Together, we'll explore the art of troubleshooting pneumatic conveying systems and discover how to turn challenges into opportunities.
Pat Mahoney , Systems Process Engineering Manager
Troubleshooting Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems
Technical Conference
Tuesday, April 29th | 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM CST | Room 12
In Pat Mahoney's upcoming 90-minute presentation at the iPBS 2025 conference, Pat will delve into the intricate world of pneumatic conveying systems, the tendency to chase symptoms often obscures the underlying root causes of inefficiencies. This presentation delves into the essential framework of understanding dilute phase systems through three cardinal truths: 1) Accurately and consistently supplying the right amount of material into the system, 2) Achieving critical balance of volumetric rate of gas, and 3) Overcoming the pressure resistance throughout the whole transfer pathway of the system. While these principles may appear straightforward, their interdependent dynamics can lead to complex challenges. By adopting a disciplined approach to observation and logical analysis, we can enhance our troubleshooting techniques and deepen our comprehension of both vacuum and pressure systems. This exploration will illuminate the delicate equilibrium among the three tenets, unravel common cause-and-effect scenarios, and ultimately empower operators to optimize system performance by addressing the core issues rather than merely the symptoms. Join us on a journey to transform the way we perceive and resolve pneumatic conveying challenges, fostering a more efficient and effective operational landscape.
Pat’s Bio
Pat Mahoney is a seasoned expert in pneumatic conveying and feeding systems, currently serving as the Systems Process Engineering Manager at Coperion K-Tron in Salina, KS. With a Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University, Pat brings over 32 years of diverse experience in Engineering, Research & Development, and Sales within the company.
Throughout his career, Pat has been instrumental in developing innovative production lines for a wide array of industries, including plastics, food processing, and more. His expertise lies in optimizing pneumatic conveying, loss-in-weight feeding, and extrusion technologies to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
During this presentation, we'll dive into the transformative potential of dry electrode technology and its role in advancing battery manufacturing.
Rod Henricks , Executive Director - Head of Americas - Sales
Dry Electrode/Coating
Expo Education
Wednesday, April 30th | 10:30 PM - 11:15 AM CST | Center Stage, Booth 2745
Coperion, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of processing equipment, presents solutions for the production of dry electrode in the battery industry. The use of extruders, as continuous mixing, improves efficiency and throughputs for the formation of anode and cathode material. Processing the materials in a dry format eliminates the need for solvent removal. Coperion’s recently announced roller feeder presents the electrode material to coating and calendaring process steps, further improving efficiencies. Coperion will also share other innovations that all help further the transition of EV and BESS into everyday life.
Rod’s Bio
Rod Henricks serves as the Head of Americas for Sales, Rod leads the forward-facing team of technical and engineering solutions to customers. Rod has been involved in the process equipment industry since early 2000’s and also served as PEMA President for 2020 and 2021.
Getting a System off the Ground: Commissioning a New Solids Handling or Processing System
iPBS Technical Conference Panel Discussion including Rod Henricks, Executive Director - Head of Americas - Sales
Wednesday, April 30th | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CST | Room 14
Project Startup is critical to making your project successful, but smooth startups are hard to achieve. This session is not a typical slide show lecture; it is a roundtable discussion in which the panelists will provide practical advice, answer questions, and discuss problems. Likely topics include working with vendors, upfront testing and inspections, automation and controls, FMEA studies, integrating various processes, and having a checklist before startup begins.