Agenda

• The priorities for freight transport users
• Infrastructure needs for the future

• The value of a solid design phase
• Water efficiency and energy efficient production

• Dynamic analysis modelling
• Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) for chute design to optimise ore flow, reduce particle degradation, reduce dust and noise generation, improve belt and chute liner life
• Innovative designs to deliver maximum whole of life benefit to the project

• Ensuring the optimum benefits of the design and selection of multiple conveyor power drives

• Using an evolutionary algorithm (EA) approach to facilitate the full exploitation of design opportunities
• Developing a relevant design tool for industry

• Investigating and comparing the results of steel cord conveyor belts with those of fabric reinforced conveyor belts
• Determining the pressure distribution and reaction forces transmitted through the belt to the conveyor idler

• Imaging the pneumatic conveying particulate flow of a flyash powder using electrical capacitance tomography
• Analysis of bulk density levels

• Disposal of the thickener underflow as high concentration slurry makes economical and environmental sense in the areas of energy efficiency, water usage and land utilization
• Examining the pumpability of high concentration thickener underflow slurries as measured by a Rotary Viscometer

• Woodwaste is a difficult-to-handle bulk material
• The performance of a multi screw feeder featuring overlapping screws is examined
• A design procedure is suggested

• Experimental analysis and bench scale testing methods to calculate and compare transfer chute flows

• Reviewing the use of a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model to investigate the impact of dust generation by simulating the flow of a granular material through chutes of different geometry

Relax with peers and celebrate the industrys high-flyers at the 3rd annual Australian Bulk Handling Awards. To reserve a table at this glittering gala dinner or book individual places, please visit www.bulkhandlingawards.com.au

• Expansions in bulk transport and trade
• Installing a new shiploading system
• East Arm's bulk materials handling facility

• Responding to growing volumes by improving productivity and capacity

• A summary of transshipment business examples from across the world

• Determining the relationship between dustiness and moisture content
• Laboratory simulation and field trials for stockpile and rail transport dust management
• Development of surface veneer treatment and agglomeration to minimise dust emission
• Addressing community concerns on health and nuisance dust issues

• A summary of significant pneumatic and mechanical conveying developments
• Demonstrating new technologies for improving the transport efficiency of conveying systems

• Innovations in manufacturing and drought recovery

• Addressing the limitations of current design codes and standards, material loads, post-tensioning losses, thermal loads, cracking and seismic performance
• Case study references to the use of the current Australian standard (AS 3774) and the new Eurocode to define design material

• The influence of effective rathole dimension on the live capacity of gravity reclaim stockpiles
• Reviewing pilot scale tests which demonstrate the advantages of the new hoop stress theory

Enjoy a guided tour of Cement Australias Clyde facility at Glebe Island: one of the only remaining bulk handling facilities located within a CBD, to get a better understanding of the nuts and bolts of bulk operations.

Concrete is the second most used resource in the world after water. As a key ingredient in concrete, cement is an essential requirement for modern societies. Coach transport will be provided and participants will be taken back to the conference hotel by 4.30 pm.