Skip to main content

Subscribe to our Newsletter
Visit us on LinkedIn
Visit us on Twitter
Visit us on YouTube
Visit us on Facebook

English
Deutsch

English
Deutsch

Home
News
- Markets
- Companies
- Projects
- Products
- Personal
Articles
Videos
- Companies
- Know-how
- Products
- Projects
Events
Forum
Who-is-Who
eDirectory
More…
- Glossary of Terms
- bulk solids handling Journal
Info
Search

bulk-online, the Powder/Bulk Portal

Cookie Settings
Log in
Create new account
Reset your password

Home
News
- Markets
- Companies
- Projects
- Products
- Personal
Articles
Videos
- Companies
- Know-how
- Products
- Projects
Events
Forum
Who-is-Who
eDirectory
More…
- Glossary of Terms
- bulk solids handling Journal
Info
Search

Weekly Newsletter

Start Subscription

Upcoming Events

more ➥

8. - 15. Oct. 2025

K – The world of Plastics & Rubber

Trade Fair – Düsseldorf, Germany

New Forum Topics

more ➥

Where to find high-quality and reliable manufacturer of PVC conveyor belts?

Blockage

Teus Tuinenburg

Problem in vibrating screwn

HORIZONTAL BELT CASSETTE

Impact from dumping to hopper

Elevator Handling recycled Asphalt Planings: Engineering, Design Guidance & Component Supply

Design and engineering for a new bucket elevator handling recycled asphalt planings (RAP). Recommending speed, power requirements, shaft & casing sizes, and component specifications (SPS steel buckets and NBR belting), 4B Braime engineers helped the customer to achieve the desired capacity of 25…read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Technical Article

Destruction of Belt Bottom Covers – Conveyor Belt Bottom Cover Failure from Idlers and Pulleys

Excessive wear on the belt bottom cover resulting from improper idler arrangement and ceramic pulley lagging can lead to early belt failure and unplanned downtime. This paper discusses several failure modes and related field examples. read more

bulk solids handling Journal

White Paper

Improving Abrasion Resistance – Uses of Engineered Cast Polyurethane in Bulk Materials Handling

Wear is a major problem in the handling of bulk solid and powder materials, mainly in areas where impact and/or sliding contact occurs. Various materials were developed to reduce the effects of wear, the latest ones being made from (poly)urethanes. read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Technical Article

Design vs. Actual – Comparison of Design and Measurement Data of a 12.4 km Overland Conveyor

his paper gives feedback on the difference between results expected at the design stage with those obtained from actual field measurements on a long overland conveyor after commissioning. The challenges faced during the project execution, risks identified and the mitigation thereof are also discusse…read more

bulk solids handling Journal

White Paper

Considerations about the Cost of Conveyor Belting: Discussing re-evaluated Conveyor Belt Safety Factors

A new generation of conveyor belts and belt monitoring technology reduces conveyor belt capital and operating costs by using lower belt strengths than previously thought possible. Key factors are improvements in splice performance, energy efficient rubbers and real-time belt condition surveillance s…read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Technical Article

Aramid in Conveyor Belts for Extended Lifetime, Energy Savings and Environmental Effects

In addition to textile and steelcord reinforcements for conveyor belts, Aramid can be found in numerous applications, mainly due to its heat and corrosion resistance. But it can also help reduce installation costs, energy usage and, thus, the carbon footprint. read more

bulk solids handling Journal

White Paper

High Size Reduction Ratios: Cage Mill Working Principles and Performance Factors

Cage Mills are internally fed impactors that can crush, grind or pulverize many different materials to specified degrees of fineness. They are characterized by a high ratio of size reduction after a single pass through the cages and easy maintenance. read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Case Study

Powerful and Mobile: Giant mobile Dust Control Design delivers extended Coverage

The new trailer-mounted dust control system by Dust Control Technology features a throw range of 100 meters and the ability to deliver 140,000 square feet (15,500 square meters) of coverage area. read more

bulk solids handling Journal

White Paper

Reliable Energy Supply: Efficient Conveying, Storage and Dosing of alternative Fuels for Cement and Lime Plants

Cement manufacturing is particularly energy-intensive. In order to reduce the use of expensive primary fuels like coal and oil, cement plant operators focus increasingly on Alternative Fuels and Raw materials (AFR). read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Technical Article

Feeding of Biomass: Design Experience with Wood Chips

Part of the international struggle to reduce the carbon footprint in energy consumption is the utilisation of biomass instead of fossil fuels such as coal or oil. Although the basic approach is quite promising, as there is a huge amount of usable biomass, there are some problems to be solved with re…read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Research Paper

Parameters affecting Power Consumption in Pneumatic Conveying of Fine Particles

Pneumatic conveying of certain bulk materials is widely used in industries due to certain advantages over other modes of conveying. As compared to dilute phase, dense phase conveying is a preferred method of conveying due to its low power consumption, low erosive wear and low attrition of particles.…read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Technical Article

Tackling the Wall – The Skip Way System, a new Approach to Steep-Angle Conveying in Quarries and smaller Open-Pit Mines

Quarries and open-pit mines for ores, minerals or building materials are often characterized by steep terraced slopes formed by blasting and material removal. A new, energy-balanced steep-angle conveying concept is aimed to optimize operating costs and energy efficiency. read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Technical Article

How to Handle the Fire’s Feed – Effective Utilization of Alternative Fuels

During the most recent decades the utilization of (otherwise) waste materials and biomass as alternative fuels in the cement industry and power plants showed great growth figures. This article shows, how these materials can be handled. read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Case Study

It’s all about the Mix – Mixing and Granulation of Sinter Material in the Steel Industry

With regard to abrasiveness sinter raw materials in the iron and steel industry are among the most demanding when it comes to mixing processes, especially, as these have to performed continuosly on a 24/7 basis. read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Research Paper

Latest Developments in Dust Control Technology

This paper (publ. 2016) initially summarises the various existing options available for dust control and some of their features, advantages and disadvantages. It then describes some of the new technologies that are being researched, developed and employed to minimise dust emissions by addressing the…read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Technical Article

How to divide a Pneumatic Conveying Stream – Splitter for continuous Distribution of Bulk Solid Material during Pneumatic Conveyance

Worldwide, a high number of so-called splitters as elements of pneumatic conveying lines are in operation, in order to continuously distribute the conveyed bulk material to several receiving stations. The present article provides an overview over the possible applications and typical configurations …read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Case Study

Design of a High Speed Transfer Chute in a confined Space – A DEM Case Study

This paper aims to redesign a transfer chute as used in a Eurosilo system specifically for handling coal. The velocity of material vertically entering the chute was estimated at 15 to 34 m/s depending on the fill height of the silo. A three-stage approach was taken. First the existing situation with…read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Case Study

Titans in Texas: Coal for South Texas’ and Northern Mexico’s Power Stations

Coal deposits with thin seams and many interlayers can be mined economically by surface miners, which can cut the exact depth of the coal layer and deliver the coal ready for belt conveyance without further crushing. read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Research Paper

Stresses in Silos Part 1: Bulk Solid Properties - Stresses in the Vertical Section

An important part of bulk solids technology is the understanding of stresses (bulk solid pressures) acting on silo walls which, in turn, is important for the stability of silos. However, the behavior of bulk solids is taught in universities within the frame of mechanical process engineering, or conv…read more

bulk solids handling Journal

White Paper

FGD Gypsum Dewatering: A Filter Belt Generation used all over the World

Although the market share of renewable energies has risen exponentially, coal is still the base for more than 40% of the world’s electricity production. In recently built plants, flue gas desulphurisation is a standard. For further processing of the herewith produced gypsum sludge effective dewate…read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Technical Article

High Angle Conveying: The Vital (missing) Link to IPCC Systems – 2017

Installations and recent studies have demonstrated the technical and economical advantages of high angle conveying for optimization of any IPCC system, yet that industry continues to struggle with the use of conventional solutions to achieve the high angle function. read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Case Study

Belt Replacement at a Long Distance Pipe Conveyor: Belt Design, Installation and Power Measurement

When the Arch Western Coal Skyline Mine decided to replace the old belt of its long distance BC-8 pipe conveyor, a new belt had to be designed to be suitable to the existing routing. In addition, a special installation procedure had to be developed to minimise downtime during the belt installation a…read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Article Teaser - bsh2013 01 01 Dossantos 01 teaser

Case Study

The Cost and Value of High Angle Conveying – A Comparison of Economics for different Conveying Paths

Sandwich belt high angle conveyor technology provides an economic solution for high volume steep and vertical conveying. A comparison of four alternate conveying paths shows of different heights shows the advantages of the system in terms of cost as well as land area and spatial volume. read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Article Teaser - bsh2012 07 06 Wheeler teaser

Research Paper

Prediction of Dust Emissions from Belt Conveyor Transfer Chutes

This paper presents work undertaken to model dust emissions from belt conveyor transfer chutes. Several transfer chute configurations were investigated during the course of the project with the aim of analysing the performance of each using scale model laboratory testing. The experimental work invol…read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Article Teaser - bsh2012 07 05 Griffin 01 teaser

Case Study

Improved Material Transfers – Conveyor System Upgrade at Power Generation Station eliminates Spillage

One of Indiana’s largest power generators recently upgraded its bulk material handling system. The update of the facility’s longest conveyor reduced dust and spillage, contributing to greater plant safety, productivity and environmental responsibility. read more

Pagination

First page « First

Previous page ‹

Page 1
Page 2
Current page 3
Page 4

Next page ›

Last page Last »

Cookie Settings | Data Protection | Terms & Conditions | Imprint | Contact Us

Marcel Dröttboom Online Services • Ludwig-Jahn-Str. 14 • 38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld • Germany