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Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology

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At the Wolfson Centre we offer consultancy, research and short courses for industries that handle powder or granular materials as part of their processes.

Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology

hands adjusting PC lines

Troubleshooting and Commissioning ‘Hands-on’ Pneumatic Conveying Systems

Description

A look at the practical challenges of starting up systems on site and making sure they work as the designer intended. See here for more details.

Dates/Time 10 - 11 December 2025, 09:00 - 17:00 
Venue University of Greenwich, Medway (map)

Discounted fees are for returning delegates and multiple bookings. If you are unsure of your eligibility please check (here)

Attendee CategoryCost   
* Discounted Fee£800.00[Read More]
Full Fee£915.00[Read More]
Lab Technician Operating an instrument

Measurement of the Properties and Bulk Behaviour of Particulate Materials

Description

An overview of methods for determining bulk behaviour of particulate materials.

 

See here for full course details

Date: 20 - 21 October 2026

Time 09:00 - 17:00

Venue: University of Greenwich, Chatham campus

Discounted fees are for returning delegates and multiple bookings. If you are unsure of your eligibility please check (here)

To pay by debit/credit card please select from the options below and click on add to basket to proceed with the payment. 

 For help please contact: Caroline Chapman at c.j.chapman@gre.ac.uk

Attendee CategoryCost   
* Short Course Discounted Fee£825.00[Read More]
Early Bird until 30 June 2026£795.00[Read More]
Short Course Full Fee£915.00[Read More]
Practical session

Workshop Week

Description

A series of 4 separate workshops to give delegates the opportunity to learn about and use different bulk materials handling techniques.

Dates/Time: 16 - 19 March 2026; 10:00 - 15:30

Understanding Powder Flow; 16 March
Characterisation Techniques; 17 March
Pneumatic Conveying: 18 March
Dust Containment Methods and Filtration; 19 March

Please book the number of sessions you wish to attend and upon receipt of the registration we will contact you for details of which session/s you have chosen.

To pay by debit/credit card please select from the options below and click on add to basket to proceed with the payment.

For help please contact Caroline Chapman c.j.chapman@gre.ac.uk 

Attendee CategoryCost   
* 1 Workshop£485.00[Read More]
* 2 Workshops£850.00[Read More]
* 3 Workshops£1225.00[Read More]
* 4 Workshops£1400.00[Read More]
caking of powdered material

Caking & Lump Formation in Powders and Bulk Solids

Description

A course designed to deal with issues relating to keeping powders and granules in a free-flowing, lump-free condition. 

See here for full course details.

Venue: MS Teams Delivery 
Dates: 27 and 28 January 2026

Times 13:00 - 16:00 (2 sessions) 

Discounted fees are for returning delegates and multiple bookings. If you are unsure of your eligibility please check (here)

To pay by debit/credit card please select from the options below and click on add to basket to proceed with the payment. 

For help please contact: Caroline Chapman at c.j.chapman@gre.ac.uk

Attendee CategoryCost   
* Short Course Discounted Fee£472.50[Read More]
Early Bird, until 31 Dec 2025£450.00[Read More]
Short Course Full Fee£525.00[Read More]
inside of a valve

Rotary Valves: Design, Selection and Operational Issues

Description

With a vast choice of materials, rotor and drive types, this course provides an exploration of the different valves and features available with an emphasis on the practical aspects of technology.

See here for full course details.

Date/Time 24 February 2026 / 09:00 - 17:00 

Venue: University of Greenwich, Medway Short Course Centre, Chatham Maritime, Kent (map)

Discounted fees are for returning delegates and multiple bookings. If you are unsure of your eligibility please check (here)

To pay by debit/credit card please select from the options below and click on add to basket to proceed with the payment. 

For help please contact: Caroline Chapman at c.j.chapman@gre.ac.uk

Attendee CategoryCost   
Short Course Discounted fee£525.00[Read More]
Short Course Full fee£580.00[Read More]
testing for segregation

Undesired de-blending and separation in processes

Description

Identification of common segregation mechanisms and how to minimise the effects.

See here for full course details.

Date: 10 and 11 February 2026

Time 13:00 - 16:00 (both sessions must be attended to complete the course)

Venue: online delivery via MS Teams 

To pay by debit/credit card please select from the options below and click on add to basket to proceed with the payment. 

Discounted fees are for returning delegates and multiple bookings. If you are unsure of your eligibility please check (here) 

For help please contact: Caroline Chapman at c.j.chapman@gre.ac.uk

Attendee CategoryCost   
* Short Course Discounted Fee£472.50[Read More]
Early Bird until 31 Dec 2025£450.00[Read More]
Short Couse Full fee£525.00[Read More]
understanding discharge patterns

Storage and Discharge of Powders and Bulk Solids

Description

Basics of hopper and silo operation, design and specification, including storage and flow of materials, and a selection of feeders and discharge aids. This course includes an optional practical session in the on-site laboratories. See here for full course details.


Date 21 - 22 April 2026 (Course) 23 April 2026 (Workshop)

Time 09:00 - 17:00 UK time 

Venue The Wolfson Centre, University of Greenwich, Medway campus (map)

Discounted fees are for returning delegates and multiple bookings. If you are unsure of your eligibility please check (here)

If paying by debit/credit card please select from the options below and click on add to basket to proceed with the payment. 

For help please contact: Caroline Chapman at c.j.chapman@gre.ac.uk

Attendee CategoryCost   
*Short Course Discounted Fee£825.00[Read More]
*Workshop Discounted fee£425.00[Read More]
Short Course Full Fee£915.00[Read More]
Workshop Full Fee£485.00[Read More]
pneumatic conveying rigs

Pneumatic Conveying System Design

Description

An in­-depth exploration of detailed calculations for design of pneumatic pipelines and specifying associated plant. If you are actively involved in design or troubleshooting of pneumatic conveying systems, this course is aimed at you.  

See here for full course details.

Dates - 19 - 20 November 2025

Time - 09:00 - 17:00 

Venue - University of Greenwich, Medway Short Course Centre, Chatham Maritime, Kent (map) 

Discounted fees are for returning delegates and multiple bookings. If you are unsure of your eligibility please check (here)

To pay by debit/credit card please select from the options below and click on add to basket to proceed with the payment. 

For help please contact: Caroline Chapman at c.j.chapman@gre.ac.uk

Attendee CategoryCost   
*Discounted fee£800.00[Read More]
Full fee£915.00[Read More]
pellets in a pile, intact and degraded

Quality and Safety Issues in Pellet Delivery; course for Drivers and Management

Description

UK Pellet Council approved half day course for all drivers delivering biomass pellets and for management of companies delivering and receiving them.  

For full details please see here.

MS Teams Delivery
Dates/Times 27 October 2025, 09:00 - 13:00.

To pay by debit/credit card please select from the options below and click on add to basket to proceed with the payment. 

For help please contact: Caroline Chapman at c.j.chapman@gre.ac.uk

Attendee CategoryCost   
Short Couse Full fee£175.00[Read More]

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