Simulation modelling helps develop new systems

摘要

The lead article discusses some recent advances in bulk solids handling and conveying. Also featured are reports on a conveyer upgrade at Loy Yang open-cut mine, an x-ray ore sorting system for scheelite, some innovative conveying applications and a preview of an international particulate solids handling conference, to be held in Brisbane next year. One of the most significant developments in pneumatic conveying technology in recent times has been the application and fundamental modelling of the low-velocity slug-flow (LVSF) of bulk materials.