ME4521:03
Bulk Materials Handling *
| Townsville | HECS Band 2 |
39 hours lectures, 39 hours tutorials, seminars, field trips, practicals and workshops. Semester 1.
Overview of bulk solids handling systems; properties of bulk solids; design of bins: function of bins, mass and funnel flow bins, wall pressure, feeders; gravity flow of bulk solids; conveyors: belt conveying, pneumatic conveying, air assisted gravity conveying, hydraulic conveying, screw conveying, vibratory conveyors, other types (overview); other related issues.
Learning Objectives:
- to demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental properties of bulk solids and the basic design principles of common bulk solids handling equipment.
Assessment by examination (50%-70%); on-course assessment (30%-50%).
* Offered in odd-numbered years