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  1. Wizard74

    Vapor release

    Hi, I would like to ask for help on a vapor release calculation. A known superheated liquid at temperature T and pressure P, flows through a 50%-opened gate valve to atmospheric pressure in a 6" pipe. The liquid then flashes, travels 1m through the 6" pipe and is then released out of the...
  2. Wizard74

    Air Flow for Dense Phase Conveying System

    Hi, I have 2 pellet lines utilizing dense phase positive-pressure conveying systems. Both lines have the same conveying distance. Line 1: Products: 95% are surface lubricated Conveying line geometry: after exiting from RV, the 4" pipeline travels horizontally for 10 metres before making a...
  3. Wizard74

    Step-down pressure of demin water line

    I am looking for options to reduce the demin water pressure from a 8 barg header to about 5 barg for a downstream process unit. The downstream unit has been designed to work with a low pressure rating and there is a relief valve set at 5.5 barg. Anybody got any sugestions on what can be used to...
  4. Wizard74

    Dessicant Specifications

    Hi, I'm in the process of procuring an air drying dessicant. The dessicant is housed in two towers which is sequenced to alternate to dry the incoming compressed air. The dessicant used is activated alumina. My process requirements: Airflow: 1000 m3/hr Incoming dew point: 29 degC (tropical...
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    Reference for Capital Expenditure Planning and Budgeting

    Hi all, I'm looking for references/books on how to plan and budget for annual capital expenditure for new equipment / eqipment upgrades on the scale of a single existing plant. Please let me know if you have any recommendations. Thanks
  6. Wizard74

    Product buildup in Surge Hopper

    Hi, Plastic pellets in my company sometimes build up in surge hoppers even though the rotary valves below the surge hoppers are running near maximum speed. (The rotary valves are not under-designed for this application.) One possible root cause is that the clearance between the rotary valve...

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