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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 26 - 27 March 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]
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 13 February 2025, 09:00 - 12:00 and 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   
* Discounted Fee£437.50[Read More]
Full Fee£500.00[Read More]
Carbon neutral

Bulk Materials Handling and Processing in the Net Zero Economy

Description

This course will aim to help delegates understand the impact of bulk materials handling on carbon emissions and their role in the quest to reduce these emissions. For more details see here

Venue: University of Greenwich, Medway campus
Date/Time 4th December 2024, 9am-5pm

*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 proced with the payment.

For help please contact Caroline Chapman at [email protected]

 

Attendee CategoryCost   
Discounted Fee£507.50[Read More]
Full Fee£580.00[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 and 21 January 2025

Time 14:00 – 17:00 hrs (2 Sessions)  

Venue: online delivery via MS Teams 

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 [email protected]

Attendee CategoryCost   
* Short Course Discounted Fee£437.50[Read More]
Short Course Full Fee£500.00[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: University of Greenwich Medway campus

Dates  8 - 9 October 2025/ Workshop 10 October 2025

Time  09:00 - 17:00 


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 [email protected]

Attendee CategoryCost   
*Short Course Discounted fee£800.00[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 of Bulk Materials

Description

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

Date 14 - 15 May (Course) /16 May (Workshop)


Time 09:00-17:00 each day (Course) and 09:30-16:00 (Workshop).

Course and workshop take place at the University of Greenwich Medway 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 [email protected]

Attendee CategoryCost   
*Discounted Fee Short Course£800.00[Read More]
*Discounted Fee Workshop£425.00[Read More]
Full Fee Short Course£915.00[Read More]
Full Fee Workshop£485.00[Read More]
Characterisation of materials

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: 25 - 28 February 2025; 10:00 - 15:00

Understanding Powder Flow; 25 February
Characterisation Techniques; 26 February
Dust Containment Methods and Filtration; 27 February
Segregation Techniques; 28 February

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 [email protected] 

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 in a pipeline

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 2025

Times 14:00 - 17:00 (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 [email protected]

Attendee CategoryCost   
* Short Course Discounted Fee£437.50[Read More]
Short Course Full Fee£500.00[Read More]
testing for segregation in powders

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 Feb 2025

Time 09:00 – 12:00 hrs and 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 [email protected]

Attendee CategoryCost   
* Short Course Discounted Fee£437.50[Read More]
Short Couse Full fee£500.00[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 12 - 13 March 2025 (Course) 14 March 2025 (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 [email protected]

Attendee CategoryCost   
*Short Course Discounted Fee£800.00[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 - 3 - 4 June 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 [email protected]

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 10 March 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 [email protected]

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

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