Course Dates
22 June 2027 theory (hybrid session) 09:00 - 17:00 hrs
23 June 2027 (morning) Practical session 09:00 - 13:00 hrs
Day 1 of this course is offered online or in person.
Day 2, the practical session, will only be available in the onsite pilot plant so attendance is required.
Course Fee
Day 1 attendance only: £585 per person; Discounted rate £530
Attendance on both days: £885 per person; Discounted rate £795
Discounts are available for group bookings and returning delegates.
Registration
Registration and payment is available via the on-line shop.
Online registration closes on 11 June 2027
Overview
Dust generation is a common problem in bulk solids handling, with potential consequences for employee health, the working environment, product quality, plant operation and the wider environment. Effective dust control requires more than simply installing an extraction or filtration system; it starts with understanding the material being handled, how dust is generated and where it is released within the process.
This course examines the material characteristics and handling conditions that influence dust generation and mobility, including particle size and fines content, segregation, particle degradation and material flow behaviour. It considers how storage, conveying, transfer and other handling operations can contribute to dust generation, and how appropriate equipment and process design can help reduce the problem at source.
Using practical industrial examples, the course explores a hierarchy of dust-control measures: prevention of dust generation, containment, suppression where appropriate, and finally extraction and collection. It also examines the principles and performance of dust-extraction and filtration systems, helping delegates understand not only how dust can be captured, but how better handling and process design can reduce the amount of dust that needs to be controlled in the first place. A practical laboratory session complements the taught material by allowing delegates to examine selected dust-emission and filtration principles in practice.
Format
The course is delivered over one and a half days.
Day 1 is a full day of taught sessions, available either online or in person. Practical industrial examples and case studies are used throughout to illustrate how dust problems develop and how different control approaches can be applied. Discussion periods give delegates the opportunity to relate the principles covered to issues from their own plants and processes.
Day 2 is a half-day practical session held onsite at The Wolfson Centre. Delegates will take part in selected laboratory activities relating to dust emission and filtration, including practical measurements, interpretation of results and discussion of how the findings relate to industrial dust-control applications.
Subjects covered
- Dust and dustiness – particle size, fines content, dust mobility and methods for assessing dust-emission behaviour.
- Dust generation during storage, discharge, conveying and transfer, including segregation, degradation and material-flow effects.
- Prevention at source – reducing attrition, impact, free fall and air entrainment.
- Dust containment and suppression methods for different bulk solids and processes.
- Dust extraction – capture at source, hood design, airflow, ducting and system performance.
- Particle capture and filtration – cyclones, filter media, sizing, face velocity, cleaning and pressure drop.
- Process venting and common causes of poor dust-control and filtration performance.
- Practical laboratory activities on dust-emission measurement and filtration performance.
Is it for me?
This course is aimed at engineers, plant and operations managers, maintenance professionals, and health, safety and occupational hygiene specialists involved in handling bulk solids.
It will be particularly useful for those responsible for identifying sources of dust, improving material-handling operations, or specifying, operating and troubleshooting dust-control, extraction and filtration systems.
The course is also relevant to equipment suppliers, designers and consultants who need a practical understanding of how material behaviour and process design influence dust generation and control.
Course team
The course leader is Dr Atul Sharma, whose interests lie in pneumatic conveying systems
Contributions may also be made from the rest of the Team, including
Dr Vivek Garg, whose interests lie in powder flowability;
Dr Baldeep Kaur, whose interests lie in characterisation and transportation of bulk materials;
Dr Hamed Johnny Sarnavi, whose interest lie in classification and drying techniques.
Mike Bradley, Professor of Bulk and Particulate Technologies and Director of the Wolfson Centre. He has worked internationally on design and troubleshooting for bulk solids handling as a commercial consultant and research expert for over twenty years.
Please note that The Wolfson Centre reserves the right to substitute leaders of equal quality should this be dictated by circumstances beyond its control.
In-Company course
This course can be delivered as an In-Company course delivered on line at a time to suit operational requirements.
These are proving to be a popular option for companies who have a number of personnel who would benefit from education in the subject area, for 3 main reasons:
- Cost: It is more economic for us to bring the course to you, than for you to send several staff out to us;
- Relevance: We can tailor the course programme to suit the operations you have in your plant, hence reducing the amount of material which is not directly relevant;
- Convenience: We can run the course when it suits you, even over several separate days rather than in a block if it is better for you.
If you are interested in discussing your requirements, please contact us.
