We offer a range of specialist courses and training; our Annual Slurry Pipeline Design Course, a specialist Dewatering course, and custom courses.
Slurry Pipeline Design Course
Slurry pipeline systems are frequently characterised by operational problems and high running and maintenance costs. This is often due to inappropriate design associated with a lack of understanding of the fundamental flow behaviour of two phase solid liquid mixtures.
The implementation of a reliable slurry pipeline system requires that all parties involved have a sound understanding of the underlying flow mechanisms of the slurries.
To address this need, Paterson & Cooke offer an annual slurry pipeline design course in Cape Town. The course provides delegates with a working knowledge of slurry pipe flow theory, and a practical overview of the requirements for the design of slurry pipeline systems. Structured examples are used that apply the theory in a practical manner.
The course has been run since 1996 and more than 500 engineers from South Africa and around the world have attended.
The next course will be held from 8 to 10 March 2011 at the Graduate School of Business, The Breakwater Lodge, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa. Please book as early possible as numbers are limited.
Dewatering Course
Paterson & Cooke have introduced a unique knowledge transfer package to the minerals industry focusing on the up-front slurry preparation (sedimentation) step.
We have developed a three day Dewatering Course that includes lectures and practical sessions that are focused on both conventional and thickened tailings systems; slurry chemistry and slurry rheology. This course is held on demand for individual companies.
Paste & Thickened Tailings Course
Paste and Thickened Tailings (P&TT) has developed into a mature technology with wide application in mine tailings management. The application of P&TT technology requires a sound understanding of slurry colloidal behavior, thickening and thickener operation, rheology, pump and pipeline transport systems, and disposal methodologies.
This four day course, presented in conjunction with Prof. Andy Fourie of the University of Western Australia, provides delegates with a thorough background to the field so that they are better equipped to successfully implement P&TT systems.
The next course will be presented at the Colorado School of Mines during January 2011.
Custom Courses
Paterson & Cooke offer customized on-site training courses in all aspects of slurry pipeline transport, clay behaviour analysis and sedimentation thickening. These courses are normally on request and are tailored to suit the specific needs of the client.
Santiago Paste & Thickened Tailings Course
