Intermediate (Taking Reservations Now)

Workshop sizes will be limited. If you are thinking of attending one of these sessions, get on the list by e-mailing us your interest in one of the dates below. You will not need to pay or guarantee attenance at this time, but we will reserve you a place and put on the coorespondence list.

April 26-27, 2006

Homewood Suites, By Hilton - Denver West - Lakewood
139 Union Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80228(303) 716 - 5737

For Reservations, our Corporate ID number is: 0560073109

Rates are:

1-6 nights: Studio Suite @ $109 or One Bedroom Suite @ $129

7-29 nights: Studio Suite @ $99 or One Bedroom Suite @ $109

Hampton Inn Denver West Federal Center
137 Union Boulsevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80228
(303) 969-9900

For Reservations, our Corporate ID is 560073109

Rates are US$99.00 per night

Online reservations can be made at http://www.denverwestfederalcenter.hamptoninn.com

$395 per Attendee

Important note: If you bought or upgraded Belt Analyst II this year, e-mail for special offer. If you are in the market for a new belt conveyor software tool and buy within 1 month of this course, the workshop price will be deducted from the software cost.

Individuals with responsibility or involvement in the design, engineering, management, operation or maintenance of bulk handling belt conveyors. Personnel such as Mining, Mechanical, Electrical, Maintenance, Production and Project Engineers, Conveyor Designers or Belt Supervisors. Suppliers and manufacturers who want to better understand conveyor systems. All individuals that want to understand the basics of good sound conveyor engineering and how individual components of a conveyor make up a system.

Mark A. Alspaugh, P.E. (see more)

Allen V. Reicks, P.E. (see more)

Day 1

The System Design Life Cycle- Learn the importance of good design techniques and proper design methods using computer-aided-design tools.

Introduction to CEMA “Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials”, 6th Edition- This new internationally recognized industry handbook was completely revised in 2005. Power equations were updated for the first time in 50 years. New techniques that utilize the power of computers and the best research in the world provide todays designer much greater insite into these complex machines.

Major Components- We start with the components. We will provide valuable data about properly selecting belting, idlers, pulleys, take-ups and drives. All components that must be compatible to insure a well designed system.

System Design Considerations- Learn the basic, historical and new advanced methods of predicting power requirements, belt tensions as well as the most important and critical starting and stopping criteria.

Using the computer- No workshop on this subject is complete without acknowledging the importance of computer aided design technique and the most common problems created by brind reliance on computer software without proper knowledge of "how" a program comes by its conclusions. Computer are invaluable in evaluating alternatives and quickly answering many "What if" questions.

Real Life Problems- We always apply what we learn with sample problems and interactive problem solving exercises.

Day 2

Drives- Day 2 starts with the very important issue of drives. Many options exist and each have pros and cons. Optimizing the drive location, properly addressing all possible power requirements, dealing with regenerative conditions and determining the best control algorithms are all part of the drive design/selection process.

Take-ups- perhaps the most misunderstood and undervalued components in a conveyor system yet critical to overlal system perforamce and the life of most of the other components. What are the important consideration? Where should it be located?

Outside Resources- Their are many resources available in this industry including many manufacturers, engineers, service companies, etc. unfortunately most everyone gives different advise. Learn how to use the diversity of multiple resources rather than let the condusion overwelve you.

Advanced Design Options- Do you know what is possible with belt conveyors? It is not easy to keep up. We will show examples of what others are doing including multiple drives and horizontal curves.

Advance Design Techniques- How do you know when standard design techniques such as those described in CEMA are adequate and when advanced techniques should be used. Learn the latest research and tools available for dynamic simulation of the transient conditions of starting and stopping. Even samller conveyors can benefit from these lessons.

Maintenance- Although this is a design course, design can never be done without maintenance in mind. What is important to always keep in the front lobe?

Specifications- The Pros and Cons of upfront work and specifications. Are specifications important and how should they be developed?

Real Life Problems- We always end with our real life examples. You can even bring your own along and see how the process works with your toughest applications.