09/05/2025
Kansas State University is collaborating with Best Practices 2025 EXPO & Conference to bring a Pneumatic Conveying Workshop to the Kansas City event this fall. In this workshop, Jonathan McPherson, Director of Advanced Manufacturing and Bulk Solids Technology Center, Kansas State University, will cover the fundamentals of pneumatic conveying and review basic calculations and sizing. It takes place Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1-2:30 p.m. Attendees will earn 1.5 PDH credits. Click here to register.
Jonathan McPherson, Director of Advanced Manufacturing and Bulk Solids Technology Center, Kansas State University
Session 1: Pneumatic Conveying Fundamentals
- Why use pneumatic conveying
- Define dense phase vs. dilute phase
- Discuss rules of thumb for velocity and air pressure
- Explain benefits and shortcomings for both technologies
- Define major components + terminology
- Questions and conversation
Session 2: Basic Calculations and Sizing Introduction
- Explanation of pressure drop due to
- Air velocity
- Elbows
- Material entrained in air stream
- Calculation options
- Hand calculations
- Commercially available sizing tool
- OEM suppliers
- Questions and conversation
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.
Pre-registration required. For more information on the Pneumatic Conveying Workshop, visit https://cabpexpo.com/pneumatic-conveying-workshop.
About Best Practices 2025 EXPO & Conference
The Best Practices 2025 EXPO & Conference is the leading North American event focused on sustainable, safe and reliable on-site utilities powering automation. The event takes place Oct. 21-23, 2025, at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, MO. Attendees come from engineering firms, manufacturing plants and equipment companies responsible for specifying, purchasing, operating, selling and maintaining on-site utility equipment in industrial compressed air, vacuum and cooling water systems. For more information, visit https://cabpexpo.com/attend.
