Wednesday, May 7, 2008


Session 301: Solids Conveying
Instructors: Don McGlinchey, PhD, Reader, School of Engineering and Computing, Centre for Industrial Bulk Solids Handling, Glasgow Caledonian University; Andrew Cowell, Lecturer, School of Engineering and Computing, Centre for Industrial Bulk Solids Handling, Glasgow Caledonian University
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Small Operations – Solids Conveying Equipment and Selection
The equipment covered includes:
  • Aeromechanical Conveyors
  • Characterization Equipment (Particle and Bulk)
  • Flexible Screw Conveyors
  • Screw Conveyors
  • Small Volume Batch Conveyors
  • Vacuum and Positive Pressure Pneumatic Conveyors
  • Vibratory Conveyors
For each of the equipment types, most of the following areas will be covered:
  • Principles of Operation
  • Advantages and Disadvantages, including troubleshooting
  • Sizing/Selection
  • Special Features (where applicable)
  • Typical Applications
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Small Operations- Solids Storage Loading and Unloading
The equipment covered includes:
  • Bag Dump Stations
  • Bulk Bag Dischargers
  • Bulk Bag Fillers
  • Characterization Equipment (Particle and Bulk)
  • Discharge and Flow Patterns
  • Drum Dumpers
  • IBCs
  • Sack Fillers
  • Small Volume Batch Conveyors
For each of the equipment types, most of the following areas will be covered:
  • Principles of Operation
  • Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Sizing/Selection
  • Special Features (where applicable)
  • Typical Applications