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In early 2000 the third generation of our

"Best of..." books will be published,

and for the first time the many valuable article of

our "powder handling & processing" 1989 - 1997

will be included.

You may be interested in placing your advertisement in

these volumes or you may want to order these books at

an attractive 35% discount pre-publication price = US$ 32.50 per volume.

(valid if ordered and paid before Dec. 15, 1999).

In case or interest, please contact me soon at the numbers

given at the bottom.

"The Best of powder & bulk solids handling & processing":

Silos, Hoppers, Bins & Domes

A/2000 Vols. I, II, III & IV

Volume I - 30 papers, 216 pages,

Pre-Publication price per Volume

(until Dec. 15, 99): US$ 32.50

(US$ 50.00 later on)

Table of Contents:

J.R. Johanson and B.D. Cox

Practical Solutions to Fine Powder Handling

1

C. Calil, Jr. and G. Haaker

Overpressure Coefficients in

Silos with Funnel Flow

7

I.A.S.Z. Peschl

Equipment for the Measurement of

Mechanical Properties of Bulk Materials

13

I.A.S.Z. Peschl

Measurement and Evaluation of

Mechanical Properties of Powders

23

G.E. Blight

Behaviour of a Bolted Corrugated

Steel Grain Silo

31

A.G. McLean

Empirical Description of

Wall Friction Angle Variations

39

G.O. Rowlands, R. Delpak and S.N. Wersching

A Transducer for Measuring Normal

and Shear Stresses

45

J. Horabik and M. Molenda

Effects of Moisture Content on

Friction of Wheat Grain

51

W.E Muir, D.S. Jayas, et al.

Interdisciplinary Grain Storage Research

55

G.E. Blight

Strain and Temperature Measurements

on an Externally Stiffened Corrugated

Steel Grain Silo

69

A. Borcz and H. Abd el Rahim

A New Method to Measure Pressure

and Temperature in Silos

75

R. Moriyama and T. Jotaki

The Reduction in Pulsating Wall Pressure

Near theTransition Point in a

Bin by Inserting a Rod

79

G. Dau and F. Ebert

A Method to Determine the Flow Behaviour

of Moving Granular Materials

83

G.E. Blight

Load and Temperature Strains of a

Welded Plane Plate Grain SIlo

89

G.E. Blight

Measured Loading on a Small Steel Grain Silo

95

R. Moriyama and T. Jotaki

Reduction in the Pulsating Wall Pressure

Near the Transition Point in a Bin by

a Device Widening the Cylindrical Section

101

P.C. Arnold and Z.H. Gu

The Effect of Permeability on the Flowrate

of Bulk Solids from Mass-Flow Bins

107

G.E. Blight

Silo Wall Friction and Wall Roughness

113

A. Borcz and H. Abd el Rahim

Pressure Measurements on Cement Silos

117

A.V. Katalymov and U.L. Polunov

On the Problem of Bunker Calculation

– Part I

125

A.V. Katalymov and U.L. Polunov

On the Problem of Bunker Calculation

– Part II

131

G.E. Blight

Temperature Surcharge Pressures in

Reinforced Concrete Silos

135

A. Aoki and K. Watanabe

Powder and Bulk Solids Handling in Japan

139

I.A.S.Z. Peschl

New Silo Theory Based on the

Development of Expansion Zone

153

G.E. Blight

Structure-Fill Interaction in

Steel Grain Silos

171

B.K. Bala

Simulation of Temperature Changes During

Storage of Grain Using Finite Element Method

177

J. Boss and A.T. Knapik

Investigation of the Distribution of the

Particle Movement Trajectories During

Funnel-Flow from the Model Silo

181

M.A. Diez and L.A. Godoy

Pressures in Spherical Silos During Discharge

185

A.H. Birks

The Definition of Two Extreme Types

of Bulk Solids and Their Effect of

Stress Distribution in the Vertical

Section of Silos

189

M.M. Rao and R.V.N. Sharma

Experimental Investigations on the

Flow Behaviour of Bulk Solids Through Chutes

195

Volume II - 35 papers, 216 pages,

Pre-Publication price per Volume

(until Dec. 15, 99): US$ 32.50

(US$ 50.00 later on)

Table of Contents:

R.A. Bucklin, S.A. Thompson and I.J. Ross

Comparison of Recently Introduced Design

Guidance for Grain Storage with

Pressure Measurements from Full-Sized Bins

1

S.S. Safarian and E.C. Harris

Empirical Method for Computing Bending Moments

in Circular Silo Walls Due to Asymmetric Flow

9

J.W. Carson and T.A. Royal

Modeling the Flow of Bulk Solids

13

S.Smid and Z. Kabtkov

Standard Calculation and Measurement of

Wall Pressure in a Flat-Bottom Model Silo

19

G.J. Law, S.C. Negi and J.C. Jofriet

Stress-Strain Behavior of Barley in a Model Bin

23

S.A. Thompson, I.J. Ross and C.V. Schwab

Predicted Packing Factors for Whole Grains

in Metal Grain Bins

29

Z.H. Gu and P.C. Arnold

The G(F) Function for Determining the

Geometry of Funnel Flow Bins

35

J. Hundrieser

Ultrasonic Level Measurement of Fine-Grained Solids

39

K.S. Manjunath, S.R. de Silva and A.W. Roberts

Homogenization of Bulk Powders in

Plane Symmetric Silos

45

H. Wilms

Blending Silos – An Overview

55

J.W. Carson and T.A. Royal

In-Bin Blending Improves Process Control

63

Z.H. Gu, P.C. Arnold and A.G. McLean

Permeability – A Principal Parameter for

Predicting the Flowrate of Fine Powders

from Mass Flow Bins

71

S.C. Negi, G. Rong and J.C. Jofriet

Discrete Particle Simulation of Gravity Flow of

Particulate Material

77

M. Reimbert and A. Reimbert

Calculation of Silos and Storage Retaining Walls

83

G. Haaker

Methods to Reduce Silo Pressures to Prevent Attrition

87

B.C. Roy

Study of Mass Flow Rates from Side Discharged Bins

91

J.R. Johanson

Boosting and Controlling Fine Powder Flow Rates

97

R.A. Lohnes

Lateral Stress Ratios for Particulate Materials

101

D. Schulze and J. Schwedes

Bulk Solids in the Hopper/Feeder Interface

107

J.-C. Poncet

Vibrating Floors for 40 m Diameter Soybean Silos

115

J. Kmita

A Study on the Self-Induced Vibration in Silos

119

D. Schulze and J. Schwedes

Tests on the Application of Discharge Tubes

125

H.M. Haydl

Some Practical Aspects of Concrete Silo Design

133

J. Bhattacharya, A.S.R. Murty and S.C. Ray

Incorporating a Buffer Storage in a

Longwall Mine to Improve Coal Conveying

System Availability

137

J.R. Johanson

The Johanson Indicizer™ System

vs. the Jenike Shear Tester

141

G.G. Enstad and L.P. Maltby

Flow Property Testing of Particulate Solids

145

G.E. Blight

Response to Loading of Three Similar Grain Silos

151

J.W. Carson and D. Stuart-Dick

Retrofits Can Correct Flow Problems

155

D.J. Goodwill

Design of Dust Collection Hoppers

161

H. Kalman, D. Goder, M. Rivkin and G. Ben-Dor

The Effect of the Particle-Surface

Friction Coefficient on the Angle of Repose

167

G. Haaker and W.J.A Wiersma-van Schendel

A Constant Volume Shear Tester -

Development and Experience

173

L.P. Maltby and G.G. Enstad

Unaxial Tester for Quality Control and

Flow Property Characterization of Powders

179

R.N. Ojha

Impact Forces in Design of

Material Handling Plants and Equipment

185

B. Schräder

Silo and Preparation Plant for

Calcined Anthracite and Petroleum Coke

191

C. Urcelay

New Design of a Multichamber

Cement Clinker Silo in Spain

195

N.W. Richards

Preventing the Flash Freezing of Coal

in Silos, Hoppers and Chutes

197

Volume III - 33 papers, 216 pages,

Pre-Publication price per Volume

(until Dec. 15, 99): US$ 32.50

(US$ 50.00 later on)

Table of Contents:

G.E. Blight and M. Gohnert

Effects of Varying Horizontal Pressure

in Cylindrocal Silos

1

A. Kwade

Determination of the Stress Ratio in

Uniaxial Compression Tests - Part 1

5

A. Kwade

Determination of the Stress Ratio in

Uniaxial Compression Tests - Part 2

11

CH. Sathaiah, M. Madhusudana Rao et al

Effect of Moisture Contrent on Flow of

Bulk Solids Through Chutes

17

S.C. Negi and J.C. Jofriet

A Comparison of Measured Pressures

in a Farm Silo with Code Recommendations

21

H. Wilms

Silo Design for Flow and Strength

- State-of-the-Art and Research Requirements

25

G.E. Blight and J. Varga

Pressure Changes Adjacent to

Feeders During Start-Up

31

L. Lancelot and I. Shahrour

Mechanical Behaviour of a

Chemical Powder at Low Stress Levels

35

B.C. Roy

Flow Patterns in Side Discharged Bins

41

Z.H. Gu and P.C. Arnold

Critical Permeability for Significant Effect

of Interstitial Air on the Flowrate f

rom Mass Flow Bin

49

L. Bartholomew

Silo Storage Systems

55

D.A. Craig, A.W. Roberts, K.S. Manjunath

and S.R. de Silva

Utilising the Impulse Response Concept to

Predict Blending Capabilities of Silos

61

G.E. Blight and A.R. Halmagiu

Measured Pressures Compared with Code Recommandations

or a Multi-Cell Silo Storing Fly Ash

67

B. Levison and J. Munch-Andersen

Shocks in Coal Silos - A Case Study

73

M. Kaminski and H. Hamadeh

An Experimental Investigation of

Funnel Flow and Wall Pressure Variation in Silos

77

C. Fürll

Investigation of the Segregation in Big Bins

83

B.C. Roy

Flow Patterns in Side Discharged Bins

– Funnel and Expanded Flow

87

E. Teunou, J. Vasseur and M. Krawczyk

Measurement and Interpretation of Bulk Solids Angle

of Repose for Industrial Process Design

93

B.C. Roy

Flow Patterns in Side Discharges Bins –

Density Variations within the

In-fill Material During Discharge

103

T.A. Bell, B.J. Ennis, R.J. Grygo, et al.

Practical Evaluation of the Johanson Hang-Up Indicizer

107

R.T. Jenkyn

How to Calculate Thermal Loadings in Silos

117

D. Schulze

The Prediction of Initial Stresses in Hoppers

123

J. Strusch and J. Schwedes

The Use of Slice Element Methods for

Calculating Insert Loads

131

P.G. Berrie

Fuzzy Logic in Ultrasonic Level Measurement

139

G. Rombach and J. Eibl

Granular Flow of Materials in Silos

– Numerical Results

143

E. Ragneau and J.M. Aribert

Silo Pressure Calculation:

From a Finite Element Approach to

Simplified Analytical Solutions

149

P. Wernsen, H. Altink and J.P. van Eeden

Dome Silos: An Innovative Concept

163

J. Harder and A. Buchfink

Advanced Design of Modern Cement Terminals

167

G.E. Blight

Effect of Moisture on Properties

of Grain Stored in Silos

177

J. Horabik, M Molenda, C.V. Schwab and I.J. Ross

Wall and Bottom Loads in Grain Bins of

Different Diameters

183

V. Askegaard and C.J. Brown

Influence of Personal Factor on Cell Response

When Mounting Embedded Pressure Cells

187

S.S. Safarian and E.C. Harris

Not all Silo Cost-Cutting Innovations

are Successful

191

D. Neuschütz

Discharge Systems for Mixer Underhopper 195

Volume IV - 33 papers, 208 pages,

Pre-Publication price per Volume

(until Dec. 15, 99): US$ 32.50

(US$ 50.00 later on)

Table of Contents:

B. Kota

Operational Tests of Discharge Tubes with Models

1

R. Bhima, S. Prakash and P.S.R. Reddy

Effect of Grinding Aids on Graphite Flotation

7

P. Zeeuwen

Dust Explosion Hazards in Silos

13

C. Calil Jr., E.C. Araujo, F.C. Gomes

and J.W. Barbosa do Nascimento

Cylindrical Steel Silos:

Study of Cases of Deformation

17

H. Hamadeh and M. Kaminski

Measurement of Pressure Distribution

Inside the Silo Model

23

M. Reimbert and A. Reimbert

Characteristic Friction Angles of

Non Cohesive Granular Materials Compared

with the Angle of Repose

25

Y. Yu and P.C. Arnold

On Hopper Geometry Interfacing with a Screw Feeder

to Achieve Uniform Draw-Dawn Perfomance

29

K. Jochem and J. Schwedes

Use of Aerated Hoppers as Discharge Aids

- Experiments and Calculations

37

M. Scheibe, D. Höhne and K. Husemann

The Feed Characteristic of a Rotary Valve

in a Hopper Feeder System

41

N.E. Abriak and F. Parsy

Experimental and Theoretical Modelisation

of Bidimensional Flow

49

M. Kaminski and E. Wirska

Modeling of Powder Flow in Silos

with Flexible Walls

53

V.A. Rinaldi, L.A. Godoy and S. Fornari

Shear Strength Behavior of Sorghum Beans

– Experimental Results and Modeling

59

j. Boss and M. Tukiendorf

Mixing of Granular Materials Using

the Method of Funnel Flow

65

A.W. Roberts

100 Years of Janssen

69

P.A. Langston, U. Tüzün and D.M. Heyes

Computer Simulations of Hopper Flows

– A Design Tool or a Research and Teaching Facility?

85

E.T. Mitman

Full Silo Aeration and Withdrawal Systems

91

A.W. Roberts

Shock Loads in Silos

– The ‘Silo Quaking’ Problem

95

G.E. Blight and A.R. Halmagiu

Calibrating Pressure Cells to

Measure Pressures in Silos

107

F.J.C. Rademacher

On the Application of Vibratory

Disk Feeders for Silos

111

H.M. Haydl

Loads on Discharge Tunnels Under Storage Halls

117

H. Schlick, F. Gehbauer, A. Auchter

and J.Gallinat

Relationships between Flow Properties

and the Process of Loading in Silos

with Central Cones and Plough Feeder Discharge

119

D. Schulze

Silos – Design Variants and Special Types

127

L.A. Godoy and S. Despradel-Almeyda

Stress Redistributions Due to Circumferential

Imperfections and Cracks in Vertical Silos

135

R.D. Marcus, W.J. Baller and P. Barthel

The Design and Operation of the WEBA Chute

139

S. Newberry

Reinforced Concrete Domes:

The Focus of North Texas Cement’s Expansion Project

145

H. Feise and J. Schwedes

Calculation of Silo Stresses and Feeder Loads

by the Hypoplastic Material Model

149

G.E. Blight, A.R. Halmagiu and L. Fliss

Measured Pressures, Temperatures and Strains

in a 41 m Diameter Reinforced

Concrete Tank Storing Hot Cement Clinker

153

C. Calil, Jr. and M.C.A.T. da Silva

Statistical Analysis of Pressures

in a Model Silo

163

N.E. Abriak

Flow of a Granular Material Containing Inclusions

169

S. Kobielak and A. Klimek

Silos Structure Design for Reduction of

Bulk Pressures and Improvement of Bulk Material Flow

175

G.K. Busch

Air-Supported Structures –

Part I – The Basics of Air Structures

181

M. Hunter

Concrete Domes – An Evaluation of

Their Advantages and Limitations

187

T. Weed

Over 1,000,000 Tons of Dome Storage

193

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