W2. Powder Flow II: Industrial Solids Handling - New!
Nashville, TN • January 21-23, 2009• Registration form •Syllabus
Powder Flow II is a new follow-on companion workshop to Powder Flow I.  It treats in detail industrial applications of the solids flow principles learned in Powder Flow I, covering many of the practical considerations encountered in the design & operation of powder systems. It presumes a requisite knowledge of powder flow principles such as Powder Flow I, or equivalent experience.  For those without first hand powder flow characterization experience, we would recommend attending both workshops. Concepts are reinforced through attendee worked examples involving bin design to prevent arching/ratholing, flow insert placement, aeration requirements, feeder design, handling segregation, and conveying considerations. Highlights include:

• Bin Design – Review of design of mass & funnel flow hoppers.
• Feeders – Volumetric and gravimetric, screws, belts, rotary valves.
• Aeration effects – Impact on discharge rate, methods of correction.
• Retrofits – Wedge hoppers, liners and coatings, other.
• Segregation – Practical problems/solutions to typical segregation issues.
• Flow aids – Passive and active, bin inserts, air blasters, vibrators, other.
• Chutes–Do’ /don’ts, appropriate angles due to material impact pressure.
• Flow Report -- Typical flow report and design example based on report.
• Design Examples—Practical design examples, calculating critical bin. dimensions with attendee worked examples.
• Modeling—Using models to understand flow issues and develop solutions.
• Conveying—Overview of mechanical and pneumatic conveying.

Workshop leader:
Joseph Marinelli, President of Solids Handling Technologies, Inc. in Fort Mill, SC is a bulk materials handling expert who has taught more than 75 highly acclaimed engineering seminars.  Since 1972, he has been active in testing bulk solids and consulting on materials handling systems design, and was previously with Jenike & Johanson, Inc.  Mr. Marinelli received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, from Northeastern University in Boston, MA.  He has also worked for manufacturers of solids handling equipment, such as feeders and silos.  This background provides a unique blend of consulting and manufacturing experience to solve solids flow problems. He lectures frequently, teaching courses on solids flow principles and flow property testing, and has authored several papers and an encyclopedia section on the subject.  He is also a columnist (“Ask Joe”) for the website, www.powderandbulk.com.

Return to Contents.   Early registration discount: Dec. 8, 2008.