Seminar Agenda - Day 1
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Modern Technology for the Powder Handling and Processing Industry
Day 1 of the seminar focuses on applications within the Powder Handling and Processing Industries and will help to take the mystery out of just a few of the different areas of your Powder Handling or Processing operation.
Technical Considerations in the Selection and Evaluation of Dry Material Blending Operations
Dennis Forte - Dennis Forte & Assoc
Choosing a suitable solids mixer from a vast array of designs involves an understanding of the mixing process and dispersion dynamics. This presentation provides a selection guide for a mixer based on operating characteristics and target application, as well as some useful methodologies for measuring mixing progress, mixture stability and scaling-up of the mixing process.
Design and Troubleshooting of Pneumatic Conveying Systems
Peter Wypych, Associate Professor - University of Wollongong
Many attempts to troubleshoot pneumatic conveying problems are either unsuccessful or end up treating only the symptoms of the problem (e.g. automatic pipeline unblocking technology). This presentation describes some of the tools and techniques that can be used to determine the actual root cause(s) of the problem and also the corresponding optimal solution. These tools will also assist in the design of reliable pneumatic conveying systems. Key topics include:
* selection of flow mode, system and components, such as feeders, bends, etc;
* wear and product degradation issues;
* air flow and air mover characteristics;
* pneumatic conveying performance characteristics.
Lean Manufacturing Using IBCS (Intermediate Bulk Containers)
Dave Newell, Business Development Director - Matcon Pacific Pty Ltd
* What is Lean Manufacturing?
* Solutions for achieving Lean Mixing
* How to increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) level
* Case studies
The Handling and Mixing of Cohesive Powders
Dennis Forte - Dennis Forte & Assoc
Many of the particulate materials encountered in today’s processing applications exhibit various degrees of Cohesiveness. Materials are often described as being either “free flowing”, “mildly cohesive” or “very cohesive”. The lack of flow-ability (or cohesiveness) of a given material (or formulation) can be either beneficial (minimizing segregation) or detrimental (making mixing more difficult) to the processing of that formulation. A number of aspects of the behaviour of cohesive powders will be discussed, as follows:
* A definition of cohesiveness
* Measurement of the cohesiveness of particulate materials
* The role of moisture (and relative humidity), particle size and formulation
* The hopper flow phase diagram
Quality Control in Powder Handling and Processing Operations
Peter Wypych, Associate Professor - University of Wollongong
Demixing, or segregation of a blended product during processing, can cost manufacturers a great deal in rejected material due to inconsistent product quality. Yet with proper consideration to the process, this can be avoided. This presentation will look in depth at the problem of demixing and discuss the solutions available to overcome it, covering;
* Filling and discharging process equipment
* Product properties and characteristics
* Effect of flow patterns
* Full implications of demixing and segregation
* Minimising and quantifying segregation
* Physical demonstrations
Qualifying Product Integrity and Quality Through Effective Sampling
Ron Purvis, Independent Sampling Equipment Specialist
Importance of Correct Sampling Procedures ~ Selecting the sampling position, procedures, facilities and hygienic requirements
Validation ~ Validation of samples, documentation, traceability, retained sample
Types of Sampling Equipment ~ Equipment overview for various products