This course can be held in-company. Details below.
Course overview
This course is being delivered in association with ABTO: Association of Bulk Terminal Operators. It has been designed to take a look at the issues surrounding the safe handling and storage of bulk materials in ports and on the sea. It is designed to be interactive so delegates are given the chance to discuss real life issues and to determine best practice for future developments.
Format
A course mixing practical and theory elements. Discussion on relevant subject areas between delegates and presenter is welcomed
Subjects covered
- Ship unloading technologies (Grabs vs CSUs, different CSU technologies)
- Conveying technologies (pneumatic vs belt)
- Storage and discharge technologies (silos, flat stores, stacking etc)
- Loading/unloading control (weighing, controlling ship bending etc)
- Rail and road outloading equipment and control
- Explosion and fire risks and management (ATEX, fire control and management)
- Mobile plant and safety
- Developments in automation and autonomous vehicles
- Dust control and environmental protection
- Controlling cargo damage (particle degradation, spoilage, water damage etc)
- Wear protection and maintenance
- Cargo characterisation for handleability and other issues
Is it for me?
Stevedores, Operations supervisors, Port managers, Ships Masters, Port developers, Cargo superintendents, Equipment suppliers, Design consultants are all recommended to attend to gain an understanding of the reasons for the varied behaviour of powders and particulate materials as they travel across the seas or are stored and transported from ports.
Course team
The course leader is Mike Bradley, Professor of Bulk and Particulate Technologies and Director of The Wolfson Centre. He has worked internationally on design and troubleshooting for bulk solids handling as a commercial consultant and research expert for over twenty years.
Contributions may also be made from the rest of the Team, including
Dr Baldeep Kaur, whose interests lie in characterisation and transportation of bulk materials;
Dr Vivek Garg, whose interests lie in powder flowability;
Dr Atul Sharma, whose interests lie in pneumatic conveying systems
We are pleased to announce Guest Presenter Mr Lukas Paul will also will also be contributing to the course. Mr Paul is a Senior Sales Manager at BEUMER Group, has over 20 years of industrial experience in designing and supplying bulk material handling equipment (ship loader, stacker, reclaimer, conveyor systems) and is an expert for pipe conveyors.
Please note that The Wolfson Centre reserves the right to substitute leaders of equal quality should this be dictated by circumstances beyond their control.
In-Company course
This course can be delivered as an In-Company course on line at a time to suit operational requirements.
These courses are proving to be a popular option for companies who have a number of personnel who would benefit from education in the subject area, for 3 main reasons:
- Cost: It is more economic for us to bring the course to you, than for you to send several staff out to us;
- Relevance: We can tailor the course programme to suit the operations you have in your plant, hence reducing the amount of material which is not directly relevant;
- Convenience: We can run the course when it suits you, even over several separate days rather than in a block if it is better for you.
If you are interested in discussing your requirements, please contact us.
