Publications
Safeguarding Stockpile Operations: Establishing dozer safety radii
TUNRA Bulk Solids engineer Ben McPherson and engineering manager Dr David Bradney discuss the challenges surrounding gravity-reclaim stockpiles and the risk of stockpile dozer engulfment. Safeguarding stockpile operations: Establishing dozer […]
The use of DEM Modelling to Predict Gate Loads
This article by TUNRA Bulk Solids, investigates the influence of hopper inserts on gate loads using DEM modelling. The use of DEM modelling to predict gate loads Australian Bulk Handling […]
Towards Improved FIBC Performance
Shaun Reid, operations manager at TUNRA Bulk Solids, and Mitch Boots, PhD Student at the University of Newcastle, share details on their ongoing research into bulk bag performance. This project […]
The Right Tool for the Job
Dr Daniel Grasser and Dr David Bradney, from TUNRA Bulk Solids, provide an overview of the latest numerical simulation tools to solve bulk material handling problems and to optimise designs. […]
Understanding Mining Equipment Wear
Dr Daniel Grasser, a consulting engineer with TUNRA Bulk Solids, explains the influence of wear on mining equipment and modern modelling techniques to understand wear mechanisms. Understanding mining equipment wear […]
Advanced Test Methods for Predicting Wear Resistance of Conveyor Belt Covers
Tiago Cousseau and Dr Peter Robinson, from the University of Newcastle, Shaun Reid and Dr Jayne O’Shea from TUNRA Bulk Solids, discuss the challenges of assessing conveyor belt wear and […]
Training & Development of Staff Post-Pandemic
TUNRA’s Senior Consultant, Em Prof Mark Jones, has been invited to write as a guest columnist in the April issue of Powder & Bulk Solids. In this issue, Mark discusses the […]
Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Belt Conveyors through Large Diameter Rollers
TUNRA Bulk Solids, in collaboration with Big Roller and ContiTech Australia, aims to evaluate the influence of larger diameter idler rollers on energy savings for overland belt conveying systems. This […]
Troubleshooting Pneumatic Conveying Systems
Emeritus Professor Mark Jones, a senior consultant with TUNRA Bulk Solids, discusses pneumatic conveying systems common issues and how to prevent them. Troubleshooting pneumatic conveying systems – ABHR Nov/Dec 2023
Industrial Applications of Numerical Modelling in Bulk Materials Handling
In this article, Dr Bin Chen, Engineering Manager at TUNRA Bulk Solids, discusses the use of numerical simulations to solve industrial problems. Industrial applications of numerical modelling in bulk materials […]
