Bulk Solids Handling 101

If you are in the mining and mineral processing business, you are really in the business of bulk solids flow as raw solids, ore and its derivatives are some of the most challenging bulk solids to handle in a controlled manner. This often overlooked, critical design challenge is reflected in former SME President (2014) John Marsden’s career inspired Top Ten Things All Mining and Metallurgical Graduates Should Know. In 2016, Dr. Marsden rated knowing how to design a transfer chute as his #1 tip for graduates. In this talk, Carrie will discuss the basics of bulk solids handling, common pitfalls in design, and ways to overcome flow issues or prevent them. Many examples and case studies will be used in the discussion, covering topics such as stockpiles, silos/bins/hoppers, and transfer chutes.

Carrie Hartford, Technical Sales Manager and Senior Project Engineer, has been with Jenike and Johanson for 15 years designing bins, silos, feeders, and transfer chutes to solve challenging material handling problems for clients in all industries. She teaches courses, writes papers and gives technical presentations all over the world regarding the science of bulk solids handling and storage. She holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from UC Santa Barbara, an MBA from Azusa Pacific University, and is a licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer in the State of California. Carrie is based out of San Luis Obispo, California – previously she established Jenike & Johanson’s office in Perth Australia.