Wednesday, May 7, 2008


Session 302: Feeding, Transfer and Conveying of Bulk Solids
Instructors: Alan Roberts, PhD, Emeritus Professor, Centre for Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies, The University of Newcastle; Craig Wheeler, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Bulk Solids & Particulate Technologies, The University of Newcastle
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Feeding & Transfer of Bulk Solids (Case Studies)
Topics Include:
  • Series of industrial case studies covering:
  • Feeder interfacing
  • Load and power control
  • Design for trouble free transfer
  • Transfer chute design
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Technological Developments in Belt Conveying
Topics Include:
  • Bulk solids /conveyor interaction
  • Selection of belt width and operating speed
  • Design procedures
  • Belt monitoring
  • Analysis of rolling resistance
  • Special designs of belt conveyor