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 Baioni: Crushing Plants at Service of Infrastructure Project in Cuba Just 2017, a new stationary crushing and screening plant with a dry capacity of 20,000 m3 per month was commissioned in the Cuban province of Holguin near Bariay. In recent years, the Cuban government has invested several million euros in the purchase of a number of different crushing plants from Ba…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Dust Removal from Filters: High Efficiency and minimised Maintenance Classical dust removal systems are characterised by short maintenance intervals, short service life and high energy consumption. The new FlowOff dust removal systems combines the dust removal equipment with a flow feeder that eliminates all moving parts and offers high efficiency at reduced operatin…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper More efficient Fertilizer Production: Reduced Product Penetration increases Productivity Phosphorus is one of the most important macronutrients in fertilizers. To cater for the worlds growing demand for fertilizers, producers all over the world expand their production capacity and modernise their existing processing facilities to enhance the effectiveness of their processes, e.g. the de…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Design of Coal Storage Barns Using Reinforced Earth The concept of large capacity gravity flow storage barns with steeply sloping interior sidewalls is coming into widespread use at various process and transportation interfaces of both producers and users. Such storage facilities with their high-volume discharge capability provide many economies in l…read more
Case Study Smart Elbow® Deflection Elbow Installation Brought in $30,000 Under Projected Budget At Miller Brewing Company's Fort Worth, TX, facility, staff engineer Roy Marin was faced with an interesting problem two years ago — a problem that was solved by using the patented HammerTek Smart Elbow® deflection elbow. The Smart Elbow flow device provides change of direction in pneumatic and s…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
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
White Paper Conveyor Fires: Causes and Prevention The global leader in conveyor accessories, Martin Engineering, is dedicated to conveyor safety by educating the bulk handling industry on the hazards of conveyor fires. With the Foundations™ Learning Center, the largest comprehensive free conveyor training archive on the web, Martin experts give d…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Demolition Waste Recycling Plant maximises Throughput – Recycling Plant Operator invests in new Plant Infrastructure With the leasing license of its current recycling facility expiring in 2014, an Oxford based plant operator had a new facility designed with higher throughput and improved material recovery. 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
Case Study Pneumatic Deflection Elbows cut Wear, Dust, Offload Time for Bulk Project Contractor Robert Ober & Associates is a specialty design/build firm that serves an international client base for bulk material handling projects that range from USD25,000 retrofit contracts to USD25 million turnkey plant projects. The company began specifying Smart Elbow® deflection elbows from HammerTek…read more
Case Study Martin Engineering: Conveyor Equipment Manufacturer uses unique Strategy to Control Dust Emissions Martin Engineering has helped mitigate dust emissions at the underground limestone mine of a cement production plant by implementing an innovative transfer point solution. Using a specially-designed dust control unit (DCU) to spray a surfactant onto both sides of the cargo stream during transfe…read more
Case Study Design and Control Philosophy of the 4.7 km NMDC Downhill Conveyor in Kumaraswamy, India This paper describes the mechanical design and control philosophy of one of the most complex conveyor installations in the world, if not the most complexed. NMDC contracted ELECON/CKIT Conveyor Engineers (collaboration) to design the horizontal curve downhill conveyor. ELECON was awarded the contrac…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Research Paper Flow and Pressure during Centric and Eccentric Discharge in Cylindrical Silos This article presents an experimental investigation of the flow pattern and wall pressure due to centric and eccentric discharge. The experiment were performed on a metal silo prototype using corn as a granular material. The silo prototype used in the study was built of a metallic cylinder, which ca…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Keep the Dust! Complete Dust Suppression System for the Handling of Bulk Solid Materials Dust is a nuisance in almost any bulk solids handling application, as it is harmfull for the health of employees and neighbouring as well as for the environment. Therefore, binding or capturing of dust is of paramount importance. read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Modern Temporary Grain Storage In order to store grain safely at a reasonable storage and handling price, the concept of bunker storage is receiving increased interest. The reasons for the Development of the bunker concept by Victorian Grain Elevators Board are given. 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
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Drying and Storage of Rice in New South Wales An award winning storage/drier system for paddy rice, consisting of circular storage bins, is introduced. This system is capable of continuously batch drying paddy and maintaining a high quality and high volume product. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Creating Value from Overburden: Valuable Rock Grade obtained from Contaminated Feed Material he new dry process clay adhesions from screen waste produced in quarries and gravel pits. Operators report that they are able to convert more than 90 % of contaminated feed material into salable rock grade using the ‘Combimix’ system. read more
Case Study Modern Process Equipment: Chain-Vey for Flour outperforms Screw Conveyors and Pneumatic Conveyors A large flour producer in the US manufactures and distributes corn flour as an ingredient in various food products. Roughly one year ago plant engineers installed three 6-inch Chain-Vey tubular drag conveyors for the transport of yellow and white corn flour. The Chain-Veys supplied by Modern P…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Utilisation of Water Mist – Dust and Odour Capture in the Bulk Materials and the Processing Industry In many areas of the bulk material Industry, dust and odour represent a large problem. If such emissions can’t be avoided their abatement and capture becomes mandatory. This can be done by capturing them with fine water droplets. read more
White Paper Wearing thin – Causes and Solutions for Conveyor Belts that have to be replaced prematurely due to Surface Wear Conveyor operators all over the world waste millions very year because the belts they are using are wearing out much faster than they should be doing. The biggest single influence on the wear rate of a conveyor belt is its ability to resist the effects of abrasion. Here, conveyor belt specialist Les…read more
White Paper Conveyor Transfer Point Design: Material Containment for Safety & Efficiency Since most Conveyor Injuries occur during Routine Maintenance or Cleaning, the Control of fugitive Materials is one of the most important Factors to reduce Hazards and prevent Injuries. In this article Martin Engineering explains how, in a properly-engineered transfer point, each component is employ…read more