PowderHandling - Melbourne Seminar

Registration is now open for the next Powder Handling and Processing Seminar being run by PowderHandling, in association with our associate web site PharmaProcessing.com.au, which is to be held on the 6th February 2008 at the Wheelers Hill International Hotel, conveniently located just 20 minutes from Melbourne's CBD. (Click Here for details of the venue)

PowderHandling seminars are specifically designed to meet the learning needs of the Powder Handling and Processing Industry and its many and varied applications within all major industrial sectors. Our seminars include guest speakers selected based on a combination of their extensive industry knowledge and their expertise in their own specialist field.

The seminar on the 6th February is a one day event and features five very interesting and informative presentations by experts in these individual fields. Clicking on the titles below will take you to a brief overview of the content of the presentation.

1/- Drying & Evaporating Technologies used in Powder Processing

2/- Production Management using MES (Manufacturing Execution System) Technology.

3/- Benefits of Utilising IBC Technology in Batch Production Manufacturing Facilities

4/- Product Sampling

5/- Dust Explosions – Standards & Regulations, Prevention and Protection

The cost for attending this one day seminar is $299.00 (plus GST) per delegate, which includes coffee on arrival, morning and afternoon tea, lunch and full seminar notes (on CD).

Registration for this seminar is now open. Places are strictly limited, so to avoid disappointment, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW using the on line form. Payment in full is required before your place is then confirmed. (Please read our Cancellation Policy and our Privacy Policy)

Presentation Details:

1/- Drying & Evaporating Technologies used in Powder Processing

Presenter: Rakesh Aggarwal, Managing Director - Saurin Enterprises

Presentation Overview:

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2/- Production Management using MES (Manufacturing Execution System) Technology

Presenter: Ken Maxwell, Director - Dickinson Autocon Systems

Presentation Overview:

Production Management through the computerisation of pharmaceutical, cosmetic and regulated processes. MES covers all aspects of manufacturing to reach the objectives of Processes, Security, Tracability and Productivity.


3/- Benefits of Utilising IBC Technology in Batch Production Manufacturing Facilities:

Presenter: David Newell, Business Development Director – Matcon Pacific

Presentation Overview:

The presentation will cover areas such as;

• Challenges of Modern Day Manufacturing Plants
• Introduction to IBC's
• Parallel Processing
• Formulation
• Mixing
• Packing
• Cleaning
• Case Studies

4/- Sampling Equipment for Powders, Granules and Liquids:

Presenter: Ron Purvis, Director - Hisen Equipment Pty Ltd

Presentation Overview:

Sampling Methods - Methods to achieve repeatable representative samples

Importance of Correct Sampling Procedures - Selecting the sampling position, procedures, facilities and hygienic requirements

Validation - Validation of samples, documentation, traceability, retained sample

Types of Sampling Equipment - Equipment overview for various products


5/- Dust Explosions – Standards & Regulations, Prevention and Protection:

Presenter: Ivan Marovic, Senior Project Engineer – DownerMBL

Presentation Overview:

What is A Dust Explosion:

• Deflagration / detonation
• Mechanic of explosion
• Explanation of commonly used terminology

Prevention:

• Risk assessment
• Safety hazard
• Legal issues
• ATEX / IEC
• DIP

Protection:

• Suppression
• Venting

Designing for Explosions:

• VDI / NFPA standards
• Venting
• Recoil force
• Fire ball

Venue Details:

The Wheelers Hill International Hotel is located just 20 minutes from Melbourne's CBD in the heart of the bustling Eastern Suburbs and within a 5km radius of Glen Waverley, Mulgrave, Notting Hill, Scoresby, Knoxfield, Noble Park & Rowville.

Wheelers Hill International
242 Jells Rd
Wheelers Hill
Vic 3150
Phone: (03) 9561 3900

Getting There:

Wheelers Hill International is located on Jells Road, Wheelers Hill next to the Wheelers Hill Shopping Centre, halfway between Ferntree Gully Road and Wellington Road. (Melways Reference: Page 71 - J11)

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The venue has ample free parking.

Accommodation:

Accomodation is available at the venue and there is a good selection of alternative motels and hotels within close proximity.

If you would like assistance with booking your accommodation, please email Sue your requirements.