MECH3130
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
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.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 1 - 2022.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Construct flow property graphs from lab test data
2. Interpret flow property data to complete conceptual design of mass flow bin, funnel flow bin and stockpile design
3. Determine stress distribution within a particulate system in symmetrical silos and bins
4. Compute feeder and gate loads for defined cases
5. Undertake conceptual design of dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems
Content
The following topics are studied in the course:
- Flow property determination of Bulk Materials
- Bulk material testing and characterisation techniques
- Introduction to gravity flow of bulk solids
- Basic concepts in mass, funnel and expanded flow bin design
- Segregation and blending of particles
- Single phase flow theory for use in pneumatic conveying
- Basic concepts in pneumatic conveying
Assumed knowledge
MECH2420 Engineering Mechanics;
MECH2110 Mechanical Engineering Design 1.
Assessment items
Report: Assignment 1
Report: Assignment 2
Report: Assignment 3
Report: Tutorial Assignments
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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