SOLIDS InnovationCenter 2024
Here you will find the lecture programme of the SOLIDS InnovationCenter in 2024 in Hall 5!
Wednesday, 09.10.2024
SOLIDS InnovationCentre, Hall 5
News from industrial fire and explosion protection
10.00 - 10.30 a.m.
Potential of a spark extinguishing system through intelligent sensor technology
The combination of spark detectors and automatic extinguishing systems has been used successfully for five decades for the safe detection and efficient elimination of highly mobile ignition sources, for example in pneumatic conveying, and has since protected countless industrial plants and human lives from fire and explosion incidents. Combustible dusts or bulk materials are produced in many branches of industry, such as wood processing, the recycling industry, food and animal feed production, plastics or metal processing. During processing, for example, potentially dangerous ignition sources can arise due to frictional heat. During pneumatic transport, these ignition sources are transported to other production areas, where they can cause fires or even explosions. In the meantime, the potential of very early detection of ignition initiation by means of a spark extinguishing system has become established in numerous large industrial applications as property protection, not least due to increasingly intelligent sensor technology. This presentation is therefore not only intended to demonstrate an understanding of how a spark extinguishing system works, but also to show the versatility and possible applications of the new technological developments in the field of sensor technology using practical examples. In addition, the presentation teaches how to recognise sources of danger in the bulk materials and recycling industry and shows in a practical way how simple protective measures can be taken that pay for themselves in the blink of an eye.
Speaker:
Robin Lenz
Product management, GreCon Brandschutz
10.30 - 11.00 a.m.
Explosion protection and saving money - how do they go together?
Explosion protection is expensive and does not increase output!
This makes it all the more important to consider not only the investment sum, but also the follow-up costs.
Especially in terms of sustainability. This is because costs are often associated with the replacement of components or spare parts and therefore the consumption of raw materials.
There are opportunities here to reduce costs or, in the case of existing explosion protection systems, even to save money!
Explosion protection and savings – a perfect match!
Speaker:
Guido Kammerer
Head of Sales, Quality Management, ATEX Explosionsschutz GmbH
11.00 - 11.30 a.m.
How to carry out a risk assessment for dust explosions
A dust explosion can occur in processes where flammable solids are handled, stored or transported if enough fine powder particles are dispersed in the air and ignition occurs with sufficient energy. The consequences of a dust explosion can be devastating, as the rapid combustion of well-mixed fine powders and air can quickly generate pressures of up to 10 bar or more, and the combustion zone can spread to other process areas if dust is present and is whirled up by the pressure wave in front of the combustion zone. In order to manage the risk and hazard of an industrial dust explosion, a risk assessment must first be carried out. The aim of this assessment is to determine process areas where sufficient dust can mix with air, identify the potential ignition sources in these areas and define the probability of an explosive dust cloud occurring together with the effective ignition sources, taking into account normal and abnormal operating conditions and the potential consequences of an explosion occurring. The second step of the risk assessment is to determine preventive and protective measures, where appropriate, to ensure that the explosion risk remains below the minimum level required by ATEX legislation or other lower levels prescribed by national, sectoral or plant operator regulations.
This session will provide guidance and examples of how to carry out a dust explosion risk assessment in practice.
Speaker:
Jim Vingerhoets
Explosion Safety Consultant
Fike Europe
11.30 - 12.00 a.m.
Safety under pressure - between theory and practice in explosion venting of dust-carrying systems
Countless applications of pressure relief devices in dust-carrying systems protect companies and personnel from far-reaching hazards – or should they and couldn’t in the event of an incident?
Deviations in theory within the framework of the normative specifications compared to the real application are sometimes frightening and devastating. For an insight into such lurking dangers and learning effects, we cordially invite you to the lecture With safety under pressure – between theory and practice in the explosion pressure relief of dust-carrying systems.
Speaker:
Andre Häger
Sales Executive Explosion Safety
REMBE® GmbH Safety+Control
Break
Innovative solutions for continuous solids processing technology
Moderation and discussion leader:
Dr Judith Winck, Academic Councillor, Dortmund University of Technology
Partner:
Dortmund University of Technology, Faculty of Biochemical and Chemical Engineering, Solids Process Engineering
13.00 – 13.05
Introduction to the Chair of Solids Process Engineering, TU Dortmund University
Spokesperson:
Dr.-Ing. Judith Winck
Akademische Rätin
Dortmund University of Technology
13.05 - 13.20
Production of fast-dissolving composite particles in the spray dryer
Speaker:
Enrico Ercolin
Research Associate Technical University of Dortmund
1.20 - 1.35 pm
Particle production by shear-induced crystallisation in the twin-screw extruder
Speaker:
Dr.-Ing. Judith Winck
Akademische Rätin
Dortmund University of Technology
1.35 - 1.50 pm
Prediction of process parameters in the extrusion of pharmaceutical formulations
Speaker:
Steven Meyer
Research Associate Technical University of Dortmund
1.50 - 2.05 pm
Process design of continuous melt granulation
Speaker:
Dr.-Ing. Jens Bartsch
Academic Councillor
Dortmund University of Technology
14.05 - 14.20
Production of fibre material by moisture extrusion using twin-screw extruders
Speaker:
Yunwen Liu
Research assistant at Dortmund University of Technology
14.20 - 14.35
Modelling of drug stability as a function of temperature and moisture content
Speaker:
Jan Pech
Research Associate Technical University of Dortmund
Invite GmbH
14.35 - 14.50
1D simulation of particle separation in the depth filter
Speaker:
Lukas Wischemann
Research Associate Technical University of Dortmund
Thursday, 10th October 2024
SOLIDS InnovationCentre, Hall 5
Food Panel: Efficient solutions for mixing solids: Mastering challenges and ensuring quality
Moderation and discussion leader:
Prof Rainer Barnekow, Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Partner:
Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe
10.00 - 10.30 a.m.
Basics of modern solids mixing
Solid mixing is an essential process in many industries, such as the pharmaceutical and food industries. The aim of this process is to produce a homogeneous mixture of different solid components.
This presentation will look at the basics of mixing, the different mixing processes, relevant influencing factors and the different types of solid mixers. In addition, the challenges, in particular segregation and scale-up, will be discussed as important aspects.
Speaker:
Prof Rainer Barnekow
Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences and Arts
10.30 - 11.00 a.m.
What you should consider when choosing a solid mixer
The selection of a suitable solids mixer is crucial to the success of the desired mixing process. Several factors must be taken into account in order to achieve optimum results.
This presentation will discuss the most important criteria for selecting a solids mixer. Other considerations include the capacity of the mixer, cleaning and maintenance, energy efficiency and the adaptability of the equipment to different production conditions. Finally, potential challenges such as the risk of segregation and the scalability of the mixing process will also be addressed.
Speaker:
Johannes Strunz
Sales, Technical Consulting
Amixon GmbH
11.00 - 11.30 a.m.
Fat coating of sugar using a solid mixer
Fat coating of sugar is a process that is primarily used in the food and confectionery industry. The aim is to evenly coat sugar crystals with a layer of fat in order to improve their properties, such as moisture resistance and processability.
This presentation will cover the basics of fat coating, the use of solid mixers for this process, the relevant influencing factors and the different types of mixers that are suitable for coating. The challenges of grease coating, in particular the homogeneity of the coating and the scalability of the process, will also be discussed.
Speaker:
Elisa Finck
Food technologist
Glass GmbH & Co. KG
11.30 - 12.00 a.m.
Avoidance of dust and breakage when mixing solids
Speaker:
Prof Rainer Barnekow
Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Dust release during the handling of powders, granulates and bulk materials
Moderation and discussion leader:
Dr Matthias Kaul, Research Associate at the Institute for Particle Technology, University of Wuppertal
Partner:
University of Wuppertal
13.00 - 13.30
The experimental-numerical approach to the development of dust release formulae for the stressing of bulk materials
Speaker:
Nadja Woschny
Research associate at the Institute for Particle Technology
University of Wuppertal
1.30 - 2.00 pm
Dust separation with electrostatically supported two-substance nozzles
Dust release during belt discharge – presentation of experimental investigations in the wind tunnel
Speaker:
Marcus Weidemann
Research associate at the Institute for Particle Technology
University of Wuppertal
14.00 - 14.30
Upscaling of a rotating apparatus for measuring the dusting of large-volume bulk materials
Speaker:
Dr.-Ing. Matthias Kaul
Research associate at the Institute for Particle Technology
University of Wuppertal
Practice-orientated bulk solids simulation with the Discrete Element Method (DEM)
Moderation and discussion leader:
Dr Knut Krenzer, IAB - Institute for Applied Building Research Weimar gGmbH
Partner:
The IAB - Institute for Applied Building Research Weimar gGmbH
14.30 - 15.00
What is the potential of bulk solids simulation using DEM
Speaker:
Dr.-Ing. Knut Krenzer
Head of Simulation Department
Process Technology Research Division
IAB – INSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE BAUFORSCHUNG WEIMAR gemeinnützige GmbH
15.00 – 15.30
VIRTUAL OPTIMISATION OF BULK SOLIDS MIXING PROCESSES using EDEM and ML.
Speaker:
Marcus Schierle
Sr. Application Engineer
Altair