bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Continuous Versus Discontinuous Shipunloading This paper compares the advantages, disadvantages, and status of grab and continuous coal unloading systems for ocean-going ships. read more
Case Study BHS-Sonthofen optimizes crushing at Dachser Fertigbeton-Kieswerke Building materials supplier Dachser is currently expanding and optimizing its gravel plant in Türkheim by integrating a second rotor impact mill of type RPM 1113 from BHS-Sonthofen. In addition, BHS supplied the complete control system to ensure seamless coordination of the two machines. This makes…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Research Paper Reclaim Power and Geometry of Bin Interfaces in Belt and Apron Feeders Based on common sense measures and a simplified physical model, some design criteria are given for achieving proper dimensioning of bin interfaces in the case of belt and apron feeders. How the reclaim power closely related to wear, depends on the geometry of the interface between silo and feeder is…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Coal Shiploaders for the Mississippi The author compares various shiploader designs and gives price estimates on the basis of mid 1980 bids covering marine construction and equipment. Three schemes were compared: traveling loader, dual radial loaders and single linear loader. These systems are ranked according to their production rate,…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study The Tuticorin Coal Terminals: Features of an Unloading Facility for TNEB’s Power Plants In Tuticorin, India, Tamil Nandu Electricity Board operates a five-units coal fired power plant, that receive coal via rail and sea route. Although shore-mounted continuous unloading systems were also considered during the development of the terminals, geared vessels with mounted grab unloaders made…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study United States Ports: Coal Based Expansion In the past 18 months 'International Bulk Journal' has published approximately 80 pages of text discussing in depth issues affecting the expansion of dry bulk handling ports on the North American continent. These detailed the various projects on the U.S. east and west coasts the Canadian west coast …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 Design Considerations for Loads on Feeders Controlled discharge of bulk solids from hoppers and silos is achieved by using a properly designed feeder. In many installations the feeder is required to serve an opening size considerably greater than the critical arching dimensions of the bulk solid so that flow from the hopper is guaranteed. In…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Belt Weighing Test Facility at Warren Spring Laboratory The economic and other advantages of belt weighers are reviewed and a history of research into belt weighing at Warren Spring Laboratory (WSL) is given. The paper then describes the aims and objectives of the present Belt Weighing Co-operative Project, which includes industrial sponsorship, and its …read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Basic Design of the Bucket Wheel Excavator for the Goonyella Mine Overburden stripping at Goonyella Mine has already reached the stage where drag lines alone cannot handle the depth or achieve the production targets required without the aid of additional (pre-stripping) equipment. Currently, a fleet of twelve scrapers is being used for this purpose but long term p…read more