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This course is organised by the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology in conjunction with Carpenter Additive and the Fraunhofer IFAM Institute, Bremen. Reason to attend: you will be guided through the critical aspects of powder management for metal and plastics powder-based AM processing Course topics include: •Powder recycling and quality issues; •Contamination and oxidation issues; •Standards for AM powders; •Flow behaviour and characterisation of powders; •Introduction to the handling processes – pneumatic conveying systems, screw feeders, hoppers and silo storage and discharge; Course Fees: £675 The course will be conducted in English over 5 x 3-hours sessions from 12 to 16 July starting at 14:00 UK time

Advanced Course: Pneumatic Conveying System Design An in-depth exploration of detailed calculations and design for pneumatic pipelines. This course is aimed at practitioners already familiar with the basics of pneumatic conveying. Course fees are £825 This is also available as an In-Company course. This course is delivered in English.

Rotary valves are widely used to feed pneumatic conveying pipelines, and for feed metering, explosion isolation, atmospheric isolation etc. However there are a multitude of combinations of different feature options available covering choice of materials of construction, rotor type, drive type, venting arrangements, bearing pattern, seal choice, clearances, cleaning features etc. Faced with this bewildering choice, how does an engineer decide what to specify? This course will help understand the reasons for the different options and how to choose them. Topics will include:- Application areas for rotary valves, and their different demands (feeding, explosion protection, isolation etc) Basics of rotary valve performance – air leakage, feed rate etc Materials of construction linked to issues of wear and build-up Seals and bearings, options, functions and selection Special consideration for explosion isolation ATEX requirements and responsibilities Features for cleaning and preventing contamination Venting – needs, options and ensuring success Review of practical application issues The course is aimed at engineers, system designers, maintenance personnel who have responsibility for sourcing, specifying and keeping operational rotary valves in all industries. Course fees are £520 per person

Overview of Particulate Handling Technology Overview: This is an intensive course designed to introduce the technology of storing and handling bulk materials. It also covers the problems that can result from incorrect equipment selection, and looks at appropriate design methodologies for safe and reliable plant. Subjects covered: •Sampling •Characterisation of Bulk Solids •Storage Equipment •Discharge Aids •Product Feeders •Segregation of Bulk Materials •Degradation of Bulk Materials •Pneumatic Conveying •Caking of Bulk Materials •Dust Control Course fee: £675 Venue: on-line,14:00 - 17:00 hrs each day UK time

Overview: Delegates will look at the setting up and commissioning of pneumatic conveying systems. This course is a ’Hands on’ fully practical session using the pneumatic conveying lines and rotary valves in the on-site laboratories in Chatham. Subjects covered: •The practical challenge of starting up systems on site and making sure they work as the designer intended; •Understand the key signals to look out for that tell you how the system is operating; •Avoiding pitfalls that can lead to slow start up, blockages etc; •How to know when the system is operating as intended; •Ensuring the system is optimised around the users priority requirements eg. minimum energy usage/ particle blockage / system wear; •It also covers lean and dense phase, rotary valves, blow tanks and various air supply types Course fee: £825 per delegate Venue: Chatham, Kent Contact: Caroline Chapman

on-line short course 21 - 25 September 2020 14:00 - 17:00 hrs UK time The drawing up of specifications and correct design of hoppers, silos, bunkers and other large-scale bulk storage schemes is of fundamental importance for the optimal operation of plant. This short course has been developed with specification writers and equipment designers/suppliers in mind. Topics covered include: •Minimising project risk through characterisation of bulk materials; •How to characterise bulk materials using firmly established methods and the latest test equipment; •How to use shear cell measurements to design for reliable discharge; •Detail design for storage equipment; •Best Practice for bulk handling plant design and operation; •When should discharge aids be applied and appropriate types; •Methods for correct interfacing. Book now and pay on-line: £675 per person; discounts available for returning delegates and/or multiple attendances from one company. This course can also be delivered as an in-company

On-line short course Powder Handling and Flow for Additive Manufacturing: Short course 13 – 17 July 2020 Remote delivery £675 per person Register now to attend this popular short course; our aim is to guide you through the critical aspects of powder handling and management so that you are able to identify potential problematic issues and learn how to avoid or overcome them. Each day begins at 9.30am UK time and has in-built ‘coffee break’ sessions for informal discussions amongst participants and presenters. Program * Mon 13 July: General introduction from presenters (30 mins) / Introduction to Powder Behaviour (30 mins) / Quality issues /Current approaches to measuring powder particle characteristics (90 mins) * Tuesday 14 July: PSD / recycling issues / powder moisture (120 mins) * Wednesday 15 July: Powder management and maintenance of quality / powder evolution (120 mins) / Review of standards (75 mins) * Thursday 16 July: Characterisation of powders (60 mins) / Tumbling test and

On-line short course 23 July; 9am – 2pm and 24 July; 9am – 12pm On-line delivery Join us for this on-line short course to discover why some bulk materials and powders can form lumps during storage. You will learn: •Occurrences of caking in processes: A discussion of the methods that can be useful in predicting or trouble shooting unintended agglomeration of bulk materials in industry •Types of caking and methods for laboratory evaluation: A review of the range of caking mechanisms that can occur in processes and options for quantifying the ‘strength’ of agglomerates. •Common plant and operational issues: A session focussing on how many types of caking problem are created or exacerbated by the use of some types of standard equipment for handling bulk solids. Common design mistakes are highlighted and the impact of these errors explored. Counter measures and design best practice is discussed. Course leader Richard Farnish has over 20 years’ experience dealing with the problems of caking

Short Course 10 - 11 March at The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology, Chatham Maritime, Kent UK Take a look at the issues surrounding the safe handling and storage of bulk materials in ports and on the sea. Delegates are given the chance to discuss real life issues and to determine best practice for future developments. 12 March: Optional practical session in the on-site Labs where delegates can test same cargoes under different conditions, to see the potential dangers presented at port by not knowing about the materials before handling/transporting them. Course presentations include: •Ship unloading technologies (Grabs vs CSUs, different CSU technologies) •Conveying technologies (pneumatic vs belt) •Storage and discharge technologies (silos, flat stores, stacking etc) •Loading/unloading control (weighing, controlling ship bending etc) •Rail and road outloading equipment and control •Explosion and fire risks and management (ATEX, fire control and management) •Mobile

Short courses Bulk materials behaving badly If you are experiencing handling issues with your particulate materials, one or more of our February short courses could help you find out why and how to resolve them. Issues such as segregation, caking /lumping, particle damage and irregular discharge / flow stoppages are all covered in at least one of the following courses: Measurement of the Properties and Bulk Behaviour of Particulate Materials; 4 February 2020 You will learn about a chosen selection from the following topics: •Particle size measurement techniques •Particle Density (solid and bulk) •Flow property measurements •Moisture uptake •Propensity for Segregation/de-blending •Degradation/friability of bulk through handling systems •Caking/agglomeration of bulk materials in storage •Explosability •Pneumatic conveying properties •Dustiness testing By the end of the course you will have gained an understanding of the range of measurement techniques available to deal with unruly

The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology Check out our updated website to see the services we can offer * Consultancy * Short Courses/Training/Workshops * Research Whatever your bulk materials handling problem, we can help. Thank you and Merry Christmas to all our customers. We look forward to working with you again in 2020