Education - Lecture/Discussion - WPI Only
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Higgins Laboratories
HL116
Mr. Eric P. Maynard
Senior Consultant
Jenike & Johanson, Inc.
Abstract: Handling and processing powders and bulk solids is fraught with problems, whether one is dealing with chemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, foods, powdered metals, or a myriad of other materials. These problems often result in lost production time, maintenance costs and bottlenecks in the process. This seminar will provide insights into common flow problems that arise when powders and bulk solids are put into silos, bins, and hoppers.
The basic technology to solve these type of problems will be discussed along with the characterization of bulk material flow properties. Finally, some areas of research in this field will be presented. This topic is critical to all industries in which bulk solids are being handled, processed, or refined because greater emphasis is being placed on process optimization, safety, and cost reductions, all of which are often dependent upon reliable bulk solids handling.
Suggested Audiences: College
E-mail:
mdemetri@wpi.edu
Phone: 508-831-5459
Last Modified: January 8, 2010 at 11:09 AM
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