Oct 30, 2006 #1 Tuisko Chemical Joined May 31, 2006 Messages 1 Location CA Problem: conveying a wet solid (1 mm ID, 2 mm length cyclinders, coated with 9%wt. kerosene) using a pneumatic conveying system, over a short distance (< 70 ft). Where can I find what optimal material-to-air ratio to use?
Problem: conveying a wet solid (1 mm ID, 2 mm length cyclinders, coated with 9%wt. kerosene) using a pneumatic conveying system, over a short distance (< 70 ft). Where can I find what optimal material-to-air ratio to use?
Oct 30, 2006 #2 JimCasey Mechanical Joined Oct 29, 2003 Messages 924 Location US Check with your system vendor. I have had good experience with Premier Pneumatics: http://www.premierpneumatics.comThey will usually set up a test in their lab if you send in a drum of your stuff. There may be other vendors who will provide the same service. Upvote 0 Downvote
Check with your system vendor. I have had good experience with Premier Pneumatics: http://www.premierpneumatics.comThey will usually set up a test in their lab if you send in a drum of your stuff. There may be other vendors who will provide the same service.
Oct 30, 2006 #3 bimr Civil/Environmental Joined Feb 25, 2003 Messages 9,380 Location US Have you thought about pumping it with a progressive cavity pump? Upvote 0 Downvote
Nov 1, 2006 1 #4 MikeHalloran Mechanical Joined Aug 29, 2003 Messages 14,450 Location US The progressing cavity pump might work out cheaper than dealing with a continuous flow of kerosene- laden air, too. Mike Halloran Pembroke Pines, FL, USA Upvote 0 Downvote
The progressing cavity pump might work out cheaper than dealing with a continuous flow of kerosene- laden air, too. Mike Halloran Pembroke Pines, FL, USA