Pneumatic Conveying Workshop

Tuesday, October 13, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Strengthening Skills in Pneumatic Conveying System Design and Troubleshooting

In 2025 we took an initial dive into pneumatic conveying. In 2026 we’re looking to build further. Many plant engineers, project managers, and operations staff work with pneumatic conveying systems every day, yet formal training in fundamentals, sizing, and troubleshooting is uncommon. This workshop is designed to close that gap.

What the Workshop Covers
This interactive session will address:

• Terminology and foundational concepts
• Rules of thumb used in system design
• Dense phase vs. dilute phase
• Conveying velocities and pressure drop
• Best practices for system performance
• Troubleshooting approaches
• Sizing key components including blowers, airlocks, and filtration equipment

Hands-On Learning
Participants will work through:

• Live sizing exercises
• Case studies submitted by attendees
• A group mock system design activity

Attendees are encouraged to submit their case study in advance to [email protected]. Jonathan will select a few to work through live during the session.

Attendees will receive 3 PDH credits.

Instructor Jonathan McPherson, Director of Advanced Manufacturing and Bulk Solids Technology Center, Kansas State University

 Jonathan McPherson comes from industry having spent 11 years designing and commissioning material handling projects as a Project Engineer and developing business relationships in the markets of performance materials, battery and general industry as an Account Executive. His project backgrounds include plastics, PVC, paint, lead-acid battery, food and confectionary. McPherson works to support the development of advanced manufacturing training by offering industry-focused short courses on bulk solids and material handling. He manages Kansas State University’s advanced manufacturing research program, which focuses on solving real industry problems.