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
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
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Powerful and Mobile: Giant mobile Dust Control Design delivers extended Coverage The new trailer-mounted dust control system by Dust Control Technology features a throw range of 100 meters and the ability to deliver 140,000 square feet (15,500 square meters) of coverage area. 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 Conveyor Transfer Point Upgrade controls Dust at Brazil Port One of Brazil’s busiest ports is successfully managing dust emissions from its grain terminal conveyor system with an innovative transfer chute design. To prevent impacting the local community and adjacent docks with dust from loading and unloading agricultural commodities, the conveyors at the T-…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Ensuring Access to the Coal – Hauling up the hours at Indonesian Mine A coal mine in East Kalimantan (Indonesia) runs a fleet of eight Volvo excavators and 65 articulated haulers for the remove of overburden and some special tasks like fuel and water delivery. To keep this equipment productive, the Indonesian Volvo rep. has a special team onsite, which is supported by…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Checking a Belts Intactness – Surface Scanner Makes Conveyor Belt Damage Visible Belt conveyors are the lifeline of many bulk materials handling operations. Therefore, their continuous availability is of paramount importance. To help operators keep their systems running, Contitech offers a variety of inspection systems that present the conveyor belts actual state. read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Static Electricity Hazards – Dust Cloud Ignition caused by Static Electricity After emptying a powder from a plastic drum into a metal hopper, a spark occurred when the operator removed the drum, igniting the dust distributed in the air. The following paper presents an explanation about the “why” and “how not” of this accident. read more
Case Study Polar Expedition for Sandvik Mobile Crushing and Screening in the Antarctic UK engineering contractor BAM have been working with the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization Programme (AIMP) for a large infrastructure project in the Antarctic. In this programme, Sandvik was proud to be selected as the partner of choice to supply three mobile crushers and screens for a runway …read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study A New Bucket Wheel Excavator Complex for the Goonyella Mine A bucket wheel excavator – conveyor system – spreader complex will be put into operation in Australia for the first time in particularly difficult winning conditions. These difficulties were taken into account by the exceptional stipulations laid down for the layout of the machines. The complex …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
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article The Filling, Closing and Handling of Sacks Following a reference to the types of sacks available the considerations affecting the choice of sack packaging equipment are examined. Descriptions of basic open mouth and valve sack packing installations are given. The principles of operation of the various types of packers and their applications…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper From Garbage to Gold – Belt Scale Applications made easy even in demanding Environments A heavy-duty, high accuracy, full-frame single idler belt scale, Siemens Milltronics MSI is used for process and load-out control, providing continuous in-line weighing on a variety of products in primary and secondary industries. read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper 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
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Evolution of Bulk Solids Technology Since 1974 Cooperation of process engineers concerned with flow of bulk solids in bins, and civil engineers designing bins in terms of mechanical strength has improved but is not yet optimal. Angles of wall friction determined by shear testers can be used for process technological design of hoppers as well as …read more
White Paper How to select a Continuous Level Sensor Using a continuous level sensor to monitor the material level in your storage vessels can help your operation maintain efficiency – preventing costly process interruptions and keeping you up-to-date on your inventory level. This whitepaper is intended to help operations choose a continuous level s…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 White Paper Keep the Dust! Power Supplier’s Dust Management improves Safety, reduces Maintenance Coal fired power plants always face the problem of dust. Not only on top of the stack, but also in the process of conveying the solid fuel to the boiler. With regard to conveyor belt transfer points, there is a practical solution available on the market. read more
Case Study GKD: Sewage Treatment Plant enjoys greater Planning Reliability for its Belt Press Sonneberg Waterworks, Germany, operate four sewage treatment plants for around 50,000 residents. The Sonneberg-Heubisch sewage treatment plant has been using a Type 1003 filter belt with integrated wear indicator from GKD Gebr. Kufferrath AG (GKD) to dewater sewage sludge since January 2016. Beside …read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Transporting and Loading Bulk Materials Background details, basic design criteria, operational constraints and performance of two major materials handling installations are presented. The 18.8 km aerial rope way installed by BRECO for the Calcimine Company, Iran and which runs over very rugged mountainous terrain which for the early part …read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Permitting Procedures for Coal Port Construction The author reviews the major steps to be taken in order to receive the necessary permits for the construction of coal handling ports. The various federal and state air and water quality requirements are discussed as well as the regulations imposed by the Army Corps of Engineers. Based on the ex…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 Ensuring Gypsum Quality – Controlling of the Gypsum Production at E.ON’s MPP3 .ON operate a modern coal- and biomass-fired power plant in the Maasvlakte port area in Rotterdam. The necessary desulphurisation is steadily controlled to produce a saleable gypsum product. Its product quaility is monitored via moisture measurement. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article The Dual Carry Conveyor (DCC) – What we have learned from 13 Years of Operation of the Namakwa Sands Conveyor The Dual Carry Conveyor (DCC) at Namakwa Sands was designed, constructed and commissioned by Tekpro Projects in 2002, complete with its unique ‘Pretzel’ top and bottom strand swop over system. As well as simultaneously carrying material in both directions, the DCC has also been extended over the…read more