Feeding & Transfer of Bulk Solids (Case Studies)-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

By way of example, in one case study, it will be shown that when the incorrect choice of feeder was made in a coal bunker and feeder system, the feed rate was greatly restricted and severe structural damage to the storage bunkers occurred. It is shown that by appropriate corrective action, the performance of the system was dramatically improved. In another case study, it is shown how the design of a screw feeder system was achieved in order to obtain continuous, smooth feed of pulverized coal into the injection system of a high pressure pneumatic conveying system. Other case study examples will demonstrate the objectives of feed and transfer chute design to prevent adhesion and build-up, reduce chute wear and reduce dust generation. In the case of the latter, the control of dust in a grain ship loading chute will be illustrated.

Technological Developments in Belt Conveying-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

Belt conveyors are widely used for the in-plant movement of materials as will as for long-distance overland transportation. This workshop will present an overview of the modern approach to conveyor design, belt monitoring and special belt conveyors paying particular attention to the flow and handling properties of the bulk material and their interaction with the conveyor belt.