Bin Chen

Bin Chen

Technical Director, TUNRA Bulk Solids

Dr. Bin Chen, as the Technical Director at TUNRA Bulk Solids, brings over 15 years of extensive research and consulting experience in bulk solids handling, including characterisation, bench/pilot scale experiments, theoretical modelling, and advanced simulation techniques. Dr. Chen’s activities have encompassed the design and optimisation of various bulk materials handling systems. His current consultancy and research focus on developing innovative techniques to enhance the design of these systems and address complex industrial challenges. Throughout his career, Dr. Chen has published 3 patents, 3 book chapters, and over 50 journal and conference papers. 

3:15 pm - 4:00 pm

Sponsored by ASBSH: Reliable processes and methodologies for the design and optimisation of bulk material handling equipment.

What are some of the recent advancements with simulation tools and how do they complement traditional/continuum methods? - What are some of the major challenges or limitations associated with implementing simulation methods in BMH industries at the current time? How can these challenges be addressed? - Where are simulation methods going over the next 10 years and what are some of the emerging technologies that will facilitate this? - How can we better promote or encourage the use of simulation tools to drive innovation within BMH industries? - How are current trends in sustainability influencing the development and optimization of BMH systems? - What role does or will data analytics, machine learning, AI play in the future of simulation methods for sustainable design and operation of BMH equipment? - How are we going as an industry in ensuring the accuracy of simulations and modelling? Do we need to put more effort into developing standard techniques, validation models, assessment criteria, etc to ensure confidence across different codes and applications?