MECH3130

Mechanics of Bulk Solids and Particulates

Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment School of Engineering

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Basic properties of bulk solids and particulates and basic concepts used to design bulk solids handling and processing equipment are presented based on the problems from industry.

Objectives

The objectives of this course are to allow students to be able to:
1. Characterise particulates.
2. Measure bulk solids properties at different conditions.
3. Determine particulate packing.
4. Determine stress distribution within particulate system.
5. Understand basic concepts for mass, funnel and expanded flow bin design.
6. Understand basic concepts of pneumatic conveying.
7. Be aware of other conveying systems.

Content

The following topics are studied in the course:
1. Basic properties of particulates
2. Property variation of bulk solids
3. Introduction to gravity flow in hopper
4. Basic concepts in mass, funnel and expanded flow bin design
5. Segregation and blending of particles
6.Single phase flow
7.Basic concepts in pneumatic conveying

Replacing Course(s)

N/A

Transition

N/A

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

MECH2420 Engineering Mechanics; MECH2110 Mechanical Engineering Design 1.

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Practical
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments
Examination: Formal
Laboratory Exercises	Laboratory Reports * Note, any modification to the above assessment arrangement will appear on the course outline normally issued in week 1.

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 5 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables