Publications
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 […]
Training the Next Generation of Bulk Handling Engineers
In this article, The University of Newcastle’s fourth-year engineering student, Jamie Tsang, talks about his 12-week industry placement at TUNRA Bulk Solids. The industry placement program at TUNRA Bulk Solids […]
Optimising Scrapers for Improved Belt Performance
In this article, Dr Jayne O’Shea, from TUNRA Bulk Solids, discusses conveyor carry-back and testing techniques that can be utilised to evaluate belt scraper configurations and pressures to optimise scraper […]
Hopper Wall Loads caused by Eccentric Discharge
In this article, Bin Chen, engineering manager of TUNRA Bulk Solids, discusses the use of computational simulation to understand how wall loads are affected by eccentric discharge. Hopper wall loads […]
Friction is not Friction
In this article, experts from Elastotec and the University of Newcastle explain the why it is vital to understand the coefficient of friction between the pulley lagging and the belt […]
Advancing the Industry through Applied Research
For more than 45 years, TUNRA Bulk Solids and the Centre for Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies (University of Newcastle) have been at the forefront of applied research in the critical […]
TUNRA’s Tips for Developing a Materials Testing Program
TUNRA’s engineers often get asked about what types of tests are recommended for a particular project and, like everything related to bulk solids handling, there is no straightforward answer. The […]
How to Design Energy Efficient Belt Conveyors
The University of Newcastle has undertaken a systematic research program to identify, model and measure key design elements to reduce the energy consumption of belt conveyors. This paper discusses the […]
