Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Research and Technology at the University of Greenwich (U.K.

BSIC provides material properties testing, short courses, product and equipment testing, research, and consulting services. BSIC has six laboratories for conducing industry-sponsored research, and a full-scale bulk-solids test bay. Kansas State University Bulk Solids Innovation Center (BSIC Salina, Kan. The following research centers focus on processes involving bulk solids and powders. Research Centers Focused on Bulk-Solids Processes Specialized research centers focused on the study of bulk solids in industrial processes bridge some of the gaps in understanding by providing both education on bulk-solids-handling processes and equipment for students and working engineers, and conducting industry-relevant research on the behavior of powders and other solid materials at industrial sites (see sidebox, below). In part, the gaps in understanding are a function of the complexity of bulk-solids-handling operations, and also because bulk-solids education is generally only cursorily included in most undergraduate mechanical and chemical engineering degree programs. However, despite the prevalence of solids-handling processes and their importance to the production of many end products, solids-handling science and practice often remains underappreciated and poorly understood. Processes involving solid materials are very common throughout the chemical process industries (CPI), with many estimates suggesting that at least 70% of industrial processes involve the handling, conveying or processing of bulk solids materials. Research centers that specialize in bulk-solids handling and particle technology are important resources for expanding knowledge and solving technical challenges Bulk-solids handling is a critical aspect of many product manufacturing processes throughout the CPI, but the field is often underappreciated.

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