pbe’s southeast powder show tm & conference preview...2018/07/01 · 664), part 2 session...

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PBE’s Southeast Powder ShowTM

& Conference previewLearn and network withfellow powder and solidshandling professionalsand equipment suppliers

Powder and Bulk Engineering’sPowder 18: The Southeast

Powder ShowTM & Conference, anindus t ry event for powderprocessing professionals, will behe ld September 25-27 at theCharlotte Convention Center inCharlotte, NC. This show willprovide industry professionalsinterested in powder and bulksol ids handl ing, process ing,s torage , and t ransport wi theducational conferences and anexhibition geared specifically totheir powder processing needs.

ExhibitionThe Powder Show will feature 2exhibition days for attendeesinterested in solving powder andbulk solid handling problems andseeing suppliers’ equipment inperson. This year’s event willinclude a wide range of exhibitorswith equipment and services formechanica l and pneumat icconveying, mixing and blending,packaging, dust collection, andother bu lk so l ids handl ingapplications. This year’s show floorwi l l f ea ture the Educat ionResource Lounge, which includes acharging station for attendees thatneed a comfortable space torecharge phones, laptops, andother devices without leaving theconvention center. Registration forthe exh ib i t ion i s f r ee unt i lSeptember 20 and $35 after thatdate. For a current exhibitor list,see page 47.

ConferencesThe show will feature 3 days ofconference sessions on relevantbulk-solids-related topics. Heldnext to the exh ib i t ha l l , theconferences will include two freeseminars along with the 15 paidsessions. Each conference session ise l ig ib l e for profes s iona ldevelopment hours (PDHs), whichcan contribute to ContinuingEducation Units (CEUs). In total,attendees can earn up to 17 PDHsover the 3 days of the conference.The sessions are taught by industryexperts and will cover bulk solidshandling, material flow, pneumaticconveying, dust collection, andother related topics. Attendeeshave various session purchasingoptions, from attending a singlehalf-day session to attending all 5half-day sessions (2 1⁄2 conferencedays). These conferences are avaluable opportunity to learn moreabout your processes, get yourdifficult questions answered bywe l l -ver sed exper t s , a t ta ineducational PDHs (CEUs) foryour engineering license, andnetwork wi th peer s in yourindustry.

The free seminars will be held from8:00 to 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday,September 26, and Thursday,September 27. Each of these miniseminars r equ i re s a s impleregistration and provides a basicintroduction for attendees whoneed a refresher or would like tol earn more about the dus tcollection or pneumatic conveyingequipment at their plant.

Cont inenta l breakfas t s andlunches, along with free entry to theexhibit hall, will be provided for all

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Show InfoWhat:PBE ’s Powder 18: SoutheastPowder ShowTM & ConferenceWhere:Charlotte Convention CenterCharlotte, NCWhen:September 25-27Exhibition hours:Wednesday, September 26, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Thursday, September 27, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Conference hours:Free Seminars:Wednesday, September 26, 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.Thursday, September 27, 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.Regular Conferences:Tuesday, September 25, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Wednesday, September 26, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Thursday, September 27, 9:00 a.m. to noonShow Website:www.pbepowdershow.com

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reg i s t e red pa id conferenceattendees. All attendees are alsoinvited to the show’s welcomerecept ion on Wednesday ,September 26, from 4:30 to 6:00p.m., a networking opportunity inthe exh ib i t ion ha l l w i thcompl imentary dr inks andappetizers for everyone at the show.

Venue and accommodationsHeld at the Charlotte ConventionCenter in downtown Charlotte, the2018 Southeast Powder Show &Conference will also offer a loca-tion to conduct business and enjoyexploring downtown Charlotte.The convention center providesconvenient dining options in addi-tion to the free continental break-fast and lunch for registeredconference attendees, and both ca-sual and fine dining options areavailable in the surrounding neigh-borhood for attendees to continuebusiness discussions or networkwith other professionals.

Attendees can also make reserva-tions at the official hotel for thisyear’s show, the Hyatt Place Char-lotte Downtown, which is a short 8-minute walk from the conventioncenter. The hotel is now acceptingdiscounted room reservations forPowder Show attendees.

For more information on show reg-istration, conferences, and hotelbooking, visit www.pbepowdershow.com or contact Shannon Fla-herty, 651-253-7485 ([email protected]). See you at the show!

ConferenceProgramTuesday, September 25

100 – Introduction toPneumatic ConveyingSystemsSession 100, 8:00 a.m.to 11:00 a.m.Jack Hilbert’s morning session willoffer a basic introduction topneumatic conveying systems,including the various pneumaticconveying system types and theoperation principles of each. Sessionincludes demonstrations using atabletop pneumatic conveyingmodel created by the presenter toeffectively show attendees variouspneumatic conveying systemoperational modes.

Presenter: Jack Hilbert, PneumaticConveying Consultants ([email protected])

101 – Pneumatic ConveyingSystem DesignConsiderations

Session 101, 1:00 p.m.to 4:00 p.m.Jack Hilbert’s afternoon session willcover pneumatic conveying systemdesign considerations. He’ll discussthe various factors that influencesystem design, including materialcharacteristics, upstream anddownstream process conditions,conveying line geometry, and futureexpansion concerns.


102 – Introduction toPowder and Bulk SolidsFlowSession 102, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Eric Maynard’s morning session isfor attendees new to the powder andbulk solids handling field or thosewho need a refresher covers thebasics of powder and bulk materialf low. Sess ion inc ludes theknowledge needed to understandwhy powder or material f lowproblems occur and cost-effectivesolutions to powder handlingproblems. Session focuses on thetwo types of flow in bins, hoppers,and silos and the basics of materialflow testing. Session complementsthe more advanced afternoonsession on step-by-step silo andfeeder design.

Presenter: Eric Maynard, Jenike &Johanson ([email protected])

103 – Learn the ProvenMethod for Effective Siloand Feeder DesignSession 103, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Eric Maynard’s afternoon sessioncovers a step-by-step selectionprocess of powder and bulk solidsstorage and feeding equipment.Session reviews vital flow propertiesto help attendees understand theapplication of material flow data toequipment design, and criticalfeeder tips will be provided with afocus on screws, belts, and rotaryvalves.



104 – Tools to MitigateSegregation in ProcessEquipment, Level 1Session 104, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Kerry Johanson’s morning sessioncovers basic flow properties thatinfluence segregation and the rolethe play in segregation elimination.Session examines how to measuresegregation and use the test dataand other material property data toquantify segregation causes,including how to change a materialto prevent segregation.

Presenter : Kerry Johanson,Material Flow Solutions ([email protected])

105 – Tools to MitigateSegregation in ProcessEquipment, Level 2Session 105, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Kerry Johanson’s afternoonsession recaps the key issues withsegregation effects and providesparticipants with a methodology tomodify process equipment andsys tem des ign to mi t iga tesegregation. Session will provideprocess examples and case studiesto help attendees understand howto so lve segregat ion i s sues ,including how to select the optimalblender based on the results ofsegregat ions t e s t s and f lowproperty evaluation.


106 – Essentials forPractical Dust CollectionSystem Design, Level 1

Session 106, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Jack Osborn’s morning session(should be taken with the afternoonSession 107) covers the basicfundamentals of what comprises a

dust collection system and gives adetailed example of a systemdesign.

Presenter: Jack Osborn, AirduscoEngineering & Design Services([email protected])

107 – Essentials forPractical Dust CollectionSystem Design, Level 2Session 107, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Jack Osborn’s afternoon sessionwill continue a detailed example ofsystem design (continuing fromSession 106). Then he’ll provide alisting of dust collection bestpractices and information onsolving troubleshooting andmaintenance issues.


Wednesday, September 26

2A – What are the Top 5Things to Know About DustExplosivity? — FREESession 2A, 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.Eric Maynard’s minisession willdiscuss the fact that seven out of tendus t s can form exp los ib l econcentrations that can havecatastrophic consequences at yourplant unless properly addressed.This session will cover the top fiveconsiderations for explosible dustsand provide you with the critical-to-know takeaways to ensuresafety awareness at your facility.


200 – Pneumatic ConveyingSystem ComponentsSession 200, 9:00 a.m. to noonJack Hilbert’s morning session willdiscuss the major pneumaticconveying system componentsalong with their applications,opera t ing parameter s , andavai lable options. He’ l l alsoprovide recommended sizing andselection guidelines for pneumaticconveying systems.


201 – Designing aPneumatic ConveyingSystemSession 201, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Jack Hilbert’s afternoon sessionwill present pneumatic conveyingsystem design theory and formulaeto allow the participants to makebasic system designs and specifyvarious system components.Several system sizing examples willbe demonstrated, and attendeeswill participate in designing a basicpneumatic conveying system.


202 – Powder Blending,Sampling and SegregationSession 202, 9:00 a.m. to noon Eric Maynard’s morning sessionfocuses on advanced powderblending, sampling, and segregationissues that will help attendees needto understand to achieve andmaintain blend uniformity, which isvital in many industries such aspharmaceuticals, foods, andspecialty chemicals. He’ll reviewcommon blenders and mixers aswell as effective sampling dos anddon’ts and advise attendees on howto prevent powder segregation afterproper material blending.



203 – Combustible DustCompliance, Dust HazardsAnalysis (DHA)Requirements, and theInterrelationship betweenNFPA 652 and theCommodity-SpecificStandards (61, 484, 654, and664), Part 1Session 203, 9:00 a.m. to noonJack Osborn’s morning session(should be taken with the afternoonSession 204) will clear up the confu-sion regarding the interrelationshipbetween NFPA 652 (Standard onthe Fundamentals of CombustibleDust) and the four commodity-spe-cific NFPA standards; 61 (food andagribusiness), 484 (metals), 654(chemical and other), and 664(wood) and to provide an exampleand information on how to con-duct the required Dust HazardsAnalysis (DHA). A detailed com-parison of the five standards will beaccomplished along with the latestinformation on the proposedchanges to these standards.

Presenter: Jack Osborn, AirduscoEngineering & Design Services ([email protected])

204 – Combustible DustCompliance, Dust HazardsAnalysis (DHA)Requirements, and theInterrelationship betweenNFPA 652 and theCommodity-SpecificStandards (61, 484, 654, and664), Part 2Session 204, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Jack Osborn’s afternoon session(continued from Session 203) willclear up the confusion regardingthe interrelationship between

NFPA 652 (Standard on theFundamentals of CombustibleDust) and the four commodity-specific NFPA standards; 61 (foodand agribusiness), 484 (metals), 654(chemical and other), and 664(wood) and to provide an exampleand in format ion on how toconduct the required Dust HazardsAnalys is (DHA). A deta i ledcomparison of the five standardswill be accomplished along with thelatest information on the proposedchanges to these standards.


205 – Prevent Caking inBulk Handling Processes,Leve 1Session 205, 9:00 a.m. to noonKerry Johanson’s morning sessionexpla ins the many causes ofmater ia l caking and suggestmethods to identify the cakingphenomena through measuringkey material flow properties. He’llcover the three main causes ofcak ing and approaches tod i s t ingu i sh be tween thesemechanisms. Additionally, cakingevents are associated with timeconstraints, so attendees will learntechniques to determine these timeconstraints and using them tomodify process equipment andoperations to minimize caking.


206 – Prevent Caking inBulk Handling Processes,Level 2Session 206, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Kerry Johanson’s afternoonsession will focus on solving cakingproblems in process facilities. He’lldiscuss moisture migration inprocess equipment and bothgeneral and more detailed solutions

to caking issues based on removingthe issue’s cause or using processvelocity control to mitigate theissue. He’ll present a methodologyfor ranking mechanical flow aiddev ices that can be used toovercome caking and using flowaid materials as a solution.


Thursday, September 27

3A – The Basic ABCs ofPneumatic Conveying —FREESession 3A, 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.Jack Hilbert’s minisession is forengineers or operators who findthemse lves invo lved in theselection, operation, or optimiza -t ion of pneumatic conveyingsystems and need fundamentalinformation and guidance. Sessionis for those just beginning theirendeavors in the field of pneumaticconveying and wi l l feature atabletop pneumatic conveyingmodel.


300 – Optimizing andTroubleshooting Systemsand ComponentsSession 300, 9:00 a.m. to noonJack Hilbert’s morning session willdescribe how to optimize andtroubleshoot pneumatic conveyingsystems and related components toimprove the operation of existing


systems. He’ll review specificchecklists and guidelines and willuse a tabletop pneumatic convey -ing model to supplement thetraining.


301 – Methods for SolvingYour Maintenance Issuesfor Your Dust CollectionSystemSession 301, 9:00 a.m. to noonJack Osborn’s morning session willcover short - and long- termmaintenance requirements ,preventive maintenance require -ments, maintenance monitoringmethods, troubleshooting typicalproblems, and demonstrations ofrepair requirements for typicalequipment items used in dustcollection. Jack will be joined by

Chris Falleur, who specializesmanaging and maintaining dustcollection systems to meet emissionsand operating uptime requirements.


302 – Selection, Design, andOptimization of MillingEquipmentSession 302, 9:00 a.m. to noonKerry Johanson’s morning sessionwill allow attendees to select theproper mill for a particular bulkmaterial using particle-scaleproperties such as elasticity andbrittleness. He’ll cover how toidentify material properties thataffect particle breakage and furtheridentify several particle breakagemechani sms that occur inprocesses. Discussion will includean examination of milling action in

several common mill types andinformation on how to select themill that matches the materialbased on sound scientific principleswith practical applications.

Presenter : Kerry Johanson,Mater ia l F low So lut ions([email protected])


PowderShowTM

ExhibitorsThe following suppliers will displaytheir powder and bulk handling,processing, and storage equipmentand services at PBE’s SoutheastPowder ShowTM& Conference.This list of suppliers and boothnumbers current as of May 30,2018. Suppliers advertising in thisissue are listed in bold.

AABC Polymer Industries .........505

Auburn FilterSense.................113

BBeckman Coulter ....................404

CCentury Fire Protection ..........412

CST Industries ........................304CV Technology.......................410

FFlexicon..................................101GGreCon ..................................311

HHerding Filtration...................504

IIndustrial Air Products............202

IEP Technologies....................211

ILC Dover ..............................604

Imperial Industries..................401

JJenike & Johanson ...................205JohnPac..................................302

KKomline-Sanderson................213

Kuriyama of America .............411

KWS Manufacturing ...............203LLatta Equipment.....................313

MMenardi Filters .......................511

Microtrac ...............................319

NNederman Mikropul...............210

Nordfab Ducting ....................219

PPhilchem.................................318

Powder and Bulk EngineeringMagazine................................619

Prater Industries .....................111

Progressive Products ...............400RRembe ....................................305Rotolok Valves .......................510

Russell Finex ..........................204

SSchust Standard Products .......405

SEFA Industrial Solutions ......312

Smico – A&J Mixing ...............301

TThomas & Muller Systems.......310

VVac-U-Max ............................201Vortex ....................................610


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