This course will be presented over 3 half days. All times below are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Day 1: 10:30 am – 2:00 pm (2 sessions per day)
Day 2: 10:30 am – 2:00 pm (2 sessions per day)
Day 3: 10:30 am – 2:00 pm (2 sessions per day)
Key Learning Outcomes:
• Design principles for favourable transfer chute design
• Bulk solid material properties and testing
• DEM modelling calibration testing
• Procedures required for design and flow analysis
• TUNRA’s 10 commandments for reliable transfer chute
design
• Application of material properties in the design process
• Continuum Approach for hood/spoon and rock box type
chute
• Trajectory considerations
• Chute flow problems due to adhesion and wear
• Dynamic modelling of transfer chutes
• Components for optimum accelerated flow
• Optimising transfer chute design for feeding and transfer
• Practical implementation of continuum mechanics
analysis
• Interactive design exercise
• Overview of the principles of DEM analysis
• Application of DEM and other modelling techniques
• Design for dust emission minimisation and dust and
spillage prevention
• Chute scale modelling
• Optimising chute geometry for controlled wear in the flow
zone and at the belt feed point
• Influence of bulk solid material and conveyor belt
interaction prior to and post transfer
• Obtain specific problem solving skills for transfer chutes
This course will be of particular interest to a wide range of industries including:
Cost
Early Bird Delegate Registration: $1,900+ GST (Before 26th February, 2025)
Delegate Registration: $2,300 + GST
5 or more delegates receive a 10% discount. All fees must be paid prior to the event.
This course will be presented over 3 half days, fees include electronic program notes. This course is presented live and no recordings will be provided.
All fees are in Australian dollars and must be paid prior to the event.
