Steve Davis has spent more than 40 years in the bulk handling industry, but is always surprised at how sparse the available training materials are.
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BULKtalk: Australia’s bulk handling sector
Steve Davis discusses Australia’s bulk handling sector, highlighting the advancements the industry has made and the organisations that are providing local innovations and expertise.
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BULKtalk: Utilising storage for bulk materials
Why do you want to store bulk materials? The capital cost of storage is high. Steve Davis explains what should be considered to get the maximum benefits with minimum problems.
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BULKtalk: rail-mounted or balanced machines
Steve Davis explains the ins and outs of the various types of rail-mounted or balanced machines and how they must be considered in project implementation and design stages.
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Silo and bin collapses
Steve Davis explores some of the issues plaguing silos in the bulk handling industry, and what can be done to solve them.
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BULKtalk: Bulk material flow and associated problems
Steve Davis summarises some of the problems and realities he has found when it comes to the design of chutes, bins and hoppers.
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BUlktalk: conveyor fires
Conveyor belt fires are reported regularly in various forums from around the world. Steve Davis explores how Australian bulk handling sites can avoid them.
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BULKtalk: Breaking down WHS terminology
Steve Davis explains some of the key work health and safety terms the bulk handling industry should know.
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BULKtalk: Designing a modern bulk port
Steve Davis outlines some key factors for designing a modern bulk commodities port facility.
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BULKtalk: Making maintenance safer
Steve Davis discusses what bulk handling sites can do to make maintenance safer and less expensive in the long term.
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