bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Screw-type Technology for Economical Ship Unloading Peter Göransson, sales manager for Siwertell AB explains how it is possible to achieve significant long-term savings through the use of high-capacity unloaders. read more
Case Study Cutting Edge Shredding Equipment for Solid Recovered Fuel Lindner’s Komet series has been the benchmark in secondary shredding for decades. It has scored top marks for the new features introduced in 2022, optimising the energy efficiency and throughput as well as ease of maintenance. Innovation at the cutting edge. read more
Case Study BossTek: Busy Port uses Dust Control Cannon for Handling & Storage of Commodities A leader in dust control solutions has helped a port located along the Hudson River control fugitive particle emissions at the dock and in the industrial park using atomized mist technology. The Port of Coeymans employs two DustBoss® DB-60 atomized mist cannons from BossTek® for dust suppression…read more
White Paper Martin Engineering: Reduce Conveyor Maintenance Time through better Access Virtually every vehicle on the road today is designed with a hood that can be easily opened for access to the engine, so mechanics can perform routine service and diagnose / address problems that arise during its lifespan. Conveyor systems should be designed in much the same way, with convenient poi…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper 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
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study A Mobile In-Pit Crushing System for Overburden at Iscor's Grootegeluk Coal Mine In this paper the mobile in-pit crushing system for over burden, which was commissioned in July 1981, at lscor's Grootegeluk Coal Mine, is described. Special reference is made to some engineering aspects of the system compo nents, operating practice and an economic appraisal of the system. …read more
Case Study Calizamar uses Crushing Technology from BHS-Sonthofen to produce Sand The Dominican building materials manufacturer Calizamar, S.A. relies on crushing technology from BHS-Sonthofen. The company has commissioned the BHS rotor impact mill of type RPM 1513 to produce high-quality crushed sand. With this machine, there are now three crushing plants from BHS-Sonthofen in o…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Twist and Run – Europe’s longest Belt Conveyor for French Cement Factory Reducing the number of transfer points in long distance conveying results in lower energy requirements as well as in improved product quality due to lower particle attrition. Due to their patented technology a French supplier was able to install Europe’s longest belt conveyor with both flights run…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Overcoming a Mines Embankment: IPCC-system with new Belt Conveying Concept for steep Opencast Minewalls In order to allow for a continuous high capacity conveying system out of steep walled open pit mines Thyssenkrupp together with Contitech and Siemens developed the Chevron Megapipe conveyor with an up to 900 mm outer diameter. The pipe belt features highest tensile strength as well as a ribbed carry…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
Case Study BHS Mixers used in a major Project to build a Hydro Dam in Portugal Talleres Alquezar has been successfully using two BHS mixers in a modular plant to produce a total volume of 400,000 m3 of hydro dam concrete in Portugal since 2017. The twin-shaft batch mixer has debunked the industry myth that the technology is unsuitable for these types of concrete mixes and has …read more
Case Study CDE commissions its largest C&D Waste Plant in Canada for Calgary Aggregate Recycling Recently commissioned at CAR’s recycling facility in south east Calgary, the new 250 tons per hour (tph) washing solution, designed and engineered by CDE, will take centre stage on Thursday 7th September 2023 as industry representatives gather to learn more about CDE’s innovative recycling proce…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Elevator Modernisation – New Technology increases Elevator Service Life at Lafarge Cement Plant Lafarge's modernisation of the production facilities at its plant in the town of Wössingen, Germany, also included an existing belt bucket elevator. Thanks to a new technology, this elevator could be easily altered and his service life considerably be increased. read more
Case Study BFM® fitting solves Dust and Downtime Issues for Minerals Processor Calcium carbonate is used extensively in building industry products, from cement to paint pigments to wallboards. It is a fine, abrasive white powder, making calcium carbonate processing notoriously problematic in terms of dust containment. When one of the largest manufacturers of calcium carbonate …read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Sand from the Rocks – New Type of Crushed Sand to replace Natural Sand in Concrete Production The availability of natural sand for concrete production is facing challenges, while the so-called waste stockpiles at aggregate crushing areas are causing problems for producers. This means that the industry has a huge need to solve this challenge by finding suitable technology for usable crushed s…read more
Case Study Circular Economy: Sennebogen Electric Material Handlers support efficient Port Handling The principles of the circular economy gain increasing importance in the construction industry and represent an important concept for companies' sustainability efforts. In this context, resources should be returned to the cycle and reused in an environmentally friendly manner. The PRADIER Group, a F…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Bag House Operation Problems: Failure Patterns, Problem Identification and Solutions More stringent air-pollution laws are drawing more attention to the off gas cleaning facilities of industrial and power plants. Nowadays, bag filters are gaining more and more attention also in medium and high temperature applications. Typical problems arising from physical function and chemical imp…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study “Clean” Recycling – Concrete & Asphalt Recycler utilizes Atomized Dust Suppression Reducing the need to landfill huge amounts of reusable debris from road repair includes the processing of these materials during which a greaat amount of dust is produced. A California company solved its dust problems with an special water mist generator. 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 Case Study New Technology for a ‘new’ Mine – A sustainable, innovative Partnership for reactivating a Philipino Copper Mine In 2007 a Philipino copper mine was reactivated after half a decade of decommissioning. To improve the technical and financial results the mining company engaged a specialist company for the upgrade and expansion of the concentrator plant, the capacity of which grew by 50%. read more
bulk solids handling Journal 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
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study More economic Open Pit Mining: In-pit Crushing and Conveying System in Phosphate Mining Phosphate is an indispensable material for growth and thriving of plants, animals and men. As phosphate ore is only available in limited supplies in very few regions of the world it is of paramount importance to make extraction of the material as sustainable as possible. read more
Case Study BEUMER Group: No dust in the hold – Anglo American relies on Ship Loaders from FAM The mining group Anglo American relies on a ship loading system of FAM, a member of the BEUMER Group, for the loading of mined copper ore from the Peruvian plant Quellaveco. Thanks to the system’s special construction, no material can enter the environment. Anglo American benefits from a high load…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