Pneumatic conveying design guide

The Pneumatic Conveying Design Guide will be of use to both designers and users of pneumatic conveying systems. Each aspect of the subject is discussed from basic principles to support those new to, or learning about, this versatile technique. The Guide includes detailed data and information on the...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Mills, David, PhD
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford ; Boston : Elsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004.
Edition2nd ed.
Subjects
Pneumatic-tube transportation.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780750654715
0750654716
9780080473796
0080473792
9780081006689
0081006683
Physical Description1 online resource (xii, 637 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Systems and Components:
  • Introduction to pneumatic conveying and the guide.
  • Review of pneumatic conveying systems.
  • Pipeline feeding devices.
  • Pipelines and valves.
  • Air movers.
  • Gas-solid separation devices.
  • System selection considerations.
  • System Design:
  • Air flow rate evaluation.
  • Air only relations.
  • Conveying characteristics.
  • Conveying capability.
  • Material property influences.
  • Pipeline scaling parameters.
  • Design procedures.
  • Case studies.
  • First approximation design methods.
  • Multiple use systems.
  • System Operation:
  • Troubleshooting and material flow problems.
  • Optimizing and up-rating of existing systems.
  • Operating problems.
  • Erosive wear.
  • Particle degradation.
  • Moisture and condensation.
  • Health and safety.
  • Appendix 1: Determination of relevant material properties.
  • Appendix 2: Additional conveying data.
  • Index.

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