bulk solids handling Journal White Paper In-Pit Crushing and Conveying The author reviews the factors leading up to the selection of In-Pit Crushing and Conveying technology and discusses the currently available options in equipment selection. read more
Case Study Metal Detectors prevent Plant Damage at Plasmor Plasmor has installed three Bunting metal detectors to locate tramp metal and prevent damage to processing plant at their building block manufacturing site in Heck, East Yorkshire/UK. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Research Paper The Way to the DIN 22123 – Indentation Rolling Resistance of Conveyor Belts Belt conveyors are the adequate solution for the transport of large mass flows from a technological, an economical and an environmental point of view. From the industry, longer conveying distances and a higher mass flow are demanded. Consequently, a higher power requirement for operating such convey…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Lining Materials for Bulk Solids Handling Equipment – Selection of Materials for the Iron & Steel Industry – An Integrated Approach The handling, storage and transportation of raw materials and intermediate products in the preliminary stages of iron and steel production are a cumbersome task, due to their vast amount and abrasiveness. Liners may help to reduce these negative effects. 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 Pneumatic Conveying Equipment for the Mining Industry The author describes heavy duty equipment for the application of dilute-phase pneumatic conveying of large-size abrasive rock or coal under rugged underground mining conditions which can have advantages over conveyor belts bucket elevators or other forms of transport. read more
Case Study Using Level Sensors For Inventory Control Level measurement is one of the most common parameters measured in process industries. Level sensors use various technologies to measure the level of solids in a silo or bins. The amount of material on hand is calculated using data such as the size of the storage vessel, the distance to the mat…read more
bulk solids handling Journal 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
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study How to Handle Recyclables – UK’s First Terex-Fuchs MHL250E Long-Reach Materials Handler The recycling of used building materials needs a thorough sorting of the delivered materials. Terex-Fuchs’ new long reach material handler is a compact machine with a great operating range, ideally suited for the handling of recyclables. 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 Technical Article Continuous Conveying in Open Pit Mines Various open pit mining systems with hard rock and unconsolidated overburden are analyzed and the main differences between discontinuous, semi-continuous and fully continuous mining and transportation methods are outlined. It is demonstrated that future open pit mining systems will tend to use …read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Climate Adaption: Extreme Weather Events and the Mining Industry The damage caused by recent flooding across eastern Australia highlights the vulnerability of the built environment to extreme weather events. Flooding is part of the natural cycle of climate variability everywhere so the current discussion about whether the recent floods were caused by climate chan…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Idlers Made to Measure – Choosing the best Idler for the Job Cuts Operating Costs The significance of the idlers is often underestimated when efficiency analysis is performed on belt conveyors. Because price is often the sole selection criterion, the idlers have to be inexpensive. However, that mentality often results in higher operating costs. read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Cost Reduction in Belt Conveying – Cost-efficient and Application-oriented Design of Steel Cord Conveyor Belts for the Mining Industry Conveyor belts in the mining industry are facing ever higher demands as regards conveying capacity, conveyor length, service life and energy efficiency. In addition to designs acc. to various general standards manufacturers further develop their products for better economy. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Research Paper Stochastic Models for Gravity Flow: Numerical Considerations aterial flow analysis is commonly required in mining methods were the rock has to move from its initial position to the extraction point, commonly known as gravity flow. This happens in mining methods such as sublevel caving, panel caving, block caving. During this process the ore is diluted with wa…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Sampling of Coal in the USA Over the years the use of mechanical sampling systems has grown rapidly in the USA. With about 1 billion (109) tons of coal being mined, the need for accurate sampling systems is proving itself throughout the industry. The complexity of coal sampling, however, has not made it easy to design and…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Under Extreme Conditions – Level Measurement in High Temperature, Harsh and Abrasive Ambience Non-contact microwave sensors can be used in various industries. Through the use of simple mechanical tools and components, they sensors can be easily adapted to harsh operating environments with high temperatures, extreme dust generation or abrasion. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Research Paper Contact Forces in Hexagonal Idler Housing of Pipe Conveyor – A Mathematic-Statistical Evaluation The development of pipe conveyors is not yet finished. Parts with the lowest lifetime, i.e. the moving conveyor belt and the idlers are tested before the conveyor is being put into operation. The design of the supporting construction is adjusted toby practical experience and tests on various experim…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper 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
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper 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
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Circular Blending System for Coal PHB Weserhütte (PWH) have built and recently commissioned two circular stockpile systems which are used to stack, homogenize and reclaim raw coal for Gewerkschaft Sophia Jacoba in Hückelhoven, Germany. The total system is the first circular stockpile blending plant of its kind in the world and bec…read more
Case Study Impact Crusher from BHS-Sonthofen processes Turkish Perlite for the Juice Industry Harborlite Aegean in Turkey, a subsidiary of Imerys, now processes different types of perlite for the juice industry with an impact crusher of type PB 0806 from BHS-Sonthofen. This is the first time for the machine to be used for this purpose. Tests with original material in Sonthofen and previous e…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Tough Conditions, robust Run – Rolling Bearings in Bulk Conveying Applications In the bulk conveying industry, new improvements in rolling bearing technology open new application fields or allow the optimisation of existing designs by increase the bearing life or realising a power enhancement. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Speeding up Wagon Unloading – C-Frame type Tandem Rotary Tippler and Transfer Platform for high capacity Wagon Unloading in India Railway transport is one of the most important means of transport for huge amounts of dry bulk solids. Often, train unloading is a bottle neck of such systems. A solution to this problem is presented in the article below. read more