Thursday, May 8, 2008


Session 401:
Performance Characteristics & Selection Criteria for Conveyors used in the Process Industry
Instructors: Alan Roberts, PhD Emeritus Professor, Centre for Bulk Solids & Particulate Technologies, The University of Newcastle; Craig Wheeler, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Bulk Solids & Particulate Technologies, The University of Newcastle; Mark Jones, PhD, Head of Engineering, Director, Centre for Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies, University of Newcastle
9:00 AM -12:00 PM
Performance Characteristics & Selection Criteria for Conveyors used in the Process Industry
Topics Include:
  • Technical and economic comparisons of conveyor types
  • Mechanical conveyors (special belt, screw, drag chain, etc)
  • Pneumatic conveying