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 It’s all about the Mix – Mixing and Granulation of Sinter Material in the Steel Industry With regard to abrasiveness sinter raw materials in the iron and steel industry are among the most demanding when it comes to mixing processes, especially, as these have to performed continuosly on a 24/7 basis. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Finite Element Structural Analysis of Movable Crusher Supports Finite element analysis is applied to two different basic structural arrangements. One configuration utilises a plate shell structure to carry the loads similar to the construction used for the marine industry. The other configuration utilises a space frame made up of columns beams and bracing simil…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Sand from the Rocks – New Type of Crushed Sand to replace Natural Sand in Concrete Production The availability of natural sand for concrete production is facing challenges, while the so-called waste stockpiles at aggregate crushing areas are causing problems for producers. This means that the industry has a huge need to solve this challenge by finding suitable technology for usable crushed s…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 New Technology for a ‘new’ Mine – A sustainable, innovative Partnership for reactivating a Philipino Copper Mine In 2007 a Philipino copper mine was reactivated after half a decade of decommissioning. To improve the technical and financial results the mining company engaged a specialist company for the upgrade and expansion of the concentrator plant, the capacity of which grew by 50%. 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
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Aerial Ropeways Efficient and Economic Transport Systems The technical and economic advantages of aerial ropeways over competitive transport systems are outlined. A detailed cost comparison study of the aerial ropeway with a truck system clearly shows the economic superiority of the ropeway transport system. read more
White Paper Mobile Odor Control System for Freezing Temperatures A global innovator in industrial odor control technology has announced a new heated model in its lineup of mobile equipment engineered to manage outdoor odor vapor from landfills, waste treatment facilities, livestock operations, paper mills, food processing plants and other operations that experien…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 White Paper Simulating a Transfer Station – Maplesoft Engineering Solutions Team helps FLSmidth develop revolutionary Mining Equipment FLSmidth kept their design of an innovative machine on track, and saved millions of dollars down the line when they consulted the services of Maplesoft’s Engineering Solutions team. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Research Paper Stresses in Silos Part 1: Bulk Solid Properties - Stresses in the Vertical Section An important part of bulk solids technology is the understanding of stresses (bulk solid pressures) acting on silo walls which, in turn, is important for the stability of silos. However, the behavior of bulk solids is taught in universities within the frame of mechanical process engineering, or conv…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 Technical Article Dust Emissions from Coal Wagons: Reducing Emissions from the Surface of Coal Due to the increase in Australian coal’s demand and potential increase in dust emission, the Australian coal industry is committed to minimize the impact of dust emission from the bulk solids handling system. Research work carried out to assess the performance of experimental methods of reducing d…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 Baking Powder from Coke – New Process for Eco-friendly Conversion of Process Gases In a new process developed in cooperation between ThyssenKrupp and Berlin Technical University coke oven gas, a by-product from the production of coke, can be converted into marketable products such as fertilizers or chemical propellants. read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Silo Discharge Aids – Active Devices to solve Bulk Material Flow Problems Although the knowledge is available to design silo with reliable flow, problems still occur quite frequently, for example, with old installations or if the properties of the material to be stored change. In such cases, a silo discharge aid can be a feasible solution. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Utilizing Regrind: Processing of Residues from Plastic Production To enable recyclates to be used 1:1 as a substitute for virgin material there are two crucial factors. On the one hand, sufficient raw recycling material has to be available and, on the other hand, it has to be possible to process this material economically to make recycled pellets with customised p…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 Case Study A Post-Stressed Concrete Silo to Store 30,000 t of Cement The paper describes important predesign design, tendering and construction aspects of a single cell 30,000 t cement silo owned and operated by Adelaide Brighton Cement Limited and located on a wharf in Port Adelaide, South Australia. All elements of the structure are discussed and particular emphasi…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
Case Study BEUMER Group: No dust in the hold – Anglo American relies on Ship Loaders from FAM The mining group Anglo American relies on a ship loading system of FAM, a member of the BEUMER Group, for the loading of mined copper ore from the Peruvian plant Quellaveco. Thanks to the system’s special construction, no material can enter the environment. Anglo American benefits from a high load…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 Case Study The Storage of PVC Powders The authors describe the properties of PVC powders which are relevant to their storage, consider some of the bulk storage options available and describe the approach which is being adopted by BP Chemicals at its factory In Barry, South Wales. read more