Flow of Solids/Pneumatic Conveying Combo Course

Here’s a preview of what you’ll learn:

Flow of Solids in Bins, Hoppers Chutes, and Feeders (CH032):

 

• The pitfalls of poor bulk solids handling
• Common flow problems and their costly consequences
• The flow patterns and features of silos, bins and hoppers
• Testing bulk solids flow properties and how to use the results
• Solving ongoing bulk solids feeder problems
• Why fine powders can have restricted or uncontrolled flow rate
• Step-by-step procedures for designing a bin or silo
• Practical solutions to segregation mechanisms problems
• Selecting the appropriate common flow aid device
• How to avoid transfer chute plugging and how to minimize wear and dusting

Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Solids (CH033):

 

• Modes of conveying: Dilute phase and dense phase
• Types of systems: Positive pressure, vacuum, pull/push and closed loop
• The science underlying gas and solids flow through pipelines
• Understand key terms – like “saltation and pickup velocity” and “solids loading ratio”
• How to read a state diagram illustrating system performance
• The four primary system components: Gas mover, silo/feeder, pipeline/bends and separator
• How to select elbows, line chargers and other key primary system components
• Know the features of solid separators – cyclones, filter/collectors and bag house
• Dense phase conveying technology – what you need to know
• Troubleshooting common conveying problems – including wear, attrition, rate limitation and line plugging
• Applying safe handling practices for the pneumatic conveying of combustible solids