Discharge & Feeder Systems

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Discharge systems

• Determination of optimal discharge system for a given bulk material and process requirements
• Comparison of performance of various discharge systems such as metering valves, rotary valves, screws, etc.
• Review of propositions from system suppliers

Apron feeders

• Review of existing and planned systems
• Design improvement for reduction of spillage
• Design improvement for increase in throughput
• Design improvement to reduce blockage occurence
• Design improvement for increase of hopper discharge reliability
• Design improvement for reduction of feeder loads
• Calculation of feeder loads and power

Screw feeders / Screw conveyors

• Screw feeder design to achieve desired throughput and uniform hopper drawdown
• Design of screw conveyors
• Torque and power calculation
• Review of existing screws
• INNOVATION: unique and proven design method for air-sealed screw conveyors

 

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