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Overview: This intensive course looks at system components, design techniques, operation and control of blow tank systems, explosion hazards and operational problems, as well as the important but often neglected area of interfacing storage bins with conveying systems. Subjects covered: * Techniques for reducing product degradation during conveying * Ways to reduce maintenance, repair and unplanned stoppages to pneumatic conveying equipment * Methods of reducing energy consumption * How to troubleshoot problematic systems * How to eliminate blockages in pneumatic pipelines * Explosion Hazards including ATEX Directives * Operation and control of blow tanks * System selection and operation * Interfacing storage bins to conveying systems * Relevant case studies from industry Course fee: from £915 on campus This course is delivered in English. It is repeated in October 2024

This course is organised by the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology in conjunction with Carpenter Additive. 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: £775 The course will be conducted in English over 5 x 3-hours sessions

FACHPACK - Europäische Fachmesse für Verpackung, Technik und Prozesse In Europa ist die FACHPACK ein zentraler Treffpunkt für die Verpackungsindustrie und ihre Anwender. Die Veranstaltung findet bereits seit über 40 Jahren in Nürnberg statt. Die Verpackungsmesse vermittelt einen kompakten aber zugleich umfangreichen Einblick rund um alle relevanten Themen aus der Verpackungswirtschaft. Hierzu gehören Lösungen zu Produktverpackungen für Industrie- und Konsumgüter, Packhilfsmittel und Packstoffe, aber auch für die Verpackungsherstellung, Verpackungstechnik, Logistik sowie für Verpackungsanlagen oder den Verpackungsdruck.