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
Technical Article Matching Feeder Extraction Pattern with Hopper Hopper design is primarily based on the nature and physical properties of the material to be stored, but the feeder is also very important. The first decision is to choose an appropriate flow regime, Generally, mass flow is selected for products that deteriorate over time, funnel flow for inert, fre…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 Case Study An Important Achievement in a U.S. Cement Plant The installation of a mobile toothed roller crusher which can handle widely differing large size hard and dry as well as moist and sticky materials and its technical data are described, as well as the reclaiming machines which recover these products from stockpile. An innovative approach led to an e…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 Case Study Next Level Mining – New overall Control System helps Swedish Mine to meet tomorrow’s Demands Garpenberg’s lead, silver and zinc has been mined since the 13th century. ABB’s Next Level Mining approach to automate and integrate its processes offers something more important than a rich past: It is aimed to enable a profitable future. 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 Technical Article Assessment of Methanol as a Carrier Liquid for Coal Transport Through Pipelines The use of pipelines for the transportation of coal in slurry form has great advantages over more conventional means of transport. At present water is usually used as a carrying medium but this has some disadvantages. The author reviews the possible use of methanol as an alternative and discusses at…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Grain Loading at Ukrainian Port – Unique Radial Telescopic Shiploader replaces several Gantry Cranes A new radial telescopic shiploader was installed in an Ukranian port for the rapid loading of grain. Special features like the partially rail mounted design for parallel movement along the berth make this shiploader a unique machine. 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
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper The Current Status of Hydraulic Backfill Techniques in South Africa The gold mining operation in South Africa produces a mix ture of gold-bearing ore and broken waste rock which, after a primary separation of the barren waste is hauled to the surface. The end products of the mining operation are gold and two types of waste material, a broken rock and a silt sized ro…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
Case Study Circular Economy: Norway’s largest Metal Recycler selects STEINERT Sorting Systems The Norwegian company Metallco AS collects and sorts all types of scrap metal and turns the collected raw materials into new aluminium in its in-house smelting plant. As a part of this process, the company uses STEINERT sorting technology in the sorting facility that was opened in 2022. With t…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Research Paper Particle Degradation of ROM Coal and Washery Tailings up to 63 mm Size with Horizontal Hydrotransport In the hydrotransport of materials with a wide range of particle sizes the degradation of the feed during transport is of paramount importance. The test rig at Bergbau-Forschung has been used to investigate a wide range of material and equipment parameters in their effect on the production of fines.…read more
White Paper Successful Commissioning of KREISEL Ceramic Rotary Feeder at PPC Hercules This article reports on the benefits of KREISEL Ceramic Rotary feeder ZSV-H towards the screw pumps, and on the successful commissioning of ZSV-H in September, 2015. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study ETSI Coal Evaluation Plant The objectives and testwork results of ETSl's Coal Evaluation Plant are summarized and a description of the principal components for preparation, dewatering handling and storing as well as water treatment are given. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article The Use of Computers for Heterogeneous Slurry Pumping Analysis The pipeline transportation of solids by heterogeneous sus pension in a carrying fluid is a complex phenomenon. The well researched documented and reliable hydraulic theory applicable to the flow of a truly homogeneous fluid with measurable properties such as water is not applicable to slurry flow a…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Rotary Valve Selection for Pneumatic Conveying Systems Selecting a rotary valve for use in a pneumatic conveying system is somewhat of a fine art. If undertaken properly the end result will be a total system with a long-range operating performance and high efficiency. In choosing the correct rotary valve for a particular system, the designer must c…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 Case Study Cement Supply to Remote Construction Sites This article describes how the problem of shipping and storing of cement in large quantities has been solved in two particular installations. Large construction projects such as harbours and airports usually consume enormous quantities of concrete, requiring thousands of tons of cement a month.…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 Research Paper Increase of the Suction Head by Means of the "Air-Lift" Method The use of suction methods for cleaning operations in inaccessible holes has many practical advantages. A major difficulty is the limited suction depth which can be achieved in normal use this being controlled by the atmospheric pressure, allowing only 10 m suction head in the case of water. Th…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Pipe Behaviour in Bottom Ash Slurry Systems This study presents the results of an 18-year long investigation of pipe deterioration in cyclone stag slurry transport. The goal was to study pipe behaviour in this extremely abrasive service and select an optimum piping material. Comparisons are given for high quality alloy cast steel pipes and pi…read more
Case Study UNTHA Shredder efficiently handles all Kinds of Scrap Tyres Scrap tyres – whether from wheelbarrows, cars, or trucks – must withstand high loads, which is why they are made of particularly resistant materials such as natural rubber, steel, and nylon. All these materials form a complex, durable compound. In order to make good use of used tyres at the end …read more