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Impact from dumping to hopper

Efficient Silo Refurbishment: Sustainable Operation of a Multi-chamber System enabled for another 20 Years

Fast, safe, cost-effective, sustainable - REMAPUR-75 proves to be the superior solution for the refurbishment of a mixing silo at RUF Baustoffe. Thanks to the sprayable wear protection, the experts from REMA TIP TOP overhaul the worn multi-chamber silo system in just three and a half weeks for a con…read more

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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

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White Paper

Sometimes a Hit is unavoidable – The well-known “Silo Hammer” has a pneumatically driven Equivalent

One of the most often met problems during the handling of bulk solid materials is that the material which has been filled into a silo will stuck in the same. One way to get the infill flowing again is to transfer a mechanical impulse into the hopper wall, as described in the following presentation. …read more

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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

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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

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Case Study

Safeguarding Your Silos – Hycontrol ensures essential Silo Safety for Sika

When global sealant and adhesive specialists Sika suspected its over-pressurization control system fell short of existing regulations, they asked a global supplier of such systems to investigate and recommend a suitable new system. read more

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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

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Sufficient Stock at Lower Cost: Reducing the Cost of Carrying Safety Stocks

Following, please find how accurate level measurement can improve inventory reporting and reduce safety stocks of bulk solids, helping companies meet financial targets, reduce costs and increase sales. read more

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Technical Article

Bulk Materials Storage Design: Considerations for the Design of Materials Handling Storage Plants

Bulk material storage is either used for buffering between different handling/processing steps (e.g. ahead of the washing plant in mines) or as an “equalizer” in batch-wise working processes. Associated problems and counter measures are described hereafter. read more

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White Paper

Bulk Bag Discharging plus Pneumatic Conveying – Enhanced Handling Capacity Boosts Plastic Compounding Productivity

The recycling and reuse of plastic materials calls for the conversion of scraps into workable raw materials which involves the compounding and pelleting of the scrap materials. The process used by a Spanish manufacturer equires the addition of mineral powder prior to extruding. Replacing the formerl…read more

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Holding the World together: Cement – Systems for a more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly Production

Cement is the most commonly used building material worldwide. Its manufacture is challenging due to ever stricter environmental regulations and cost pressures because of large overcapacities. Cement manufacturers need support with systems and machines which, adapted to the market, increase the effic…read more

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Technical Article

Stresses in Silos Part 2: Stresses in Hoppers – Disturbances to the Stress Distribution

The first part of te paper on stresses in silos [10] focused on te bulk solid properties wit respect to stresses, and te stresses in te vertical part of a silo. e present second part explains te stresses acting in oppers for filling and emptying conditions. In die ideal case stress distributions are…read more

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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

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Specifying a Bulk Bag Filler: The six most important Parameters to consider

As the number of options for bulk bag filling equipment options increases, so should the ability of the specifier to evaluate stand-alone equipment and integrated systems against current and anticipated needs. read more

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Case Study

Limestone in a Silo: OK – but out? Resolving Material Accumulation in Cement Plant Limestone Silo

Cement production involves a good deal of bulk material handling. As the base materials, and especially their handling behaviour, are prone to humidity, special action must be taken to keep these materials moving in the course of the production process. read more

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Case Study

Toxic Dust Control – Bulk Bag Unloading System contains Toxic Dust in Fluoridation Plants

In water fluoridation plants different chemicals are used, including, for example, the highly toxic silicofluorid. Bulk material handling systems for this application have to meet high dust control requirements. Prominent Fluid Controls, Australia, has supplied more than 60 fluoridation systems…read more

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Article Teaser - bsh2013 01 05 Allen teaser

Case Study

Safe Silo Cleaning – The Whip kept Material flowing at Illinois Cement, USA

When the Eagle Materials Illinois Cement facility experienced a serious blockage in its 80000 ton storage silo, the company employed an innovative pneumatic cleaning technology that was remote controlled from outside the domed structure. read more

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Article Teaser - bsh2013 01 03 Barlmeyer teaser

Case Study

Pneumatic Conveying Solutions – Transport of Metal Particles by Means of Negative Pressure

Pneumatic conveying of punched metal parts using negative pressure is a real challenge. Johnson Controls is generally using negative pressure systems for conveying of punch waste in the production of lead-grids for starter batteries for automobiles. For a new production line of battery-grids the com…read more

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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

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Article Teaser - bsh2012 07 02 Seidel teaser

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Similar Materials – Easily Broken: Tubular Drag Cable Conveyors for Sensitive Materials

Tubular drag cable conveyors are somewhat unconventional – not speedy or particularly high-volume. However, this extremely flexible conveyor system has the big advantage that it doesn't cause much breakage, even if very friable materials are conveyed. read more

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Article Teaser - bsh2012 07 04 Matuszewski teaser

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Tubular Drag Conveying – A Cost-Effective and Energy Saving Alternative to Pneumatic Conveying

While pneumatic conveying has advantages in specific applications, a totally enclosed tubular drag conveyor can offer similar advantages, while also mitigating material degradation and separation, maintaining low energy consumption and reduced explosion risk. read more

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New Challenges for Material Blending and Homogenising – Bed Blending Efficiency, adding Value with Stockyard Systems

The drive of end-users towards efficient raw-material sourcing leads to a growing number of often worldwide spread sources with varying material characteristics. Yet, new boilers, kilns or blast furnaces require a feed material quality of even increased consistency to achieve high process efficiency…read more

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White Paper

Silo Dischargers for Non Free-Flowing Bulk Materials

The problems associated with the discharge of non free-flowing bulk materials from silo storage is outlined and a range of mechanical dischargers are described in detail. On the grounds of economy, cylindrical silos provide the most efficient method of storing a wide range of industrial bulk ma…read more

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White Paper

The Design and Operation of Bin Activators

The Bin Activator was developed almost 20 years ago in response to the basic processing need for reliable material flow from storage. At the time of its conception volumetric vibrator feeders which could meter a variety of materials with accuracies of ± 1 to 2%, were gaining greater acceptance thro…read more

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Technical Article

Hopper Studies at Cambridge University, England: A Review of Ten Years Progress

This paper presents a detailed review of a decade of original research undertaken within the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Cambridge concentrating primarily on four main aspects of hopper design. The group has made substantial contributions to knowledge in the areas of stre…read more

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