Monday, May 5, 2008


Session 100: Ensuring Reliable Bulk Solids Flow
Instructors: Eric Maynard, Senior Consultant, Jenike & Johanson
9:00 AM -12:00 PM
Fundamentals of Powder Flow Technology
  • Typical bulk solids flow problems in silos, bins, and hoppers
  • Results of flow problems
  • Flow patterns and different hopper designs
  • Ways to characterize flow properties (common tests and resulting data)
  • Attendees’ questions
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Step-by-Step Process for Designing a Bulk Solid Storage Vessel
  • Basic review of material characterization report
  • Review of silo design requirements (capacity, flow rate, physical layout, etc.)
  • Selection of flow (discharge) pattern
  • Design of the silo hopper and feeder
  • Review of multiple silo design options
  • Attendees’ questions