable discharge\, including determining flow properties of bulk solids\, hopper geometry and practical design considerations. \nFor those wanting a more in-depth look at the Design of Equipment for Storing and Discharging Bulk Materials\, an advanced course has been designed. This is available as an In-Company course
URL:https://www.mhea.co.uk/event/storage-and-discharge-of-powders-and-bulk-solids/
LOCATION:Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Materials
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20250121T140728Z
CREATED:20250121T132457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T140728Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop Week - The Wolfson Centre
DESCRIPTION:Course Dates: 25 – 28 February 2025\nEach course will begin at 10:00 and will aim to finish by 15:00hrs. \nTuesday 25 February:  Understanding Powder Flow\nCourse Leaders: Dr Vivek Garg and  Barry Ridley (Ametek) \n1. Introduction\n2. Measuring techniques\n3. Case Studies\n4. Testing\n5. Analysis and Interpretation of data\n6. Use of Virtual Tools \nWednesday 26 February:  Characterisation Techniques\nCourse Leader: Dr Vivek Garg \n1. Introduction\n2. Case Studies\n3. Particle Size Analysis\n4. Particle Shape Analysis\n5. Density Measurements\n6. Use of data to solve the case study\n7. Use of Virtual Tools \nThursday 27 February: Dust Containment Methods and Filtration\nCourse Leader: Dr Baldeep Kaur \n1. Dust emission and dust extinction moisture measurements\n2. Filter media\n3. Particle size analysis wt basis and volume basis –with some bulk materials\, the wt of dust fraction is low but volume is high – it is important to emphasize that volume measurement of fines fraction might give us more information.\n4. Impact of degradation and segregation on dust generation – brief introduction in relation to dust generation only.\n5. Measures to reduce dust generation in processes \nFriday 28 February: Segregation Methods\nCourse Leader: Dr Vivek Garg \n1. Introduction\n2. Measuring Techniques\n3. Case Studies\n4. Testing\n5. Analysis and Interpretation of data\n6. Use of Virtual Tools
URL:https://www.mhea.co.uk/event/workshop-week/
LOCATION:Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Materials
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T170000
DTSTAMP:20250121T140629Z
CREATED:20250121T131806Z
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UID:19160-1739433600-1739466000@www.mhea.co.uk
SUMMARY:Electrostatics in Powder Handling - The Wolfson Centre
DESCRIPTION:Course overview\nElectrostatic 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. \nThe charges are most likely generated by tribo-charging\, which arises from particle-particle and particle-wall contacts. Its behaviour is erratic and not easy to predict. Nevertheless it is always desirable to characterize the charging tendency of raw materials so that corrective action can be taken prior to full scale manufacture. \nCourse content\nThis course discusses the causes and effect of electrostatic charge in bulk solids handling\, and  the hazards caused to product quality control and risk assessment. Principal charge measurement techniques are reviewed and their use in the prediction and solution of problems discussed.
URL:https://www.mhea.co.uk/event/electrostatics-in-powder-handling/
LOCATION:On Line
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250211
DTSTAMP:20250121T140514Z
CREATED:20250121T130856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T140514Z
UID:19156-1739145600-1739231999@www.mhea.co.uk
SUMMARY:Undesired De-blending and Separation in Processes and Equipment - The Wolfson Centre
DESCRIPTION:Course overview\nThe 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 or even unpredictable flowability issues.  These types of problems invariably lead to the generation of waste through out of range product weights (tablets/ pack fill)\, poor processing characteristics or variable quality end products in general. \nThis short course covers: \n\nIdentification of the most commonly encountered segregation mechanisms\nExamples of how segregation has occurred in plant\nTechniques that can be applied in plant design to minimise these effects\n\nDifferent types of segregation will also be identified; air-induced\, rolling\, surface effect\, percolation.
URL:https://www.mhea.co.uk/event/undesired-de-blending-and-separation-in-processes-and-equipment/
LOCATION:On Line
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250130
DTSTAMP:20250121T143127Z
CREATED:20250121T142937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T143127Z
UID:19210-1738108800-1738195199@www.mhea.co.uk
SUMMARY:MHEA - Linked Together B2B Linkedin Masterclass
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URL:https://www.mhea.co.uk/event/linked-together-b2b-linkedin-masterclass/
LOCATION:The Holiday Inn\, Barnsley\, Yorkshire\, Barnsley Rd\, Barnsley\, S75 3JT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250129
DTSTAMP:20250121T140408Z
CREATED:20250121T130225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T140408Z
UID:19152-1737936000-1738108799@www.mhea.co.uk
SUMMARY:Caking and Lump Formation of Powders and Bulk Solids -The Wolfson Centre
DESCRIPTION:Course Overview\nThis 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 discharge. In order to pass on this knowledge and expertise\, the course on Caking and Lump Formation in Powders and Bulk Solids has been developed to provide process engineers with the information they need to predict and avoid this problem that can cost the company  valuable time and money in re-work\, lost customer confidence and reduced business. \nSubjects covered\n\nUnderstanding the forces between particles and how they relate to chemistry\, the environment and physical processes;\nMethods for determining caking tendencies of powders and granules;\nPractical advice on changes to the product and the handling and storage conditions to reduce this problem;\nAdvice on selection of the solution and practical implementation;\nExtensive case studies of caking problems and their solutions across the food\, pharmaceutical\, chemical\, mineral and other industries.
URL:https://www.mhea.co.uk/event/caking-and-lump-formation-of-powders-and-bulk-solids/
LOCATION:On Line
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