bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Roll-On/Roll-Off by Krupp Fördertechnik During the past few years, there has been an increasing request by clients for the delivery of fully-assembled and tes ed ship un loaders. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study The Two Newest Transshipment Terminals in the U.S. The author gives details of the two newest, ORBA designed and constructed, ore and pellet transshipment terminals which are both located on Lake Erie in the State of Ohio. The two newest transshipment terminals in the U.S are both situated on lake Erie in the State of Ohio. The Lorain Pellet Te…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study 15 Years Oilsand Transportation by Belt Conveyor Systems - From a Manufacturer's Viewpoint The authors review the special problems related to handling oilsand by conveyor belts. Very low temperatures and the nature of the product to be conveyed pose the most serious problems. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Unique Mine and Process: High Efficiency with Bioleaching and adapted Filtration Finland is currently witnessing several mine site establishments as the traditional industry strengthens its position within the Nordic countries. Talvivaara Mine is a great example of how alternative mining methods can be economical and how determination and cooperation can spur entry into the glob…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Transfer Point Upgrades – raising Throughput, reducing Dust and Spillage The terminal operator Kinder Morgan has announced completion load-out hopper and four belt conveyors carrying 1500 tonnes per hour of mineral ore concentrate, complete with five transfer points that comply with the company's "zero spill" principle. read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Keep it straight! Belt Positioning Systems can avoid Wear and Material Loss Depending on load distribution and running resistances, conveyor belts show a tendency to run off the straight line. This migration causes additional wear and may result in material losses. Please find hereafter examples, how to counter such behaviour. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Coal Slurry Storage and Reclaim Facility The Mohave Generating Station, located in the southern tip of Nevada, is a coal-fired power plant with two units at a power rating of 790 MW each. The coal plant is jointly owned by Nevada Power, Southern California Edison, Salt River Project and L.A. Department of Water and Power and is operated by…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 Technical Article Computer Assisted Terminal Operations Management Systems This paper describes an integrated computer facility supporting the functions and responsibilities of shift operations scheduling maintenance and management using real-time interactive techniques. The functions and responsibilities as related to coal export terminals are specifically addressed altho…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Homogenizing/Blending Plant Applications in South Africa with Special Reference to Gencor's Hlobane and Optimum Plants This paper describes how an analysis of the functions objectives and decision criteria of homogenising/blending plants by South African metallurgists and engineers have led to a wide range of applications of this technology in South Africa over a relatively short timespan of 15 years with some inter…read more
Case Study North Incinerator Finds Solution to Excessive Sweep Elbow Wear At Montgomery County's North Incinerator plant, there was a problem several years ago. The Dayton, OH, area trash-to-energy plant was experiencing repeated shutdowns due to sweep elbow failure in its dense phase pneumatic conveying system, a component of the lime injection system in operation there.…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Dust Generation and Control in Materials Handling The mechanisms are described by which dust is generated and dispersed in materials handling systems and the general approach to dust control is outlined. Specific methods of dust control mentioned include: modification of handling system, hoods, booths, containment, water sprays and air curtains; em…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Feeding of Bulk Solids: A Review The benefits of mass flow have long been recognized: elimination of ratholing, controlled flow of fine powders without flooding, minimization of segregation, defined and predictable residence time for processing applications, no stagnant regions where particles can degrade, etc. Design techniq…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Staten Island Coal Export Terminal The authors review the future prospects for the export of steam coal from the USA and the available port facilities on the East Coast to deal with this. The background to the decision to build a major new coal export terminal on Staten Island is detailed. The plans for the terminal, to be completed …read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study The Siwertell Coal Unloader at Kingsnorth The Siwertell ship unloader is a continuous bulk unloader, that has been used extensively to unload cement, grain and feedstocks, and minerals. More recently, it has been used for unloading coal, and two Siwertells have been purchased by the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB) in Great Bri…read more
Case Study JOEST: Full Screening Power at the Arctic Circle in Norway Scandinavia’s biggest producer of iron ore is relying on JOEST screening technology. The project comprises of a new, turnkey screening and conveying system to prepare iron ore pellets for shipping. Kiruna, the northernmost city of Sweden, is home to an iron ore mine of the same name, which process…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article The Development of Bucket Wheel Excavators During the Last Fifty Years This article reviews the important development steps in the manufacture of bucket wheel excavators during the past 50 years. New developments and technical improvements in the areas of crawler drives, slewing gear, the bucket wheel, and the conveyor belt of the wheel boom are presented in detail. A …read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Slurry, Paste and Cake: Transport by hydraulic driven Piston Pumps The traditional way to transport liquids and semi liquid material generally uses a lot of water. But nowadays, where water has become a limited resource, this is no longer acceptable. However, the amount of water needed can be easily reduced – by selecting the right kind of pumping system. read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Troubleshooting Belt Cleaners – Optimising Productivity rather than fixing Breakdowns In todays mining industry optimized productivity is of paramount importance also in the field of material conveying. This requires belts with clean and undamaged surface. Following please find five points to ponder with regard to belt cleaners. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Research Paper Load Stability of Bulk Cargoes during Ship Transport The safe ocean transport of bulk cargoes on large bulk ships is vitally dependent on the stability of the cargo under the influence of the rolling, pitching and yawing motion of the ship and the transmission of vibration from the ship’s engine and propulsion machinery as well as wave motion induce…read more
Case Study Martin Engineering: Tata Plant Expansion includes Training Facility with life-size Conveyor Models Martin Engineering has helped one of the largest steel manufacturers in the world to train new staff on conveyor operations and safety at one of the company’s newest facilities. After expanding the existing plant, Tata Steel Ltd. constructed a dedicated training facility and invited Martin Enginee…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Mechanical Dewatering of Fine Coal and Refuse Slurries Alternative solid/liquid separation techniques offer a wide range of equipment for the dewatering of fine coal slurries. The importance of selecting the most effective combination of dewatering methods is underlined by the increasing costs of thermal energy required by conventional drying operations…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper New Developments in Continuous Mining and Materials Handling Bulk mining and handling technologies have been affected in two ways by the soaring cost of oil and oil products in recent years. Firstly, the substitution of oil by coal, oil sands and oil shale demands the development of high-capacity mining and handling equipment and secondly, the rising fue…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study A Large Coal Storage and Blending Facility at the Monroe Power Plant The new coal handling facility for Detroit Edison's Monroe Plant is nearing completion. The capability to blend high and low sulfur coals will enable the plant operators to comply with increasingly stringent sulfur dioxide emission standards. The facility will also permit the company to achieve a hi…read more