With operations handling massive quantities of bulk materials every day, the dust generated can become a serious health hazard to mining personnel and the surrounding community. Corin Holmes, Operations
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Segregation and stratification in granular mixtures
Segregation issues can be complex, often requiring tailored solutions. Preventing segregation during vessel filling can be challenging. Jie Guo and Corin Holmes explain how mass flow can be established
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Designing the right belt feeder
Historically, belt feeder design has been based on a variety of empirical or ‘speculative’ procedures, which, in many cases, equipment manufacturers have kept confidential. Corin Holmes, Operations
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Pneumatic conveying – a stepped approach
Pneumatic transport has become more popular due to its flexible line layout, product containment, and ease of automation. However, a lack of understanding about how solids can be transported leads to problems.
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Joining the effort for better food safety
Corin Holmes, Operations Manager for Jenike & Johanson, explains what needs to be done to improve food safety across Australia.
Food Safety Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) places obligations on food
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Ask an engineer: How do I protect my storage silo and feed hopper from baked in design flaws?
In this regular column, experts from specialist bulk materials engineering firm Jenike & Johanson answer readers’ queries around problems at their sites. In this edition, Corin Holmes explains how good design can keep silos performing reliably.
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