Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Solids | AIChE

Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Solids

Although many pneumatic conveying equipment advances have been made, costly problems – including wear, attrition, rate limitation and line plugging – continue to occur.

Learn how to apply practical design and troubleshooting principles to improve the efficiency, safety and reliability of pneumatic conveying systems transporting powders and bulk solids.

Ensure trouble-free flow

In one day, you’ll review the fundamentals of gas/solids flow and address common pneumatic conveying problems, modes of transport in a pipeline and scale-model tests and their use in designing and evaluating poorly operating systems. You’ll discuss line chargers (feeders), proven pipeline layout rules and criteria for elbow/bend selection. The instructor also will cover more specialized topics including dense phase conveying systems and gas/solids separators such as cyclones, filters and bag houses.

Real-life industrial case histories will help increase your understanding of the theory and application taught.

Save $795 or more when you take both this course and CH032: Flow of Solids in Bins, Hoppers, Chutes and Feeders by registering for CH757: Flow of Solids/Pneumatic Conveying Combo Course.

This course will be taught by one of the instructors listed below.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Define the types of systems and the four primary system components.

  • Explain key terms like saltation and pickup velocity.

  • Apply safe handling practices for the pneumatic conveying of combustible solids.

  • Inspect common conveying problems like wear, attrition, rate limitation, and line plugging.

  • Contrast implementation vs. construction.

Who Should Attend:

Engineers involved in designing, selecting, troubleshooting, maintaining or purchasing pneumatic conveying equipment – including:
  • Plant and project managers
  • Operation and process managers
  • Project, process and maintenance engineers
  • Unit operators and superintendents
  • Professionals new to the field of pneumatic conveying

Day One

8:00 – 8:30

Registration

8:30 – 10:00am

Introduction; modes of conveying; systems, & break

10:00 – 11:00am

Fundamentals of gas/solids flow

11:00 – 12:00pm

Component selection

12:00 – 1:00pm

Lunch

1:00 – 2:30pm

Component selection (continued), & break

2:30 – 3:30pm

Dense phase conveying

3:30 – 4:30pm

Dust explosions

4:30 – 5:00pm

Conclusions, questions, wrap-up

 

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8:30 – 10:00am

Introduction; modes of conveying; systems, & break

10:00 – 11:00am

Fundamentals of gas/solids flow

11:00 – 12:00pm

Component selection

12:00 – 1:00pm

Lunch

1:00 – 2:30pm

Component selection (continued), & break

2:30 – 3:30pm

Dense phase conveying

3:30 – 4:30pm

Dust explosions

Day One

8:00 – 8:30

Registration

8:30 – 10:00am

Introduction; modes of conveying; systems, & break

 

10:00 – 11:00am

Fundamentals of gas/solids flow
 

11:00 – 12:00pm

Component selection
 

12:00 – 1:00pm

Lunch
 

1:00 – 2:30pm

Component selection (continued), & break
 

2:30 – 3:30pm

Dense phase conveying
 

3:30 – 4:30pm

Dust explosions
 

4:30 – 5:00pm

Conclusions, questions, wrap-up
 

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  • Course ID:
    CH033
  • Source:
    AIChE
  • Language:
    English
  • Skill Level:
    Intermediate
  • Duration:
    1 day
  • CEUs:
    0.75
  • PDHs:
    7.50
  • Accrediting Agencies:
    Florida
    New Jersey
    New York
    RCEP