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Vemiwa Relies on Coperion Technology for Manufacturing High-Quality Plant-Based Food Products

Regional, sustainable, and highest quality: Start-up Vemiwa Foods GmbH in Königsbrunn, Germany, produces plant-based food products according to these quality parameters and relies on Coperion technology to achieve them. Using the Coperion ZSK 43 Mv PLUS food extruder in hybrid version and Coperion …read more

Case Study

Ajax Equipment: Go with the Flow with a Multi-screw Feeder

From fine cohesive powders to shredded wastes, bulk solids can exhibit varied and awkward flow behaviours which can make the material challenging to handle. Multi-screw feeders can help secure a reliable and effective feed of these demanding materials from hoppers, silos and bunkers through positive…read more

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Case Study

BEUMER assists Cement Manufacturer in Modernisation of Bucket Elevators

Outdated technologies often lead to increased maintenance, and that can rapidly become expensive. A cement plant owner faced this problem with his bucket elevators. An analysis carried out by the BEUMER Customer Support team made things clear: It is not necessary to replace the whole systems, but on…read more

Technical Article

Matching Feeder Extraction Pattern with Hopper

Hopper design is primarily based on the nature and physical properties of the material to be stored, but the feeder is also very important. The first decision is to choose an appropriate flow regime, Generally, mass flow is selected for products that deteriorate over time, funnel flow for inert, fre…read more

Case Study

Tecwill uses Mixer from BHS-Sonthofen for major Infrastructure Project

Mixing concrete for more than 1100 windmills of Europe’s biggest wind farm is no small task. Which is why Tecwill Oy, a Finnish expert for concrete batching plants, puts his trust in a twin-shaft batch mixer from BHS-Sonthofen. The mixer produces four cubic meters of fiber concrete per batch and a…read more

Case Study

Belt Apron Conveyors for reliable and cost-efficient Transport of Cement Clinker

From a kiln cooling system to silos: the safe and economical transportation of hot materials like clinker is crucial in cement plants. The material can have extremely high temperatures of 500 to 800 degrees Celsius. Reliable plant operation requires a robust conveying system. The BEUMER Group suppor…read more

Case Study

Martin Engineering: Cement Plant overcomes remote Conveyor Issues with unique Power Generation Technology

An innovative cement manufacturer in the Midwestern U.S. has implemented a unique power solution developed by Martin Engineering at a remote conveyor location that lacked convenient electrical access. The patent-pending design uses the kinetic energy of the moving belt to generate enough electricity…read more

Case Study

Cement Manufacturer relies on BEUMER Pipe Conveyors for clean, safe and fast Fuel Feed

Denizli Çimento decided to invest in an individual system from the AFR systems segment (alternative fuels and raw materials) of BEUMER Group, which stores, mixes and conveys differently composed materials, such as shredded waste tyres. The core of this solution is represented by the two Pipe Conve…read more

Case Study

Aalborg Portland A/S relies on the Pipe Conveyor of BEUMER Group

An economically convincing alternative The manufacture of cement is particularly energy intensive. For an economical and sustainable operation, Aalborg Portland A/S therefore relies on alternative fuels and raw materials, in its Denmark lead plant, to ignite the calciner and the main burner. BEUMER …read more

Case Study

motan - colortronic: Conveying and Dosing Technology at Greiner Packaging GmbH

Precision in seven layers Worldwide, up to 2.5 billion cups of coffee are drunk every day. Much of this is prepared from coffee powder capsule portions in coffee machines. Due to the necessary oxygen barrier to prevent ageing of the coffee due to oxidation, these capsule portions consist of either a…read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Technical Article

Feeding Systems and the Process

Henry Ford's success with the auto assembly line indelibly imprinted on the minds of other forward-looking engineers and captains of industry the logic of having the worker stay put while the product moves. Today, in most continuous processing systems, whether in the chemical, plastics, food or any …read more

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Research Paper

Wall Pressure Feeder-Load Interactions in Mass Flow Hopper/Feeder Combinations - Part II

The interactive roles of mass flow bins and feeders are discussed. The effect of feeder speed, gate height, clearance between the hopper outlet and the feeder surface, method of filling, rate of filling an wall pressures own mass flow bins and feeder load and power requirements of the feeders are hi…read more

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Research Paper

Wall Pressure-Feeder Load Interactions in Mass Flow Hopper/Feeder Combinations - Part I

The interactive roles of mass flow bins and feeders are discussed. The effect of feeder speed, gate height clearance between the hopper outlet and the feeder surface, method of filling, rate of filling on wal pressures in mass flow bins and feeder load and power requirements of the feeders are highl…read more

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Research Paper

Reclaim Power and Geometry of Bin Interfaces in Belt and Apron Feeders

Based on common sense measures and a simplified physical model, some design criteria are given for achieving proper dimensioning of bin interfaces in the case of belt and apron feeders. How the reclaim power closely related to wear, depends on the geometry of the interface between silo and feeder is…read more

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Technical Article

Continuous Constant Feed of Pulverised Coal with the IM PACT-HI System

The author reviews the problems associated with the constant feed of pulverised coal for combustion systems. The IMPACT-HI system from Sankyo Dengyo is presented and is considered in the light of alternative systems. Several years have passed since coal was again considered a better alternative…read more

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Technical Article

Feeding of Bulk Solids: A Review

The benefits of mass flow have long been recognized: elimination of ratholing, controlled flow of fine powders without flooding, minimization of segregation, defined and predictable residence time for processing applications, no stagnant regions where particles can degrade, etc. Design techniq…read more

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White Paper

Vibrating Feeders for Stockpiling and Reclaim

The efficient and economical storage, movement and control of large tonnage coal handling installations unit train loading and unloading storage blending and reclaim systems depend on the proper application and design of vibrating feeders. Installation of vibrating feeders in over 250 power pla…read more

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Technical Article

Non-Symmetrical Bin Flow Problems

The problems associated with non-symmetrical withdrawal of bulk solids from bins, hoppers or silos can be classified in two areas: flow problems with the stored materials, such as arching, ratholing, segregation, etc., and high localized loadings on the bin or silo walls, that may cause structural f…read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Technical Article

Non-Symmetrical Bin Flow Problems

The problems associated with non-symmetrical withdrawal of bulk solids from bins, hoppers or silos can be classified in two areas: flow problems with the stored materials, such as arching, ratholing, segregation, etc., and high localized loadings on the bin or silo walls, that may cause structural f…read more

bulk solids handling Journal

White Paper

New Concept in Coal Feeders

The development of a new machine for feeding coal from storage to pulverising mills is presented. The paper covers the historical background giving rise to the need for such a device, the factors taken into account in its design, how the machine meets the current market need and the implications for…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. read more

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Case Study

Fresh Air for Cement Plants – Loosen, Mix and Transport Powdery Goods with Compressed Air

Compressed air is often essential for transport, loosening and/or homogenisation tasks in producing powdery goods. This also applies to cement plants, where large numbers of screw compressors and positive displacement blowers are used in the production process. read more

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Case Study

Large Scale Fuel Storage Silos – Safe and Environmentally Friendly Storage of Coal, Coke or Wood Pellets

There is a growing number of reasons why companies that handle and store large quantities of bulk solids should care about environmental issues. Large scale storage silos offer a cost-efficient way to manage and minimise environmental impacts and can also be used for solid fuels such as coal, pet co…read more

bulk solids handling Journal

Technical Article

Predicting and Preventing Wear in Pipe Bends – Basic Information for choosing a cost-effective Wear Protection Solution

There are many means of providing wear protection for bends and straight sections in pneumatic conveying systems, but they can be very costly or severely increase the energy consumption, or limit its throughput, if applied too liberally. Hence it is very important to choose carefully the right means…read more

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Technical Article

Rotary Dump or Bottom Dump Wagons? A Review of Concepts for Higher Capacity Coal and Iron Ore Unit Trains

Bottom dump wagons and unloading of gondola cars with rotary car dumpers are the two main alternatives for unloading bulk materials from trains. In view of the trend toward higher capacities and reduced capital cost, a closer look at both solutions can help to save a lot of money. read more

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