"This May's Powder & Bulk Solids Conference has well-recognized presenters poised to deliver proven, practical, and insightful educational content in the areas of material storage & handling, pneumatic conveying, particle technology, and dust collection and safety. The conference has been structured to meet the needs of engineers new to the field of solids handling, as well as seasoned plant or research personnel. The program will provide both first principles theory for processing and handling of bulk solids and effective operating practices that will help established engineers to further improve plant operating efficiencies." - Eric Maynard, Senior Consultant, Director of Education, Jenike & Johanson, Inc.
| CONFERENCE AGENDA |
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TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012
Morning Tracks run from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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TRACK 1: Pneumatic Conveying |
TRACK 2: Material Storage and Handling |
TRACK 3: Particle Technology |
TRACK 4: Dust Collection and Safety |
3hr. Fundamentals Session
Track 1A:
Pneumatic Conveying Systems, Components and Their Capabilities
Dr. David Mills
Pneumatic Conveying Consultant, UK
Prof. Mark Jones
Professor and Director
The University of Newcastle |
3hr. Fundamentals Session
Track 2A:
Fundamentals of Powder Flow Technology
Eric P. Maynard
Senior Consultant
Jenike & Johanson, Inc. |
3hr. Fundamentals Session
Track 3A:
Fundamentals of Particle Characterization
Remi Trottier
Particle Technology Specialist
The Dow Chemical Company |
3hr. Fundamentals Session
Track 4A:
Minimizing Fugitive Combustible and Other Dusts in the Workplace
Gary Q. Johnson
Industrial Ventilation and Combustible Dust Consultant
Work Exposure Solutions LLC |
Tech Innovations Session 1
Chair: Joseph Marinelli, President, Solids Handling Technologies, Inc.
12:15 PM-1:00 PM - Keynote: Bulk Material Conveying Design Strategy and Optimization
Josh Roby, Engineering Manager, Hapman
1:00 – 1:30 - Efficient Material Handling and High Accuracy Feeding for Batch and Continuous Processes
John Winski, Director of Sales, K-Tron
Sponsored By:
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Lunch: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Afternoon Tracks run from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
TRACK 1: Pneumatic Conveying |
TRACK 2: Material Storage and Handling |
TRACK 3: Particle Technology |
TRACK 4: Dust Collection and Safety |
2 hr. In-Practice Workshop
Track 1B:
Troubleshooting Common Pneumatic Conveying Problems
Eric P. Maynard
Senior Consultant
Jenike & Johanson, Inc |
2 hr. In-Practice Workshop
Track 2B:
Managing Electrostatic Problems and Hazards During Powder Processing - A Practical Approach
Dr. Vahid Ebadat
CEO
Chilworth Technology, Inc. |
2 hr. In-Practice Workshop
Track 3B:
Fundamentals of Grinding of Polymers
Tim Boland
Research Associate
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Dr. Shiying Zheng Research Associate
Air Products and Chemicals Inc.
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2 hr. In-Practice
Workshop
Track 4B:
OSHA Combustible Dust Update
Gary Q. Johnson
Industrial Ventilation and Combustible Dust Consultant
Work Exposure
Solutions LLC |
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012
Morning Tracks run from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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TRACK 1: Pneumatic Conveying
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TRACK 2: Material Storage and Handling |
TRACK 3: Particle Technology |
TRACK 4: Dust Collection and Safety |
3hr. Fundamentals Session
Track 1C:
Pneumatic Conveying Isn't Complicated
Paul Solt
Principal Consultant
Pneumatic Conveying Consultants
Jack Hilbert
Principal Consultant
Pneumatic Conveying Consultants |
3hr. Fundamentals Session
Track 2C:
Material Storage Fundamentals
Joseph Marinelli
President
Solids Handling Technologies, Inc.
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3hr. Fundamentals Session
Track 3C:
Understanding Mixing, Blending, Sampling, and Segregation of Bulk Solids
Eric P. Maynard
Senior Consultant
Jenike & Johanson, Inc. |
3hr. Fundamentals Session
Track 4C:
Explosions – The Nature of the Problem and Practical Measures for its Control
Dr. Vahid Ebadat
CEO
Chilworth Technology, Inc. |
Tech Innovations Session 2
Chair: Dr. Vahid Ebadat, CEO, Chilworth Technology, Inc.
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM - Keynote: Safe Handling of Combustible Dusts by Means of Passive Explosion Protection
Johannes Lottermann, Head of Projects and Expansion Department, Senior Consultant Explosion Protection, REMBE® Safety + Control/REMBE®, INC.
Fred Callahan, Sales Engineer, REMBE®, INC.
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM - Cost Effective Dust Collector Placement Strategies Designed to Meet Specific Facility Requirements
Joe Kiolbasa, Senior Project Manager, Donaldson Torit
Sponsored By:
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| Lunch: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Afternoon Tracks run from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
TRACK 1: Pneumatic Conveying |
TRACK 2: Material Storage and Handling |
TRACK 3: Particle Technology |
TRACK 4: Dust Collection and Safety |
2 hr. In-Practice Workshop
Track 1D:
Optimization of Pneumatic Conveying Systems
Jack Hilbert
Principal Consultant
Pneumatic Conveying Consultants |
2 hr. In-Practice Workshop
Track 2D:
WORKSHOP: Guidance in the Selection of Conveyors for a Range of Applications
Prof. Mark Jones
Professor and Director
The University of Newcastle
Prof. Alan Roberts
Emeritus Professor
The University of Newcastle
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2 hr. In-Practice Workshop
Track 3D:
WORKSHOP: Selecting the Proper Mill for Your Process – Abstract
Dr. Kerry Johanson
COO
Material Flow Solutions Inc. |
2 hr. In-Practice Workshop
Track 4D:
Operational and Energy Cost Savings Techniques for Process Dust Collectors
Jim Plummer
Product
Application Manager
GE Energy Air Filtration
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THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012
Morning Tracks run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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TRACK 1: Pneumatic Conveying |
TRACK 2: Material Storage and Handling |
TRACK 3: Particle Technology |
TRACK 4: Dust Collection and Safety |
3hr. Fundamentals Session
Track 1E:
Troubleshooting, Operation and Control of Pneumatic Conveying Systems
Dr. David Mills
Pneumatic Conveying Consultant, UK
Prof. Mark Jones
Professor and Director
The University of Newcastle |
3hr. Fundamentals Session
Track 2E:
Step-by-Step Process for Designing a Bulk Solid Storage Vessel
Eric P. Maynard
Senior Consultant
Jenike & Johanson, Inc.
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3hr. Fundamentals Session
Track 3E:
Drying Fundamentals and Process Drying
Karl Jacob
Research Scientist
The Dow Chemical Company
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3hr. Fundamentals Session
Track 4E:
Dust Explosion Fundamentals
William Stevenson
Vice President Engineering
CV Technology, Inc. |
Tech Innovations Session 3
Chair: Remi Trottier, Particle Technology Specialist, The Dow Chemical Company
12:15 PM– 1:00 PM - Keynote: The Advancement of Vibratory Machines Performing Useful Functions
George D. Dumbaugh, PE, President, Kinergy Corporation
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM – “Dust in the Wind” – Great on your iPod but not in your process. Stop spending money trying to contain it - Don’t make it.
Jeff Sullivan, President, Triple/S Dynamics |
| Lunch: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Afternoon Tracks run from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
TRACK 1: Pneumatic Conveying
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TRACK 2: Material Storage and Handling
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TRACK 3: Particle Technology
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TRACK 4: Dust Collection and Safety
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2-hr Practice Workshop
Track 1F:
A Practical Approach to Components in a Pneumatic Conveying System
Paul Solt
Principal Consultant
Pneumatic Conveying Consultants
Jack Hilbert
Principal Consultant
Pneumatic Conveying Consultants |
2-hr Practice Workshop
Track 2F:
Design of Transfer Chutes to Minimize Buildup, Abrasive Wear, and Dust Generation
Eric P. Maynard
Senior Consultant
Jenike & Johanson, Inc. |
2-hr Practice Workshop
Track 3F:
Propensity for Particle Caking and Solutions Involving Flow Aids
Joseph Marinelli
President
Solids Handling Technologies, Inc. |
2-hr Practice Workshop
Track 4F:
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP: Dust Explosion
William Stevenson
Vice President Engineering
CV Technology, Inc. |
