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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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
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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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Variable Torque Drives – Advantages of Hydraulic Motors in Bulk Material Handling Applications

To design a drive chain as close as possible to the output required can be very challenging. If the maximum load differs widely from normal operating load, safest solution is to select a drive which is compatible for both maximum load and maximum speed. read more
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Continuous Combustion – Plug Screw Feeder Technology for Biomass Pyrolysis Systems

Feeding biomass materials into pyrolysis and gasifier processes to produce energy can be a difficult task, because they are often poor flowing and may contain foreign matter. The challenge is to feed this material at a consistent rate into a combustion chamber. read more
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Design Considerations for Loads on Feeders

Controlled discharge of bulk solids from hoppers and silos is achieved by using a properly designed feeder. In many installations the feeder is required to serve an opening size considerably greater than the critical arching dimensions of the bulk solid so that flow from the hopper is guaranteed. In…read more
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A Fundamental Approach to Belt Feeder Loads – How to assess loads on Feeders, (practically)

Numerous attempts have been made to describe the process of feeding but quite often they only cover certain products and hopper construction. Following you will find a more general approach to this field of problems. read more
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Simulating a Transfer Station – Maplesoft Engineering Solutions Team helps FLSmidth develop revolutionary Mining Equipment

FLSmidth kept their design of an innovative machine on track, and saved millions of dollars down the line when they consulted the services of Maplesoft’s Engineering Solutions team. read more
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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
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The Proper Flow Rate – Material Feed Rate Control for Pneumatic Conveying Systems

he material feeding device is particularly critical to the successful operation of any pneumatic conveying system. Many of the feeders available have no moving parts and it is not always obvious how material flow rate can be reliably achieved. read more
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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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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
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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

Breakage of Powders in Lean-Phase Pneumatic Conveying: The Influence of Material Type

Lean-phase pneumatic conveying is utilised across a wide range of industrial processes. This conveying method offers a number of advantages such as process hygiene and routing flexibility, however, due to high impact velocities in the pipeline, particle attrition remains a considerable issue. This w…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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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
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