BULKEX 2006 Conference Information

The Asia-Pacific Bulk Materials Handling Conference will run during the first two days of the BULKEX 2006 exhibition, from Monday 25th to Tuesday 26th September 2006, followed by two site tours on Wednesday 27th September.

This conference will give you a unique opportunity to learn from best practice case studies; to troubleshoot technical issues at in-depth workshops; and to visit two outstanding bulk handling sites in Melbourne.

Bulkex 2006 Brochure

For more details click on the pdf of the brochure above, call + 61 (0)2 9080 4334 or email registration@informa.com.au

The conference will allow those involved in all areas of bulk handling to come together and discuss the latest innovations and strategies being put into practice, along with challenges and issues facing bulk handling facilities.

Presentation topics will include:

Best practice in bulk powder handling

Conveyor trajectory prediction methods

Experimental validation on the computational modeling of particulate flow using the Discrete Element Method

Implications of Eurocode EN 1991-4 (2005) on the design of inverted cone silos

Siletta multi-function dischargers for cohesive and fibrous products

Automation of transfer chute design

Bulk material export with total flexibility

Bulk solids fires - hazards and controls

Improving the flow of coal in underground coal mines - the Mandalong case study

Radical new approach to vertical conveyance of bulk materials: the Olds Elevator

Surveying the inaccessible - a unique survey technique for stockpile measurement

The design of the Comalco ore trailer

Workshops

Four workshops will take place within the conference; these will be presided over by internationally renowned experts.

Day one workshops

Workshop A: Design and troubleshooting of pneumatic conveying systems.

Professor Mark Jones, Director, Centre for Bulk Solids & Particulate Technologies, The University of Newcastle

Workshop B: Belt conveyor and transfer chute design.

Dr Craig Wheeler & Dr William McBride, Centre for Bulk Solids & Particulate Technologies, The University of Newcastle

Day two workshops

Workshop A: Storage and feeding of bulk solids.

Emeritus Professor Peter Arnold, Centre for Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies, University of Wollongong

Workshop B: Selection and operation of feeders for pneumatic conveying.

Professor Peter Wypych, Centre for Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies, University of Wollogong

For more details click on the pdf of the brochure above, call + 61 9(0)2 9080 4334 or email registration@informa.com.au

Site tours

The two optional site tours will take delegates to the ABA Port of Melbourne import/export terminal and the Melbourne Cement Facilities.

Places are limited so be sure to register for these early in order to avoid disappointment

For more details click on the pdf of the brochure above, call + 61 (0)2 9080 4334 or email registration@informa.com.au

The Australian Bulk Handling Awards

The Australian Bulk Handling Awards will be held on the evening of Tuesday 26th September from 7pm - 11pm. These awards will, for the first time in Australia, give tribute to the industry's champions. Registration for the dinner includes pre-dinner drinks, all beverages and entertainment and a three course meal.

For more details click on the pdf of the brochure above, call + 61 (0)2 9080 4334 or email registration@informa.com.au ■