Publications
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 […]
Navigating Competing Design Criteria in Transfer Chute Design
Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, TUNRA Bulk Solids’ founding director and one of Australia’s most prominent scientists in the field of bulk solids handling, often makes a big claim that “Bulk […]
Optimising a Wet Screening Operation using Computational Modelling Tools
During a plant optimisation analysis, a client identified a wet screening process as one of the points that required further work. This case study from Dr Jens Plinke, focuses on […]
Dry Bulk Trade and the Importance of Bulk Solids Handling in Ports
The storage, handling and transportation of bulk solid materials are major activities for a vast number and variety of industries throughout the world, and efficient bulk solids handling operations are […]
Troubleshooting Belt Conveyors with DEM Analysis
Belt conveyors offer an efficient solution for high throughput, continuous transport of various goods in a wide range of operating conditions. However, their operation involves a range of challenges that must […]
Industry Outlook: Current Landscape Fosters Research and Development
Experts from TUNRA Bulk Solids look at some of the current bulk handling tech trends and how new testing and simulation techniques are required to keep up in an evolving […]
Evaluating the Indentation Rolling Resistance Performance of Conveyor Belt Covers
As conveying distances and belt speeds continue to increase, greater emphasis is being placed on energy efficiency in belt conveyor design. As a result, TUNRA Bulk Solids has seen an […]
Dust in Bulk Handling Operations: Sources, Testing and Passive Control through Effective Design
There is no doubt that the creation and management of dust is an ongoing challenge. In recent times, there has been an increased focus on environmental and health concerns related […]
In The Modern Environment are Tailing Dams Viable?
Tailing dams have been an essential part of the mineral’s extraction process. However, history shows that serious environmental and safety issues are associated with tailing dams. Dr Thomas Bunn from […]
