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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 23 - 24 February 2027  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   
Short course Discounted Fee£825.00[Read More]
Short Course Full Fee£915.00[Read More]
electrostatic charge

Electrostatics in Powder Handling

Description

A look at the causes and subsequent effects of electrostatic charging in bulk solids handling. See here for more details.

MS Teams Delivery
Date/Time 15 - 16 February 2027 13:00 - 16:00 UK time 
(both sessions need to be attended to complete the course)

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

 

Attendee CategoryCost   
Early Bird short course fee£450.00[Read More]
Short course Discounted Fee£472.50[Read More]
Short course Full Fee£525.00[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]
Short Course Full Fee£915.00[Read More]
belt conveying

Overview of Particulate Handling Technology

Description

Introduction to the storing and handling of bulk materials, equipment selection and design methodologies for safe and reliable plant. 

See here for full course details.

Venue: Online course

Dates  8 - 12 March 2027

Time  09:00 - 12:00 each day


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 (Online) Discounted fee£765.00[Read More]
Short Course (Online) Full Fee£850.00[Read More]
pneumatic conveying control room

Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Materials

Description

Description Components of pneumatic conveying systems, system selection and design techniques. See here for full course details

Date 17 - 18 November 2026 

Time 09:00-17:00 each day 

Venue: The Park, Nether Langwith, Notts 

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 Short Course£825.00[Read More]
Full Fee Short Course£915.00[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: 18 - 19 January 2027

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   
Early Bird, until 31 Dec 2026£450.00[Read More]
Short Course Discounted Fee£472.50[Read More]
Short Course Full Fee£525.00[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: 1 and 2 February 2027

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   
Early Bird until 31 Dec 2026£450.00[Read More]
Short Course Discounted Fee£472.50[Read More]
Short Couse Full fee£525.00[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 - 1 - 2 December 2026

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£825.00[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 21 September 2026, 09:00 - 13:30.

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£185.00[Read More]