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8.1 INTRODUCTION
Pneumatic conveying is widely used in the process industries for the handling of dry bulk
solid materials, in powdered, granular or pelletized form.
Disadvantages
Low efficiency
High velocity attrits and erodes
Inert or dry gas needed to prevent explosions or moisture pickup
There are two broad types of systems, dilute phase and dense phase.
Disadvantages
This manual is intended to provide a guide towards establishing a logical basis for the
preliminary selection and specification of a conveying system, and to enable informed
evaluation of alternative tenders by conveying system vendors.
A valuable published work on the subject is the "Pneumatic Conveying Design Guide" by
David Mills. It contains an exhaustive treatment of conveyer design and a wealth of
experimental data. This document has drawn upon Mills' work and other published
and
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unpublished data. A few selected articles are listed at the end of this manual and provide
additional insight into the design and operation of pneumatic conveying systems.
Stokes' Law states that the terminal velocity of a particle falling through a fluid is
determined by the particle density, diameter, shape, and fluid properties such as density
and viscosity. Translated into pneumatic conveying terms, a flowing gas will drag
particles with it above a gas velocity which is characteristic of the solid particle and gas
physical properties, and particle shape. This characteristic gas velocity is known as the
saltation velocity. Particles traveling above the saltation velocity are suspended in
stream flow with the gas, or are entrained in the gas stream. System pressure drop is
the sum of the energy losses in the system. These losses are described by an energy
balance, and include terms for gas acceleration, solids acceleration, gas friction loss,
solids friction loss, and static losses in vertical flow. In pneumatic conveying systems,
this energy balance describes a two-phase compressible flow system, and is therefore
usually a trial-and-error calculation procedure. All available procedures are
approximations, have dependence upon average solids material characteristics, which
can vary widely, making design calculations difficult to make with certainty.
Inexperienced engineers should apply these methods with caution. The approaches
presented in this manual will yield suitably conservative estimates, but must be verified
by either direct experience with the material in question, or laboratory tests.
8.2.1 General
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Figure 8-1
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bound. Within this area vertical pneumatic conveying may be carried out, with
the following main types of flow being identified:
Dilute Phase Flow - At low solid-gas ratios the particles are carried
upwards in the flowing gas steam as a uniform suspension.
Dense Phase Flow - Occurs at higher solid-gas ratios and may be either
slugging or non-slugging. Heavy/coarse particles tend to be carried
upward as a series of slugs. Small/light particles may be transported
upward without slugging but with a large amount of internal recirculation
occurring.
The transition from dilute phase to dense phase conveying is not always clear,
particularly when dealing with materials of wide particle size distribution in which
the largest particles might slowly accumulate at a bend near the bottom of a
vertical line (if the velocity is only sufficient to carry up the fines in dilute phase
flow) until they form a slug, bridging the pipe, and are then blown up momentarily
as another slug begins to accumulate at the bottom. Such operation might go
undetected if the slugs form rapidly enough or if the total line pressure drop is
large enough to overshadow the fluctuation it would cause in the discharge
pressure of the air mover.
Ideally the transition from dilute to slugging dense phase vertical flow for a
uniform particle size material would appear as illustrated in Figure 8-1 where W1,
W2 etc., represent increasing specific solid flux rates in units of mass flowrate
times the total pipe cross sectional area. At some high gas velocity represented
by Point A, the introduction of solids at a rate W2 results in a pressure drop
greater than that necessary to push the gas alone through the pipe. As the gas
velocity is lowered, the pressure drop decreases, following a path nearly parallel
to that of the curve for the empty pipe. When the velocity has decreased to
around Point B there is a slower decline in pressure drop with further reductions
in gas velocity. This is a consequence of the slowing down of the particles and
of the resulting increase in the density of the suspension in the pipe. The
particles travel up the pipe at a lower velocity than the gas. This velocity
difference, or "slip", is related to their free fall or terminal velocity in the gas
medium. If gas were passing up the pipe at a superficial velocity equal to the
particle's free fall or terminal velocity then the particle could (theoretically) be
held in suspension, moving neither upward nor downward. Thus, as the
superficial velocity is reduced from Point A to Point B, the particles slow down
significantly. Since the net mass flowrate W, remains constant, the flowing
density or holdup must increase. This increased particle holdup, or inventory, or
suspension density, is reflected in the pressure drop; the frictional pressure drop
becomes negligible at low velocity, but the holdup or inventory pressure drop
increases, and predominates as the superficial velocity decreases from Point B
to Point C.
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If choking occurs while a continuous feed of solids is maintained at a rate W1, the
solids build up, starting at the lower end of the vertical pipe, until the inventory
reaches a point where slug flow (dense phase) becomes the steady state mode.
This sequence of events is illustrated schematically in Figure 8-3.
No good correlations for dense phase flow in vertical pipes exist (especially for
"dune" type flow), although the Particulate Solids Research Institute (PSRI) is
investigating this area.
The phase diagram for horizontal conveying is more complex than that described
for vertical conveying, because it is dependent on the deaeration characteristics
of the solids being conveyed. In a vertical pipe when the solids slow down or
approach choking, they cannot fall to rest; they can only fall head-on into the
oncoming gas stream. In a horizontal pipe when the solids slow down, they can
sink to the bottom of the conveying line and either remain there as stationary
solids, still pushed along by the conveying gas as an aerated mass, or be
pushed through the pipe as deaerated slugs. As particles drop out, a layer of
material builds up, which moves in wave or "dune" flow along the bottom of the
conveying pipe, with particles in stream flow in the gas stream above the salted
layer. As velocities drop lower, the dunes fill the pipe forming pistons. Since gas
density decreases and therefore velocity increases as the gas flows through the
conveying system, it is possible to transition from dense to dilute phase flow in
the system. The flow regime is dependent upon the solids flowrate, the gas
velocity and the solids' deaeration characteristic. The pressure drop per unit
length of pipe length differs depending upon the mode of the conveying, whether
as a dilute suspension, a dense aerated mass, or slug flow.
The various types of flow regimes as well as pipeline pressure drop versus air
velocity for horizontal and vertical pipe are shown in Figure 8-4A. Additionally,
Figure 8-4B presents five modes of gas-solids flow in horizontal pipes.
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Figure 8-2
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Figure 8-3
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Figure 8-4A
FLOW REGIMES & PRESSURE DROP FOR HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL PIPELINES
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Figure 8-4B
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Figure 8-4
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constantly introduced into the line at a rate W1, an increased pressure drop will
be necessary to propel the gas-solids mixture through the line, as represented by
Point C in Figure 8-4. As gas velocity is reduced, the flowing frictional resistance
decreases and the observed pressure drop decreases along the Curve CD.
However, as gas velocity decreases the particle velocities also decrease, until at
some sufficiently low gas velocity, represented by Point D, the particles "salt"
out, or settle out, on the bottom surface of the pipe. The velocity at which this
occurs is termed the "saltation velocity"; it is a function of the gas and solids
characteristics and also of the pipe size.
When dealing with relatively coarse and uniform particle sizes, saltation is
generally accompanied by a rapid filling up of the pipe to nearly half its cross
section. Thereafter, steady state conveying proceeds in the open space above
the salted layer. As gas velocity is further reduced, the salted layer becomes
deeper, thereby further restricting the pipe area and resulting in a rising pressure
drop as along Curve EF.
Comparing Figure 8-4 for horizontal flow, with Figure 8-1 for vertical flow, it
becomes evident that in the case of vertical flow the particle free fall or terminal
velocity represents an ultimate lower velocity limit below which essentially no
dilute phase vertical conveying can occur; in the case of horizontal flow there
must also exist some similar lower limit. The lower limit in horizontal conveying
must be the minimum velocity necessary to convey a single particle through the
pipe without having it salt out; i.e., the single-particle saltation velocity or the
saltation velocity at zero loading.
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There are two primary considerations in determining the practicability of and the
design of pneumatic conveying system; first is the material's characteristics, and
second is the system's design parameters.
Material characteristics can vary widely in the same material in ways which can
significantly impact pneumatic conveying systems. Bulk or apparent density is
the uncompressed apparent density of the solids. True density is the actual
density of the material without void space in between the particles. Bulk density
includes the void space, which lowers the density of the powder when compared
to the solid itself. If the bulk density is variable (aeration is greater or lesser), the
feed rate into a pneumatic conveying system can vary greatly, particularly in
systems which are fed volumetrically. Feed rate variation can cause surging,
which if extreme could plug the system.
Particle size and distribution can also cause the bulk density to vary since fine
materials become aerated more readily, lowering the bulk density. Fine
materials may work in one conveying system, but not in another. For example,
fine materials may not perform well in piston type dense phase systems over
long distances. Some materials readily break into smaller particles (i.e., are
friable). This tendency may reduce the value of the material or cause excessive
losses. Low velocity dense phase systems can be used to reduce this type of
degradation. Particle shape will affect system selection as well. Efficiency of
conveying and separation equipment is affected by particle shape. Long, thin
particles such as fibers cannot be separated efficiently using a cyclone. They
are carried through with the gas. These particles must be filtered.
Materials with a high moisture content can stick inside piping causing plugs, clog
rotary valves and blind filters such as dust collectors. Cohesive powders can act
like moist powders since the particles may form large agglomerates with
pressure.
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Dilute phase design calculation methods include the Zenz-Othmer method, the
Fischer-Gerchow method, the Fan Engineering method, the short-cut method
used at Fluor Daniel, the Modified Allied Flotronics method and the Konno-Saito
correlation recommended by PSRI. All of these methods involve some form of
energy balance equation analogous to the Bernoulli equation in fluid hydraulics.
The Fischer-Gerchow and Fan Engineering methods focus on a momentum
equation which use empirical material friction factors. These material factors are
usually proportional to the tangent of the angle of repose. The Kenz-Othmer and
Konno-Saito methods use the gas frictional loss and a material to gas loading
ratio, avoiding the empirical factors, but producing conservative solutions:
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The three basic parameters calculated for pneumatic conveying systems are
conveying line size, system pressure drop, and gas mover horsepower. The
various calculation methods as well as example problems are included in
Appendix 8.7.
In pressure systems a source of pressurized gas is positioned at the supply end of the
system. Pressure is used to push gas through the conveying system through the pick-up
point, and a cyclone or dust collector which disengages the solids from the flowing gas at
the solids destination. The gas is discharged directly to the atmosphere. Pressure
systems may operate in dilute, dense, or some combination flow regime. Pressure
sources include fans, rotary lobe blowers, centrifugal blowers and various types of
compressors The solids flow capacity and ultimate conveying distance will be limited by
the pressure the source is able to supply. The conveying gas may be air or some inert
gas such as nitrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, or argon.
In vacuum systems a fan or blower is positioned on the discharge end of the system. A
vacuum is pulled on the conveying system through the pick-up (material feed) point, and
a cyclone or dust collector which disengages the solids from the flowing gas at the solids
destination. The gas is exhausted from the flowing gas at the solids destination. The
gas is exhausted from the fan or blower to atmosphere. Vacuum systems are typically
dilute phase systems using fans or rotary lobe blowers to provide the vacuum. Small
systems may use regenerative blowers as well. Dense phase vacuum conveying may be
used over short distances.
Closed systems are used to limit the make-up of inert gas or conditioned air required for
some systems. These systems can be operated in pressure or vacuum, but are typically
operated with a minimum system pressure just over ambient atmospheric pressure with
inert atmospheres. Setting a slightly positive minimum system pressure ensures that the
system will leak out, keeping air (oxygen) from entering the system. These systems can
be treated the same as the pressure system, except that the fan, blower, or compressor
discharges through the system, ending at the suction, instead of exhausting to
atmosphere. System pressure is controlled by bleeding excess gas and adding make-up
at the system minimum pressure point, typically at the fan, blower, or compressor
suction. Temperature is controlled by an aftercooler at the discharge of the fan, blower
or compressor. It is important in designing closed loop systems that the design
pressures of bins, hoppers, silos, and solids disengagement equipment such as cyclones
and dust collectors be considered carefully. Typically such equipment is a very low
design pressure (-4" W.C. to +12" W.C.). Locate bins, hoppers, and silos at or near the
system low pressure point in order to minimize the required design pressure. Dust
collectors and cyclones are readily available with design pressures up to +100" W.C., but
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typically are limited to 30" W.C. All these vessels and equipment may be designed for
much higher pressures at much greater expense.
Combination (vacuum/pressure) systems use vacuum on the feed end of the system,
and pressure on the discharge end. Low pressure systems using fans may at times pass
solids along with the gas through the fan. Material handling fans are prone to high
maintenance due to wear. Most combined systems require a rotary lobe blower, which
cannot tolerate particulates. The material is filtered through a dust collector, and then
re-fed to the pressure side of the system.
Pneumatic conveying systems are broadly divided into dilute and dense phase systems.
In dilute phase systems a material feeder introduces solid particles into a gas
stream, which is either created by a source of positive air pressure, or induced
by a source of vacuum. The kinetic energy of the airstream is converted into
dynamic pressure and aerodynamic lift, and the particles are fluidized and
accelerated to form a suspension. The mass ratio of solid-gas in the suspension
defined as the phase density, is less than 10:1. At the destination the particles
must be separated from the gas stream.
A variety of mechanisms may be used for feeding the material into the gas
stream. Rotary valves are the most common, although blowing seals, venturi
feeders and screw feeders have also been used. Material feeders are potential
sources of gas leakage from the system and their influence upon system
selection and design is discussed in Section 8.4.4.
The gas-solid separation devices used include cyclones, fabric filters and, in
some applications, elutriators. The selection of separation devices is primarily
dependent upon the product characteristics, as discussed in Section 8.4.6.
The minimum conveying velocities required to achieve dilute phase flow are
typically in the range 13-15 m/sec. Volumetric expansion with declining pressure
along the pipe may therefore yield conveying velocities of the order of 40 m/sec
at the outlet. Most bulk solids can be conveyed in the dilute phase mode; the
effect of particle characteristics and size distribution upon the suitability for dilute
and dense phase conveyance is critical.
Figure 8-5a shows dilute phase flow at velocities slightly above the minimum
conveying velocity; a strand of particles skips along the bottom of the pipe, whilst
the particles above this region are in fully suspended flow. Figure 8-5b illustrates
flow at higher velocities where the particles have formed a completely uniform
suspension.
Dilute phase systems may be broken down into the following categories:
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Figure 8-5
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b. Vacuum Systems
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The different pressures in the two parts of the system influence the air
volume and therefore velocity; the different air densities influence the
minimum conveying air velocities. Therefore, for an equivalent solids
flowrate, different pipeline diameters may be required in the two different
parts of the system.
Most pneumatic conveying systems draw air from the atmosphere and
discharge it to the atmosphere (via appropriate filtration equipment to
protect the air mover from damage, the product from contamination and
the environment from pollution). This arrangement is adequate for most
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Figure 8-8
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Figures 8-8A
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Figure 8-9
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transport duties because the product itself is enclosed, and pollution may
be eliminated by correct design of gas-solid separators and vents.
In a closed system the discharge gas is recycled from the vent back to
the air mover suction. This recirculation of the conveying medium to
(generally air or nitrogen) reduces the demand to a small makeup supply
compensate for leakage.
Dense phase systems have several advantages over dilute phase systems.
They are generally more efficient, achieving higher product throughputs at lower
gas flowrates and thereby reducing energy costs. The tendency for particle
breakup is also reduced at lower gas flowrates. The lower volumetric flowrates
enable the use of smaller air movers, piping sizes and separators. Higher
pressure operation enables conveying over much greater distances (than the few
hundred meters attainable by dilute phase systems) with some dense phase
systems transporting product as far as 3,000 m.
In most dense phase systems solids are fed to the conveying pipe using a vessel
called a "blow tank" or transporter. Blow tanks/transporters usually operate at
pressures above 1 barg; in such cases they must be designed according to the
ASME code for Pressure Vessels, Section VIII, Division 1. They, together with
the required instrumentation and control, are therefore a relatively expensive
component. Similarly, the higher pressure means that the Roots type blowers
common in dilute phase applications are usually inadequate for dense phase
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systems. Instead more expensive compressors must be used, unless the gas
consumption is low enough to be accommodated by the plant air system. The
transport mechanism at such low velocities is shown in Figure 8-10. In horizontal
flow (a) Particles are metered into the pipe and remain on the bottom because
the air velocity is too low to overcome the frictional resistance, R. (b) the particle
dune increases in cross section as more particles are fed into the pipe. As the
height of the dune increases so does the air resistance force, W. (c) the dune
moves in the direction of air flow and spreads out and other dunes collide with it
forming a larger dune. The pipe cross section is reduced, the velocity increases
and the dune moves along the pipe.
In vertical flow (a) an individual particle settles when the air velocity v falls below
the terminal velocity WS of the particle. (b) the pressure of more particles in the
same cross section of pipe reduces the gas flow area and therefore increases
the velocity. (c) when a sufficient number of particles are present the effective
air velocity between the particles exceeds the terminal velocity, WS, and the
group of particles is lifted. (d) in effect, when conveying bulk granular solids, a
slug flow pattern develops.
1. General Principles
3. The simplest form of blow tank, Figure 8-11 only has valves to isolate
the tank from the supply hopper and the vent line. The blow tank
starts to pressurize as soon as the vent line is closed, and both the
tank and line must be pressurized before any material is delivered.
The material is pushed into the line as a
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Figure 8-10
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Figure 8-11
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The air supply used to pressurize the blow tank is usually also
used to fluidize the tank contents and thereby facilitate
discharge.The fluidizing membrane is usually porous plastic,
porous ceramic or filter cloth sandwiched between two
perforated metal plates or rubber "pulsers." A secondary air
supply is frequently fed into the conveying line just downstream
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Figure 8-12
MATERIAL FLOWRATE AGAINST TIME FOR A SINGLE PLUG BLOW TANK SYSTEM
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Large top discharge tanks may have the pressure drop reduced
by removing the mixture from the side.
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This use of timed pulse air injection has been recommended for
products with the following characteristics:
Granular/plastic pellets
Narrow size distribution
High air permeability
Low air retention
It should be noted that fine materials with very low air retention
characteristics may be unsuitable for dense phase flow
altogether.
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Figure 8-15
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Figure 8-16
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Figure 8-17
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the line and therefore increase the conveying air velocity. The
valves only admit air when and where it is required.
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Figure 8-19
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Air leakage occurs from rotary valves but not from blow tanks.
This air leakage must be compensated for to ensure that the
average velocity at the end of conveying line remains constant,
even as the leakage rate changes with changing differential
pressure across the valve.
The objective in undertaking the selection and design of a pneumatic conveying system
is to provide the means for the reliable and economical transfer of a given bulk material
at a specified rate over a given distance.
In selecting the most suitable system for a given service numerous interrelated issues
must be resolved - the system type (open or closed), system pressure (positive or
negative), mode of flow (dilute or dense phase), type of operation (batch or continuous),
and the types of feed and gas-solid separation systems. The key parameters influencing
those issues are the properties and conveying characteristics of the product to be
transferred and the conveying distance and layout involved.
In the "Pneumatic Conveying Design Guide" by David Mills, a method is presented which
should yield the most economical and suitable system in circumstances where there are
no constraints on selection. Client preferences and constraints such as space limitations
may limit the choices available. The guidelines below borrow heavily from Mills'
treatment of conveyor selection.
The order of the decision stages will change as external constraints dictate that a
particular type of equipment must be included in or excluded from the selection. The
decision stages are discussed below in the preferred order (i.e., assuming there are no
constraints), although in all cases they involve a degree of iteration.
A summary of the advantages and disadvantages as well as process conditions for the
various types of systems is shown in Figures 8-22A through F.
Pneumatic Conveying Systems are being used today for products which a few years ago
would have been handled exclusively by mechanical means.
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In spite of this, however, it is still the "conventional" products which make up the bulk of
the systems installed and consequently provide the most extensive design information.
We try to be impartial in our selections, but we do have a tendency to stay away from
rotary air locks unless they are definitely indicated. The following comments shown in
Figure 8-22F must, therefore, reflect our preferences and prejudices and should be used
as a guide rather than an indictment!
If the product you are interested in is not listed, ask the mechanical department for
assistance.
The first choices are concerned with whether an open or closed system is
required, and whether a positive or negative pressure system should be used.
In other cases the material may react (sometimes explosively) with air,
necessitating the use of an alternative, inert conveying medium.
Nitrogen is the most common gas for this purpose. Economics usually
dictate that conveying media other than air are conserved in a closed
system. Materials with an excessive dust content may be transported in
a closed system to minimize the size and cost of the exhaust filtration
system. Toxic or radioactive materials must be transported in closed
systems and comprehensive measures taken to ensure that leakage to
the environment does not occur.
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Figure 8-22A
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Figure 8-22B
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Figure 8-22C
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Figure 8-22D
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Figure 8-22E
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Figure 8-22F
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Figure 8-22F
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Figure 8-22F
REMARKS
High density (.2 to .4 S.C.F.M. 1b. of material) pressure systems usual. Pumps like viscous fluid when
aerated. Systems in use operating at 100 P.S.I. Look out if line plugs - usually must be disassembled.
Use of Rotary air locks precludes high pressure systems. If R.A.L.'s used, should be blow thru, type
for satisfactory clean out. Pressure pod systems for flour operate similar to cement systems but less
air req'd.
Free flowing product. Feeds & conveys well. Does not fluidize - must be blown thru line (1 to 2
S.C.F.M./lb. of material common). Handles equally well in pressure or vacuum system. R.A.L.
systems most common. Maximum pressure usually 8-10 P.S.I.
Abrasion biggest problem. Heavy wall pipe should be used for straight runs. High air velocities (6000
ft./min.) req'd. for sharp sands. Hose or wear pocket elbows will combat abrasion.
Air locks should have controlled feed inlet. Pressures should be kept low to minimize velocity and
temp. gradients. Special conveying lines often used to eliminate streamer formation. Conveys well.
Usually can be stopped in line and re-started.
Alum. hardens and glazes on rubbing surfaces. Air locks, if used, need large clearances. Often coats
inside of pipelines.
Usually handled in pellet (prill) form. Must be kept from contact with oil (explosion hazard). Air locks
should, therefore, have outboard bearings.
Handles well, but air flows usually kept low to minimize breakage. Otherwise, conveys similar to
wheat.
Corrosion main problem. Air locks, if used, should be stainless steel. Conveying lines usually
aluminum. Requires min. 5000 ft./min. air velocity for steady flow. Fine salt harder to convey than
coarse grades.
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Figure 8-22F
REMARKS
Large clearances req'd. in Rotary Air Locks. Sugar tends to stick to blades and case. Highly abrasive
product - picks up moisture readily - should be stored in insulated bins - requires relatively high
volumes for steady flow.
Watch cloth filters - lime + moisture will crystallize some fabrics. Hydrated lime if insufficiently dried,
creates moisture problem - will coat inside of lines. Rotary air locks, if used, should be blow thru type
for good cleanout.
High air volumes, flow pressures for successful conveying. Feed often a problem due to bridging.
Can be overcome with proper design.
Usually highly corrosive - mostly in prill form which can be broken down excessively if not correctly
handled.
Material attacks copper and copper alloys. Otherwise, handles well in high density, high pressure
system.
Usually required to have minimal breakdown after handling. Degradation of particle size can be limited
to 2% if properly handled.
Usually calls for alum., stainless steel or epoxy coated components to prevent contamination. Air
locks not recommended due to material fusion to tips and case, due to rubbing action. Doesn't absorb
moisture - can be stored in uninsulated bins.
Fluidizes. Some types tend to coat inside of lines. Must be aerated for proper flow from bins.
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b. System Pressure
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While maximum vertical runs are limited by the available pressure drop,
typical limits are about 100 ft total vertical distance for medium pressure
(<7.0 psig) systems.
Wear the conveying system and attrition of the material can be reduced
by keeping line velocities low, especially at the terminal end of the
system. Size the dilute phase system conveying lines such that the
velocity is relatively constant. Line velocities in dilute phase systems
should be maintained above saltation, but below 6,000 ft/min
(9,500 ft/min is maximum).
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6. Design gas flow rate insufficient to handle peak solids feed rate,
as from a rotary valve - especially if it is oversized and
slow-running.
7. Dust collector undersized for peak gas flow rate, especially for
the tank and line clearing step of a blow tank dense phase
system cycle.
11. The system has too many diverter valves, feed points, or
discharge points making the system difficult to troubleshoot due
to complexity.
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13. Poorly sealed diverter valves leak gas into or out of the
in-service branch, or leak solids into the out-of-service branch.
17. Grounding not provided for all equipment and pipe, resulting in
an explosion hazard.
18. Tramp metal not removed from the solids feed, resulting in an
explosion hazard.
19. Vacuum and pressure relief not provided for system using rotary
lobe blowers.
22. The level sensor is placed too high in the receiving vessel, by
ignoring the material pipeline effect (material characteristic angle
of repose). This error leads to overfilling and possible
overpressuring of the vessel or to plugging of the conveying line.
23. The placement of the receiving vessel vent too near the inlet
permits sealing off of the vent and results in overpressuring of
the vessel.
25. Conveying pipe and supports not laid out to permit easy access
for clearing line plugs.
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27. Rotary valves are not designed for the maximum expected
pressure differential.
28. A shutoff valve was omitted above the rotary valve. This
omission requires that feed vessel be empty before the rotary
valve can be serviced.
31. Light-weight base support for the rotary valve flexes allowing
belts to slip or chains to jump from their sprockets.
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The specification of the pipeline diameter sets the line pressure drop, and in
conjunction with the feeder and separator pressure drops, determines the air
mover rating.
In general high pressure dense phase systems will involve relatively small bore
piping (< 3 in/80 mm) whereas low pressure dilute phase systems utilize larger
diameter piping (> 8 in/200 mm). Dense phase system pipe diameters similar to
those generally thought of as more suitable for dilute phase systems do exist.
There are two main approaches towards establishing the pipe diameter and
system pressure drop (and therefore the air supply pressure):
Mathematical models
Test data from an existing plant or test rig
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Acceptable velocities
Stall pressure
Particle breakup
Air consumption.
The vendor will optimize the system against any criteria the client wishes, such
as line size, air consumption, capital cost, material breakup, etc.
It is also useful to plot the conveying line inlet air velocity against the
phase density to enable determination of the minimum conveying
conditions, Figure 8-24. The conveying line inlet air velocity specified for
design should incorporate a design margin of 20 % over the minimum
conveying air velocity.
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1.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.4.1
8.4.2
Figure 8-23
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Figure 8-24
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Horizontal distance
Vertically downward distance
Vertically upward distance
Number and type of bends
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Figure 8-25
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Figure 8-26
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In scaling from the test rig to the design case the following approach is
followed:
Diameter is scaled.
2. Pipeline Length
Mp1Le1 = Mp2Le2
where:
and:
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Figure 8-27
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3. Pipeline Diameter
where:
and:
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4. Pipeline Orientation
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Notes:
(a) It may be assumed in this region that the increase or
decrease in equivalent horizontal length is linearly
proportional to phase density.
Diverter Valves
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Feeder selection is itself dependent upon the material properties and pressure
requirements (a function of material properties and conveying distance).
Blow tanks, for example, are usually selected either for high pressure (long
distance) duties, or where material characteristics dictate low speed transport.
Blow tanks are batch mode feeders, although the use of dual pressure vessels
may enable continuous operation, as discussed in Section 8.3.2.
Batch mode operation involves transfer at rates above the time averaged mean.
This maximum conveying rate must be estimated and used for design of the
pipeline and specification of the product feeder and air mover.
Material line feeders serve to meter solids into the conveying system. These can
be either rotary valves, or some other type of feeder used in conjunction with a
rotary valve, double flap valve or a venturi eductor. Volumetric feeders meter
constant volumes of material per unit time. Bulk density must be constant in
order to maintain feedrate accuracy. Finer and more cohesive materials will vary
in bulk density more than will coarser materials. Material flow rate variances can
cause surges in the conveying systems, which can cause plugging. Fan
systems are especially prone to this kind of plugging. Volumetric feeders may be
screws, belts, vibratory pan or tube conveyors, rotary valves, or double-flap
valves. Gravimetric feeders meter constant weights of material per unit time.
Bulk density variances are still important, but less so. Gravimetric feeders tend
to be either screw or belt feeders.
Where the solids feeder to be selected is more than a railcar (for which the
engineer has no design input), the following issues must be considered in
selecting a solids feeder:
Pressure Rating
Air Leakage
Pressure Drop
Flow Control
Product Suitability
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3. Pipeline Diameter
where:
and:
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4. Pipeline Orientation
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Notes:
(a) It may be assumed in this region that the increase or
decrease in equivalent horizontal length is linearly
proportional to phase density.
Diverter Valves
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Feeder selection is itself dependent upon the material properties and pressure
requirements (a function of material properties and conveying distance).
Blow tanks, for example, are usually selected either for high pressure (long
distance) duties, or where material characteristics dictate low speed transport.
Blow tanks are batch mode feeders, although the use of dual pressure vessels
may enable continuous operation, as discussed in Section 8.3.2.
Batch mode operation involves transfer at rates above the time averaged mean.
This maximum conveying rate must be estimated and used for design of the
pipeline and specification of the product feeder and air mover.
Material line feeders serve to meter solids into the conveying system. These can
be either rotary valves, or some other type of feeder used in conjunction with a
rotary valve, double flap valve or a venturi eductor. Volumetric feeders meter
constant volumes of material per unit time. Bulk density must be constant in
order to maintain feedrate accuracy. Finer and more cohesive materials will vary
in bulk density more than will coarser materials. Material flow rate variances can
cause surges in the conveying systems, which can cause plugging. Fan
systems are especially prone to this kind of plugging. Volumetric feeders may be
screws, belts, vibratory pan or tube conveyors, rotary valves, or double-flap
valves. Gravimetric feeders meter constant weights of material per unit time.
Bulk density variances are still important, but less so. Gravimetric feeders tend
to be either screw or belt feeders.
Where the solids feeder to be selected is more than a railcar (for which the
engineer has no design input), the following issues must be considered in
selecting a solids feeder:
Pressure Rating
Air Leakage
Pressure Drop
Flow Control
Product Suitability
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a. Pressure Rating
If the pipeline diameter, pressure drop and conveying mode have already
been determined, a feeder must be selected with a pressure rating
adequate for the resulting system pressure drop.
The pressure rating ranges of the major types of solids feeders are
shown in Figure 8-28. Note that some European manufacturers now
offer rotary valves rated to differential pressures of up to 50 psia/3.5
bara.
Selecting the feeder with the greatest working pressure allows use of a
smaller diameter line, only if it is matched with a higher pressure motive.
For a given diameter the feeder with the highest pressure rating yields
the maximum conveyor duty.
b. Air Leakage
Air leakage across the product feeder must be accounted for in the
specification of the volumetric rate for the air mover. Inadequate
account for air leakage may result in pipeline blockage.
c. Pressure Drop
The pressure drop across the feeder must be accounted for in the
specification of the air mover. It is desirable to minimize the pressure
drop across the feeder - any avoidable pressure drop is a waste of
energy.
d. Flow Control
e. Product Suitability
Feeder selection must account for the nature of the product being
handled. The suitability of given feeders for various products is
discussed below.
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f. Feeder Types
The most commonly used types of material feeders are discussed below:
Rotary Valves
Screw Feeders
Venturi Feeders
Blow Tanks
Gate-Lock Valves
- Rotary Valves
Rotary valves are the most commonly used material feeders for
dilute phase systems. A few vendors also offer dense phase
systems utilizing high specification rotary valves. They serve as
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Figure 8-30
ROTARY VALVE
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Table 8-2
Feeder Size,
in/mm Leakage (SCFM/M3/hr) at given P
6 psi/0.4 bar 9 psi/0.6 bar 12 psi/0.8 bar
10/254 65/110 85/144 130/221
10 x 18/254 x 100/170 150/255 200/340
458
15/381 105/178 160/272 210/357
18/457 128/217 190/323 256/435
22/559 152/258 255/433 305/518
28/711 200/340 300/510 400/680
See Appendix 17 (8.7.17) for leakage information from rotary
valves.
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Figure 8-31
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- Screw Feeder
- Venturi Feeder
Venturi feeders are useful for cases where rotary valves may be
damaging to, or damaged by, the product (e.g., abrasive or
friable materials). The maximum conveying line pressure drop is
4.4 psi/0.3 bar, limiting their application. They are best suited to
free flowing materials (e.g., sand, coal, alumina). Separate
provision must be made for control of the feedrate.
Belt
Screw or vibratory feeders
Supply hopper (with valves or calibrated orifice)
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- Gate-Lock Valves
Gate-lock valves are inexpensive, but are the least used type of
feeder because of their low efficiency. Their lack of moving
parts makes them suitable for use with friable and (with
appropriate materials of construction) abrasive material.
- Suction Nozzles
The flow of primary and secondary air must be regulated and the
ratios must be controlled.
Conveying gas an be supplied by fans, rotary lobe blowers, centrifugal blowers, and
compressors. Fans are used for low pressure differential systems (+/-20" W.C.) with low
solids to gas loadings (0.45 to 1.3 vacuum; 1 to 3 pressure). Conveying distances are
limited (100 ft vacuum, 200 ft pressure), and the maximum throughput is 50 tons/hr.
Care must be taken in fan selection; flat fan curves will result in an unstable system
prone to surging or plugging. Fans usually meant for air handling (no solids) will have
fan curves too flat for use in conveying systems. Rotary lobe blowers are positive
displacement devices used in medium pressure differential systems (+/-7.0 psi) with
medium solids to gas loadings (2.5 to 4.5 vacuum; 3 to 13 pressure). Conveying
distances are better than for fan systems (300 ft vacuum, 1000 ft pressure), and the
maximum throughput is 100 tons/hr. Compressors are used for high pressure differential
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Figure 8-32
GATE-LOCK VALVE
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Figure 8-33
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systems (up to 40 psig for continuous dense phase systems, up to 150 psig for
blow pots) with high solids to gas ratios (13 to 45 for continuous) to very high
solids to gas ratios (45 to 135 for blow pots) loadings. Conveying distances for
continuous systems are up to 3000 ft, up to 8000 ft for blow pots, with maximum
throughputs of 200 tons/hr. Some small systems can be supplied with
compressed air or other (inert) gas directly from plant systems instead of a
dedicated compressor. These are typically low rate vacuum or pressure loading
systems. Most gas movers are sources of noise; many are housed in sound
enclosures. Rotary lobe blowers usually are furnished with inlet and outlet
mufflers.
The specification of the air requirements and selection of the air mover type is
discussed in the following sections:
a. Air Requirements
The delivery pressure and volumetric flowrate of the air mover must be
specified.
Transmission line
Feeder
Conveying line
Air filter
Safety margin
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1
1
T2 = T1 (P2/P1)
where:
and:
T2 T1
Ni = The isentropic efficiency is defined as
T2 T1
where:
Ni = isentropic efficiency,
T2* = actual air outlet temperature (oK),
and:
P 1 V1
Vo = 2.695
T1
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where:
The volumetric flowrate required for conveying is determined from the air
mass flowrate established in Section 8.4.2, Pipeline Design. Care must
be taken to allow for the compression effects on temperature, if
necessary.
In the USA, inlet or free air conditions for fans are 1 ATM (14.7 PSIA)
and 70oF (21.1 oC), not 1 ATM (1.01 bar) and 59oF (15oC).
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Once the duty for the air mover has been established, in terms of
delivery pressure and volumetric flowrate, the most suitable type may be
selected.
As shown in Figure 8-35 the operating characteristic for fans is not ideal for
pneumatic conveying. The air rate is very dependent upon the line pressure
drop. If the solids feedrate increases, the pressure drop increases and the air
rate drops. Beware of flat fan curves for centrifugal fans in conveying service.
A small variation in solids loading will cause the fan to go to static "no delivery"
or become unstable. As a result fans are only used for short distance dilute
phase conveying. The operating characteristics for positive displacement
machines are much steeper, making them much more suitable for pneumatic
conveying. Where fans are to be used, the fan curves should be steeper than
those used in typical exhaust or air handling service.
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Figure 8-34
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Figure 8-35
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Table 8-3
Table 8-4
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4. Air movers for blow tanks must bypass the tanks or be shutdown
during the filling cycle. Short cycles favor the use of a bypass to
avoid possible overheating from frequent starting.
In general, the finer the particles to be separated, the greater the cost of the
gas-solid separation equipment. The effect of particle degradation must be
considered in specifying the separation equipment. Particle degradation may
significantly alter the particle size distribution of the material being conveyed,
increasing the fines content as shown in Figure 8-36. In some cases minimizing
the particle degradation (e.g., by minimizing particle velocity, using long radius
bends etc.,) may enable the specification and cost of the separation equipment
to be reduced.
Care must be taken to specify the filter for the maximum loadings (dust, air
flowrate) anticipated, especially with some dense phase systems, where a surge
may occur as the solid plug leaves the conveying line.
Suitable when the bulk material is relatively large (> 0.1 in/3 mm dia.,
density > 62 lb/ft3//1,000 kg/m3) and does not contain fine dust. In
relatively low velocity dense phase systems the product bin itself may act
as the fall-out vessel. If excessive re-entrainment of the collected
particles is to be avoided the gas velocity should decrease to
9.8 ft/sec/3 m/sec or less. If low density or fibrous materials are present
a mesh separating screen may be fitted at an angle across the direction
of gas flow.
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Figure 8-36
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b. Cyclones
c. Fabric Filters
Fabric filters are used to remove fine particles (< 0.004 in/100 m dia.),
especially those of low density. They are frequently used to supplement
gravity settling chambers and cyclones, by removing any remaining fines
before the exhaust is vented to atmosphere. In negative pressure
systems they must be used - usually downstream of a cyclone - to
protect the exhauster from the ingress of dust, especially if it is a
Roots-type rotary blower. Compressors and rotary lob blowers require
inlet cartridge filters to ensure no particles or dust enters the blower or
compressor, which may damage them.
Mechanical shaking
Reverse Air Cleaning
Reverse Pulse Jet Cleaning
The first two methods are batch processes, requiring isolation of the filter
during cleaning. Reverse Pulse Jet Cleaning occurs continuously,
without interruption of the separation process. It involves regular short
(0.1 sec) pulses of high pressure air (87-109 psig/6-75 barg) directed
down the inside of the filter tube, momentarily reversing the direction of
air flow and flexing the fabric. It is superior to the other techniques
because it results in the smallest filter size - there is no need to allocate
additional filter area to allow for downtime during cleaning. Typically air
to cloth ratios depend on the particle size, the finer the material the less
air used. For a granular material such as sugar 8 ft3/min of air is
required per ft2 of cloth; for a finer material such as talc, 2 ft3/min of air is
required per ft2 of cloth.
d. HEPA Filtration
In cases where the particles may pose a toxic or other health hazard,
HEPA (high efficiency particulate air filters) may be required as the final
step. By definition, HEPA filters give a particle removal efficiency of at
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A proper storage silo, bin or hopper must be designed to allow for free discharge,
considering the material characteristics of the particular solid. The most
important characteristics include particle size, bulk density, moisture content,
angle of repose, and cohesiveness. Inlets should in the center of the roof to
allow for even weight distribution. Steep (60o angle or better) bottom cones are
usually required to ensure discharge even with relatively free-flowing powders.
Mechanical bin dischargers, aeration devices, or specialized mass flow bottom
designs are used to prevent rat-holing and bridging from occurring in the silo and
ensure discharge. Sufficient freeboard (usually about 2 ft. over the top of the
pile) must be allowed when at the maximum fill level to account for the angle of
repose of the material. The characteristic angle of repose of the material should
be considered when choosing the location of the bin high level switch. Load cells
are also widely used to sense level in silos. Silos usually have shallow (15o
angle) cone roofs. These roofs are required only to prevent water from entering
the silo and to support the silo vent filter. Some silo roofs double as the relief
panel, or are lift-off to allow for relief in the event of dust explosions. Blending
silos are specialized silos designed to blend different grades of plastic pellets to
produce a uniform specification material. This method is used to work-off
off-grade material by blending it with good material such that the entire blend is
within specification. Blending is accomplished by gravity flow in the silo,
sometimes in combination with pneumatic recirculation loops.
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Plant Location
Altitude
Ambient Temperature Range
Material to be Conveyed
Type/Name of Material
Bulk Density
Particle Specific Gravity
Particle Size Distribution (Sieve Analysis)
Angle of Repose
Properties - Hygroscopic, Friable, Abrasive, Toxic,
Explosive in air, etc.
Maximum Allowable Temperature
Allowable Contamination
Conveying Data
Equipment Locations
Conveying Distance
Horizontal
Vertical
Electrical Area Classification
Control Scheme
a. Product Characteristics
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3. Sliding Friction
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5. Explosion Hazards
6. Static Electricity
7. Hygroscopic Products
(a)
Coal dust is an explosion hazard if the conveying gas contains more than 15 % volume oxygen
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8. Oily Products
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3. Always increase the size of the air piping one or two line sizes as
necessary prior to reaching the first solids feeder. This should
prevent line erosion from too high a localized solids velocity.
(b)
On a large system (8-10 in/200-250 mm diameter pipe) a single bend can add as much as
25 BHP/18.6 kw to the blower driver operating requirements.
(c)
This is said to be more popular in Europe where the metric lines are made in smaller size
increments than the ASA sizes used as U.S. standards.
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7. With materials that are not too easily fluidizable and which tend
to settle out in the transfer line, consider using a reverse bend of
about 5o following the normal horizontal bend (a modified
"S" curve) to reentrain the solids into the conveying gas.
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A five inch line size is used quite often in bulk handling systems.
For example, bulk trucks which handle cement use
127 mm/5-inch conveying systems to be able to unload rapidly
(within a half hour). 32 mm/1 in and 64 mm/2 in line sizes
have also been used. These sizes are not difficult to obtain, but
their use is not necessarily recommended.
14. Note ambient inlet air is not always 14.7 psia (1.01 bara).
c. Control Schemes
Control schemes for most pneumatic conveying systems are very simple
ones. Position switches are usually provided on diverter valves. Most
gas suppliers have temperature limits on both suction and discharge.
High temperature shutdowns or alarms are not typically required for
suppliers unless the system is a closed loop. Some materials are heat
sensitive at normal supplier discharge temperatures. Some blowers and
compressors have very high exhaust temperatures due to heat of
compression (approx. 13 oF per psi of compression). Aftercoolers are
typically required on rotary lobe blowers in plastic pellet conveying
applications. The discharge temperature would then be controlled to
remove this compression heat. High pressure (or high vacuum) can be
used to signal a line pluggage. Closed loop systems control the
minimum pressure in the loop to minimize gas make-up rates. Pressure
relief is required to protect silos, bins and hoppers, which are designed
for very low pressures (12" W.C. or lower). Explosion panels are usually
included on cyclones and dust collectors. Another consideration is for
controlled start-ups especially for closed-loop systems. It is important
that rotary lobe blowers not experience large pressure differentials at
start-up; pulling a vacuum on the suction of a rotary lobe blower at
start-up could cause the rotor lobes to touch, destroying the blower.
Typically a bypass is provided for start-up in constant speed blowers, or
variable speed drives may be employed.
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8.5.1 Introduction
Where the conveying pipe is not strong enough to withstand an explosion, the
conveying would have to be carried out using an inert conveying medium
because venting would be impracticable.
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reading file from the U.S. Bureau of Mines (1961). This manual gives a detailed
method for the sizing of explosion vent areas.
Under certain conditions fine particles of combustible material dispersed in air will
ignite and explode. This causes a rapid pressure increase within the containing
structure. If the equipment is not designed to withstand the explosion it can
result in extensive damage and the possibility of injury.
c. Containment
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e. Suppression
There are a number of conditions that must be satisfied simultaneously for a dust
explosion to occur.
- The dust must have a particle size distribution which will propagate
flame. In general if the particle size of a combustible dust is reduced the
risk of explosion increases. Fine particles stay in suspension more
readily than coarse particles, hence the probability of producing an
explosible concentration is enhanced. Particles with diameters greater
than 500 m are unlikely to cause dust explosions. (However coarse
particles can produce fines when handled and this should be
considered).
When all of the these conditions are satisfied the hazard from a dust explosion is
dependent upon the explosibility of the dust, the volume and characteristics of
the vessel and the degree of turbulence in the vessel.
The explosibility of the dust can be measured in the laboratory using the
standard 201 sphere. The maximum rate of pressure rise (dP/dt) max bar/s and
the maximum explosion pressure in an enclosed explosion, Pmax are measured
over a range of dust concentrations, using a standard technique. The highest
value of (dP/dt) max is used to calculate the KST value for the dust.
KST = dP 1/3
dt max V
where:
This equation is referred to as the cube root law. The KST value is defined as the
maximum rate of pressure rise measured under standard conditions in 1 m3
vessel, and is used to characterize the explosibility of the dust by reference to
four groups. See Table 8-5.
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Table 8-5
The Chilworth Laboratory at Southampton University, UK, carries out this type of
work. Other laboratories in the UK can be found in the IChemE Guide to Dust
Explosion, Prevention and Protection Part 1 by Dr C. Schofield.
Alternatively the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) can be consulted or their
equivalent in Europe. In the USA the Environmental Protection Agency can be
consulted.
The basic principle of venting is that if a dust explosion occurs in a vessel a vent
of sufficient area should open rapidly allowing unburnt dust and explosion
products to escape, thus limiting the pressure rise to an acceptable level. The
acceptable pressure rise is determined by the requirement that the vessel does
not rupture and in some cases does not deform.
- The vessel has a volume larger than 1,000 m3 (methods not yet
confirmed by experiment).
- The vent cover will not withstand corrosive and erosive conditions inside
the vessel.
There is no single method for sizing vents to cover all eventualities. The most
widely used methods are considered below:
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AREA OF VENT, m 2
VENT RATIO =
VOLUME OF VESSEL, m 3
Table 8-6
It will be appreciated that for larger vessels the vent areas can be large
and difficult to accommodate. The large areas arise because the vent
ratio method is based on rapid flame propagation throughout the whole
vessel volume rather than a spherical flame front from a single ignition
source. In reality such a high degree of turbulence and fragmentation of
the flame front is unlikely to occur throughout the whole vessel volume,
resulting in overgenerous vent sizing. For larger vessels the vent ratio is
modified as shown in Table 8-7.
Table 8-7
VOLUME RANGE
m3 MODIFICATION
30 - 300 Vent Ratio reduced Linearly from 1/ 6 to 1/25
300 - 600 Half Area of Top
(silos) (Full Area for More Explosive Dusts)
> 700 Full Area of Top
The following list is of specific applications of the vent ratio method and
the necessary conditions.
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The vent ratio method was used for many years in the UK and USA to
determine vent areas.
KST = dP 1/3
dt max V
From this equation the relationship between vent area (F) and vessel
volume (V) was deduced.
F 1 V 2/3
2
F2 =
V 2/3
1
where:
F1 = vent area on the test vessel necessary to limit the pressure rise
to the prescribed value
The scale up of test data for different conditions and for the different St
classes of dust has been simplified by the provision of a series of
nomographs in Figures 8-37A thru 8-37C. A similar series of
nomographics is shown in Figures 8-38A thru 8-38C based on the KST
values.
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Figure 8-37A
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Figure 8-37B
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Figure 8-38A
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Figure 8-38B
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It is assumed the vent cover has low inertia with an area density less
than 10 kg/m2. The use of the nomograph is illustrated in Figure 8-39.
- The vent cover inertia must be low and the area density of the
cover must be less than 10 kg/m2.
- The vessel should have an L/D ratio less than 5:1. For weaker
vessels use 3:1.
c. K Factor Method
where:
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Figure 8-39
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The specific areas of application for the K factor method and the
necessary conditions are summarized below:
- The vent cover inertia must be low and the weight per unit area
of the cover must be less than 10 kg/m2.
- The vessel L/D ratio should be less than 5:1 (3:1 for weak
vessels).
a. Weak Vessels
b. Weak Explosions
c. Turbulence
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d. Internal Obstructions
e. Vent Location
The vent should be located so that the flame front is unimpeded and the
flame front area must never be reduced so that it is less than the area of
the vent. The required vent area can be made up of smaller vents if
required, providing the total area and the opening pressure are
adequate.
f. Vessel Shape
The nomograph method is most appropriate for conical vessels and the
K factor method for cylindrical vessels.
The activation pressure for the vent must be significantly different from
the normal operating pressure to avoid the vent opening during normal
operation.
i. Interconnected Vessels
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- For vessels of different sizes the vents should be sized using the
nomograph method, but both vessels and interconnecting lines
should be designed for pressure-shock resistance of at least 2
barg.
j. Vent Ducts
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Figure 8-41
THE EFFECT OF VENT DUCTS ON THE PRESSURE IN A VENTED VESSEL [VDI (1979)]
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a. Silos
Silos may operate full or partially full. For the purpose of sizing vents the
total free volume should be used as more dust is likely to be generated
under empty conditions.
Vents in side walls are not recommended, the vent should be located in
the top cover. For the purpose of sizing the vents for cylindrical silos the
vent activating pressure should be 0.1 barg and a maximum reduced
pressure of 0.2 barg could be expected to be within the strength
capabilities of typical silos.
The nomograph and K factor methods should be used to size the vent.
Both of these methods are limited to vessels with L/D < 5, which will limit
the height of the silo. If the L/D is very high, sufficient pressure may be
developed to damage the silo before the flame front reaches the vent.
For vessels with L/D ratio close to or just above 5, or where the dust
cloud could be turbulent, the whole cross sectional area should be used
for venting.
b. Cyclones
The dust cloud in a cyclone is concentrated close to the outer wall. The
volume occupied by an explosible dust cloud will therefore be much
smaller than the volume of the cyclone, and the vent areas determined
by the usual methods will appear conservative. However, there are
occasions where an explosion downstream may course a "blow-back"
which would disrupt the normal air flow resulting in a uniform distribution
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of dust. Hence to determine the vent area the whole cyclone volume
should be used as this is the worst case.
The K factor and nomograph methods are recommended for vent sizing,
if the cyclone can withstand a reduced pressure greater than 0.2 barg.
The position of the vent is important. The most favorable position for the
vents is around the top surface of the cyclone body (Figure 8-42). It is
essential the construction and installation of the vent covers does not
cause turbulence in the air flow, which could affect the cyclone
performance. In a typical high-throughput cyclone the area available for
venting on the top surface is about 50 % of the cross sectional area,
therefore a K factor of 2 can be readily accepted.
Vents are sometimes fitted on top of the vortex tube see (Figure 8-43).
In this position explosion pressures will be higher than in the alternative
position and the vortex tube needs to be strong enough to avoid being
damaged by an explosion in the body of the cyclone.
It is recommended that vents are located on the dirty side of the filter
close to the hopper. In general the vent sizing should be based on a
reduced pressure of 0.35 barg or less depending on the design in
question. The clean side should be provided with vents, especially if the
clean side volume is greater than about 50 % of the dirty side volume -
this additional vent area should be sized based on the clean side
volume.
If the vent on a filter is activated it is important that the fan is switched off
automatically and stopped quickly to limit the spread of the combustion.
Additionally, fire extinguishing is recommended to stop the fabric bags
continuing to burn.
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Figure 8-42
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d. Conveying Pipeline
The conveying air should be taken from a clean ignition free source.
Blower, fan, pump or compressor motors should be fitted with an
overload trip.
At start-up the air supply should first be established and then powder fed
in at its optimum rate as quickly as possible.
At shutdown the powder supply should be stopped quickly and the air
continued until all the powder has been removed.
Pneumatic conveying lines should not contain any dead areas where
dust can accumulate.
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b. Storage Bins
All metal storage bins are preferred if the material is sensitive to ignition
by static electricity. The resistance to earth should be less than 10 ohms
and should be checked regularly. Special precautions may be necessary
for plastic containers for high resistivity powders (see BS5958).
Material feed to the bin should be shut off if it contains excessively hot
material. Infrared sensors may be used to detect hot material.
Cutting and welding preparations on the bin should only be carried out in
accordance with the Factories Act 1961 Subsection 31(4).
c. Dust Filters
All metal collecting bins are preferred. The resistance to earth should be
less than 10 ohms and should be regularly checked. Special precautions
may be necessary for high resistivity powders. BS5958 gives details.
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Filter bags made from epitropic fibers, which conduct electricity can be
used to prevent the build up of static electricity on the bags, but steps
must be taken to ensure that the bags are earthed.
The use of filter bags which incorporate metal wires into the weave,
requires some caution, because if the connection between a metal wire
and earth is broken (by wear) the isolated wire will create an electrostatic
hazard.
Material feed to the filter should be shut off if it contains excessively hot
material. Infrared sensors may be used to detect hot material. Filters
collecting materials liable to spontaneous heating should have provision
for being discharged in isolation for the rest of the plant.
8.5.7 Inerting
The design of inert gas systems requires estimates of leakage rates from
plant items and of the efficiency of gas mixing in the plant. It is
recommended that the advice of a specialist is sought.
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c. Inerting Gases
Typical inert gases used include nitrogen, carbon dioxide, argon, helium
and flue gases.
Cost
Availability of supply
Reliability of supply
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Table 8-8
Moderate cost.
Nitrogen Readily available in compressed or Less effective in volume/volume terms
cryogenic form, and in some cases as a than Carbon Dioxide.
waste gas from on-site processes.
Some metal dusts react with Nitrogen
Moderate cost. (e.g., magnesium) at high
temperature.
Flue gases Often readily available as a waste gas Requires additional equipment to:
from on-site generators.
Cool the gas
Often available at low cost. Remove contaminants
Monitor or remove combustible vapors
Remove incandescent material.
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2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
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8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
NFPA Code 91, Standard for the Installation of Blower and Exchange Systems for Dust,
Stock and Vapor Removals or Conveying
NFPA Code 650, Pneumatic Conveying Systems for Handling Combustible Materials
BRE Fire Research Station, Fire Research Notes 992, Dust Explosion Hazards in
Pneumatic Transport (K N Palmer)
Perry, R.H., Chemical Engineers' Handbook, pp. 7-17 to 7-25, 6th Edition, 1984
Mills, David; Pneumatic Conveying Design Guide, Butterworths, Sevenoaks, Kent, UK,
1990
Bohnet, M; Advances in the Design Pneumatic Conveyors, Int. Chem. Eng., July 1985,
25 (3), 387-405
Krambrock, W; Dense Phase Pneumatic Conveying, Ger. Chem. Eng., (Engl. Transl.),
July 1983, 6(4), 199-210
Kraus, M.N., Pneumatic Conveying Systems, Chem. Eng. (Int. Ed), 13 October 1986,
93(19), 50-61
Kraus, M.N., Pneumatic Conveying Systems for Bulk Materials, 3rd Edition
Mills, D., Troubleshooting Pneumatic Conveying (Part 1), Chem. Eng. (Int. Ed),
June 1990, 97 (6), 93-102, 105
Mills, D., Troubleshooting Pneumatic Conveying (Part 2), Chem. Eng. (Int. Ed), July
1991, 97(7), 101-107
Mills, D., Pneumatic Conveying: Cost Effective Design, Chem. Eng. (Int. Ed), February
1990, 97(2), 70-82
Thompson, F.M., Dense Phase Pneumatic Conveying, Chem. Process, (Chicago), May
1985, 51(6), 52-54, 57-59
Zenz, F.A., Othmer, D.F., Fluidized and Solid Particle Systems, Reinhold Pub. Co., New
York
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Dilute phase design calculation methods include the Zenz-Othmer method, the
Fischer-Gerchow method, the Fan Engineering method, the short-cut method
used at Fluor Daniel, the Modified Allied Flotronics method and the Konno-Saito
correlation recommended by PSRI. All of these methods involve some form of
energy balance equation analogous to the Bernoulli equation in fluid hydraulics.
The Fischer-Gerchow and Fan Engineering methods focus on a momentum
equation which use empirical material friction factors. These material factors are
usually proportional to the tangent of the angle of repose. The Zenz-Othmer and
Konno-Saito methods use the gas frictional loss and a material to gas loading
ratio, avoiding the empirical factors, but producing conservative solutions.
The three basic parameters calculated for pneumatic conveying systems are
conveying line size, system pressure drop, and gas mover horsepower. Each
calculation method will be described, and some sample problems will be
performed.
8.7.2 Appendix 2
A dilute phase pressure system uses air to convey 50,000 lb./hr. of a low density
(35 lb/ft3) polyethylene pellet. The pellet is a 1/8" diameter sphere. The air
supply pipe is 120 ft horizontal run, 20 ft vertical run, with (3) 90 o mitered elbows
and (1) 45 o mitered elbow. The material pipe is 150 ft horizontal, 75 ft vertical,
with (4) 90 o bends, (1) 45 o bend, (1) 15 o bend, and (1) 30 o diverter valve.
Calculate the diameter of the pipe required.
Bear in mind that velocity increases with decreasing gas density as the gas flows
down the pipe. All calculations are based on the average system velocity.
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Line: 8" Sch 10; 8.329" ID; 0.378 ft2 flow area
Note: For this system a blower was purchased for 2,468 SCFM and a design P of 8 psi.
The design P included suction piping, inlet muffler, discharge muffler, cooler and filter
pressure drops. The blower was equipped with a 125 hp motor.
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APPENDICES
This is a rapid method which is handy to use for a preliminary selection of a line
size and an estimate of the pressure drop for the system. The shortcut method
is limited only to conventional dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems.
Procedural steps in the calculation procedure are as follows:
Assumptions
Table 8-9A
0 to 250 ft. 45 to 60
250 to 500 30 to 40
For materials with bulk densities of 55 lb./ft.3 or less with maximum particle sizes
up to 1/8", the following average velocities may be used:
Table 8-9B
where:
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1.0
lb 144in 2 x W
W = 2
sec ft
2
ft x 60 x A
where:
p(g)=29(14.7+ P)/(10.73(459.7+T(oF))),(lb./ft.3)
where:
where:
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1.0
Figure 8-44
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Figure 8-45
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Note: (1) For equivalent length of system, use total horizontal and
vertical length plus an allowance of 50 ft. for each 90o elbow.
For two 45o elbows use the equivalent of one 90o elbow.
Assumptions:
Calculations
= 39.9 lb./sec./ft.2
P = 5.0 Psi
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p(g) = 29(14.7+dP)/(10.73T(abs))
Conclusion
Note that an 8 inch Schedule 10 pipe would decrease the P from 5.5 psi to 5.0 psi. If
Schedule 10 pipe is cost effective and sufficient erosion protection is provided then use
an 8 inch Schedule 10 pipe.
This method was developed in the Houston Office of Fluor Daniel based on
stepwise method received unofficially from Allied Flotronics. Allied Flotronics
used this method in an unofficial, but widely distributed computer program using
a Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet template. There are at least two releases (one for
windows) of the Flotronics software circulating within Fluor Daniel. The fate of
this program is uncertain at best since it is unofficial, undocumented, and the
source company no longer exists having been recently absorbed by a
competitor. There are also known problems with the original Flotronics software
as it underestimates line sizes in vacuum systems. The Fluor Daniel Modified
Flotronics Method spreadsheet is attractive for preliminary estimates because it
is relatively user friendly, and is very fast. However, it has only been validated
for LDPE pressure systems.
Assumptions:
Pipe Size: 2" 3" 4" 5" 6" 8" 10" 12"
Le, Ft.: 6 10 11 14 17 22 27 34
Le(bends) = n(Le)
P2 = 14.7 Psia
V1 = C800(p(b))1/2(14.7/P1)1/2(1+(Le/10,000))
V1 = (1.1)800(35lb./ft.3)1/2(14.7Psia/18.7Psia)1/2(1+(335 ft./
10,000)) = 4,776 ft./min.
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dP100 = [0.0035+(0.264/(114.8Dt(Va)(p(g)a0.42))]p(g)a(Va)2/
(6,955Dt)
R = Ws/(60Q0.075)
= 50,000 lb./hr./(60(2,287 Scfm)0.075)
= 4.86 lb. Solids/lb. Gas
dPa= 5e-10W(V2)2/Q
= 5e-10(50,000 lb./hr.)(6,050 ft./min.)2/2,287 Scfm
= 0.40 Psi
= 0.23 Psi
dP1= 0.007((W/60)+Q(0.075))L/Q
= 0.007((50,000 lb./hr./60)+(2,287 Scfm)(0.075))(75 ft.)/
2,287 Scfm
= 0.23 Psi
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The Fischer-Gerchow method calculates the gas friction loss and the solids
moving loss. The total system loss is the total of these two losses. Air friction
losses are normally read from tables or charts using the average gas velocity. A
pressure drop and gas density must be assumed at the beginning, and then
checked against the final total. The procedure is a trial and error procedure.
Solids losses include acceleration losses, elevation losses, horizontal losses, and
elbow (fitting) losses.
Assumptions
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where:
E4 = (Mv2/gR)(L)(f(s))n
= 50,000 lb./hr.(5,000 ft./min.2/((60 min./hr.)
(32.2 ft./sec.2(8 ft.)
x (2)PI(R/4)(0.625)5 = 882,100 ft.-lb./min.
where:
E5 = E1 + E2 + E3 + E4 = 1,112,494 ft.-lb./min.; Q
= 2,268 Scfm from (1)
From the friction loss chart (Figure 28), at 1,512 Acfm (or
4,000 ft./min.) and an 8.3 pipe I.D., loss = 3.1 In. W.C. per
100 ft.
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Total Air Friction Loss = (3.1 In. W.C./100 ft.)(140 ft.)+1.66 In.
W.C. = 6 In. W.C.
From the friction loss chart (Figure 28), at 2,268 Scfm (or
6,000 ft./min.) and an 8.3 pipe I.D., loss = 6.45 In. W.C. per
100 ft.
Allow 3 In. W.C. for each of (1) pickup tee, (1) receiver inlet and
(1) receiver exit So, Total = 9 In. W.C.
10. Summary:
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The Fan Engineering method uses an assumed pickup velocity and pipe size to
calculate the solids to gas ratio, or loading and gas volume. Principles of
aerodynamics are used to calculate the particle floating velocity, and the particle
velocity relative to the gas. Energy equations are then used to determine the
solids and gas frictional losses. The total system loss is the total of these two
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losses. Air friction losses are normally read from tables or charts using the
average gas velocity. A pressure drop and gas density must be assumed at the
beginning, and then checked against the final total. The procedure is a trial and
error procedure. Solids losses include acceleration losses, elevation losses,
horizontal losses, and elbow (fitting) losses.
Assumptions
Vf = (4gp(b)D(p)/(3fdp(g)))1/2
= (4(32.174 ft./sec.2)(35 lb./ft.3)(0.01 ft.)/(3(0.5)(0.1 lb./ft.3)))1/2
= 17.3 ft./sec. = 1,040 ft./min.
2. Pickup Velocity:
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TPA1 = RVm2/(2g69.4)
= 4.62 lb. Solids/lb. Gas (4,288 ft./min./
60 min./hr.)2/ (2(32.2 ft./sec.2)69.4)
= 5.28 In. W.C.
TPA2 = R(Vm22-Vm12)/(2g69.4)
= 4.62 lb. Solids/lb. Gas((4,288/60)2
-(3,430/60)2ft.2/sec.2)/(2(32.2 ft./sec.2)69.4)
= 0.68 In. W.C.
TPA3 = R(Vm22-Vm12)/(2g69.4)
= 4.62 lb. Solids/lb. Gas((4,288/60)2
-(3,008/60)2 ft.2/sec.2)/(2(32.2 ft./sec.2)69.4)
= 2.68 In. W.C.
TPA4 - 6 = 3(R(Vm22-Vm12)/(2g69.4))
= (3)4.62 lb. Solids/lb. Gas ((4,288/60)2
-(3,430/60)2
2 2 2
ft. /sec. )/(2(32.2 ft./sec. )69.4)
= 5.70 In. W.C.
7. Horizontal Losses:
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TP(90) = fR Vm2PI/(2g69.4)
= (0.625)4.62 lb. Solids/lb. Gas (4,288ft./min./
60 ft./sec.)2PI/(2(322 ft./sec.2)69.4)
= 10.37 In. W.C./Bend
1 2 3 4 5 6
U 2g g G V 2f g U 2g L 0.057U g g L G L
P = + Sg c S + + + S + g L
2 gc gc D (gD) 0.5 VS
where:
GS
=
U g g
and
1
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Note: If the solids and the gas are already accelerated, terms 1 and 2 should be
omitted from the calculation. Also, terms 5 and 6 should be omitted when
applying the correlation to horizontal flow.
where:
Accuracy: Within 30 %
Parameter Ranges:
8 < dp 3400 m
0 < P 700 psig 0 < P < 48 bar
1 < Gs 250 lb./ft.2-s 0 < Gs < 1220 kg/m2-s
1.2 < D 12 in. 3.2 < D < 30.5 cm
55 < p 490 lb./ft.3 881 < p < 7849 kg/m3
Note:
Problem 7-1: Calculate the choking velocity for a vertical pneumatic conveying system in
which air is to be used to convey solids flowing at a mass flux of 60 lb./ft.2-s through a
4-in-diameter pipe. Use the following values and conditions for the calculations:
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Trial and error method: Assume values of Uch; Correct value is when the left-hand side
(LHS) equals the right-hand side (RHS) of the equation,
where:
Accuracy: Within 30 %
Parameter Ranges:
8 dp < 10,000 m
0 P < 750 psig 0 < P < 52 bar
1 Gs < 500 lb./ft.2-s 0 < Gs < 2440 kg/m2-s
0.3 D < 16.5 in. 0.8 < D < 42 cm
40 p < 550 lb./ft.3 640 < p < 8810 kg/m3
0 < 70 degrees
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Note:
Problem 7-2: Calculate the saltation velocity for a horizontal pneumatic conveying
system as in Problem 7-1.
The method of Konno and Saito is the method which is recommended by the
Particulate Solids Research Institute for the design of vacuum and pressure
dilute phase pneumatic conveying system. This method is another energy
balance equation similar to the Zenz-Othmer method. This one equation is used
to calculate all losses, but the acceleration terms are only used once per system,
and the vertical static losses for gas and material static head are ignored for
horizontal lines. The equation may be broken into six different terms: 1) air
acceleration loss, 2) material acceleration loss, 3) air friction loss, 4) material
friction loss, gas static head loss, and material static head loss. The material
friction loss is calculated based on the air loss and a material loading ratio.
dP=(((v(g)2*p(g))/2*gc))+(W*v(p)/gc)+((2f(g)*p(g)*v(g)2*L)/gc*dt))
+((0.057*v(g)*p(g)*Th*L)/((gc*dt)^0.5))+(W*L/v(s))+(p(g)*L)
Units
where:
Figure 8-46
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where:
Th = (W/(v(g)*p(g)))
This equation can be broken into separate terms, and can be manipulated into more
convenient terms. We will do so, taking each term separately. Also, we will assume
some values for each term in order to perform a sample calculation:
Units
dP = ((v(g)2*p(g))/(2*gc))
where:
This loss is only considered once per system, assuming no blinded tee elbows, and one
material pick-up point per system.
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dP = (W*v(p)/gc)
C= 833.33 (lb./min.)
Q(g) = 2,301 (Scfm)
T= 70.0 (o F)
P1 = 4.6 (Psig)
P2 = 1.3 (Psig)
p(p) = 75 (lb./ft.3)
p(g) = 0.0982 (lb./ft.3)
A= 0.378 (ft.2)
v(g) = 77.61 (ft./sec.)
v(p) = 69.85 (ft./sec.)
v(t) = 7.76 (ft./sec.)
Dpl = 0.0104 (ft.)
dt = 8.329 (inches)
dP = 0.61 (Psi)
This loss is only considered once per system, assuming no blinded tee elbows, and one
material pick-up point per system.
f(g) = 0.013961
dP/L = ((2f(g)*p(g)*v(g)2/(gc*dt))
C= 833.33 (lb./min.)
Q(g) = 2,301 (Scfm)
T= 70.0 (o F)
P1 = 4.6 (Psig)
P2 = 1.3 (Psig)
p(g) = 0.0898 (lb./ft.3)
v(g) = 77.61 (ft./sec.)
dt = 8.329 (inches)
e= 0.0018 (inches)
f(g) = 0.0140
dP/L(g) = 0.0047 (Psi/ft.)
This term is applied using the average pressure in the segment. Using inlet pressure is
an acceptable first guess. The average loss per foot is then multiplied with the segment
length to obtain the segment pressure drop. Trial and error calculations are used to
obtain the final pressure drop.
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dP/L = ((0.057*v(g)*p(g)*(W/(v(g)*p(g))))/((g*dt)^0.5))
W= 36.71 (lb./sec.-ft.2)
p(g) = 0.0898 (lb./ft.3)
v(g) = 77.6080 (ft./sec.)
dt = 8.329 (inches)
gc = 32.174 (ft./sec.2)
dP/L = 0.0031 (Psi/ft.)
L(horizontal) = 150 (ft.)
L (vertical) = 75 (ft.)
Number of Bends = 5
Le(bends) = 14 (ft.)/Bend
Total Le = 295 (ft.)
dP = 0.91 (Psi)
dP/L = (W/v(p))
W= 36.71 (lb./sec.-ft.2)
v(p) = 69.8472 (ft./sec.)
dP/L = 0.0036 (Psi/ft.)
dP/L = p(g)
The free-fall terminal velocity is the minimum gas velocity required to suspend a particle
in a vertical pipe against gravity. If the gas velocity falls below the choking velocity, a
plug could form in the conveying line. This can happen if the system is in between being
stream and two-phase flow in some systems due to the natural surging or slugging which
happens in two phase flow. Other systems may form weak pistons in two-phase or
piston flow, and behave as fluidized beds rather than forming pistons in vertical lines.
These lines may plug under these conditions. The pressure and vacuum spreadsheets
use a test for choking velocity to warn when the vertical lines may plug.
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where:
where:
Chocking Velocity:
The chocking velocity is the characteristic velocity at which the material will tend to form
plugs in the conveying line.
where:
p(p) = 75 (lb./ft.3)
p(g) = 0.0898 (lb./ft.3)
W= 36.71 (lb./sec.-ft.3)
dt = 8.329 (Inches)
D(p)1 = 0.125 (Inches)
RHS = 19.36
where:
vt = 27.61 (ft./sec.)
g= 32.174 (ft./sec.2)
D(p)1 = 0.125 (Inches)
RHS = 19.92
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Uc = 39.14 (ft./sec.)
Saltation Velocity:
Every material has a characteristic velocity at which any particle will become entrained in
the flowing gas stream, according to Stokes' Law. Restating Stokes' Law, the particle will
be suspended in the flowing gas stream depending on the particle size, particle shape,
particle density, gas density, and gas viscosity. The particle will reach a terminal velocity
with respect to the gas. This characteristic velocity, when calculated for the largest
particle, becomes known as the saltation velocity. When the gas stream is moving at
less than or equal to the saltation velocity, the solid material will begin to disengage from
the flowing gas. The particles will fall to the pipe bottom. First, the particles will scrape
along the pipe bottom, then as the gas velocity is reduced, the particles will begin moving
in wave or dune flow. As the gas velocity is decreased more, the dunes may fill the pipe
from bottom to top, forming moving slugs or pistons. These pistons may be either
permeable or impermeable to gas. Plastic pellets or other coarse powders with little or
no fines form permeable pistons.
where:
g= 32.17 (ft./sec.2)
dt = 8.33 (Inches)
W= 36.71 (lb./sec.-ft.3)
p(g) = 0.09 (lb./ft.3)
PHIth = 1.00 (For Horizontal Lines Only)
Usalt = 86.45 (ft./sec.)
8.7.7C Appendix 7C: Zenz-Othmer Method (Dilute and Two-Phase Dense Phase Flow
Systems)
The method of Zenz and Othmer is a versatile method which can handle vacuum
and pressure conveying systems in both dilute and two-phase (dume flow) dense
phase flow regimes. This method is somewhat conservative in two-phase flow
due to the assumption that the line pressure drop is the same for both vertical
and horizontal flow. The method below follows Solt in that the dilute phase
vertical pressure drop equation is used in an effort to account for the reduced
wall friction in vertical flow.
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Dilute phase (or stream-flow) systems are those in which the gas velocity
exceeds the characteristic saltation velocity of the material being transported in
horizontal flow, and exceeds the characteristic choking velocity of the material
being transported in vertical flow. Pressure losses in dilute phase flow are the
sum of acceleration and frictional losses for both the material and gas. These
losses where calculated by Zenz and Othmer for horizontal flow (equation 11.1)
and for vertical flow (equation 11.2).
dP = (vv(g)2*p(g))/288*g)+(W*v(p)/g)+((f(g)+v(g)2L)/6*g*dt))*(1+(f(p)*W)/
(f(g)*v(g)2*p(g))
where:
Units
This equation can be broken into separate terms, and can be manipulated into
more convenient terms. We will do so, taking each term separately. Also, we
will assume some values for each term in order to perform a sample calculation:
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Units
dP = (2.09le-6*Q(g)2*(459.7+T))/(dt^4*(14.696+((P1+P2)/2)))
This loss is only considered once per system, assuming no blinded tee elbows,
and one material pick-up point per system.
Dp = (C/1517*(dt^2))*(((Q(g)*459.7+T))/(11.8*(dt^2)*(14.696+(P1+P2)/2))))
-(6.305((p(p)*Dp1*(459.7+T)/(14.696+((P1+P2)/2)))^0.5))))
C= 833.3333 (lb./min.)
Q(g) = 2,301 (Scfm)
T= 70.0 (o F)
P1 = 4.0 (Psig)
P2 = 1.3 (Psig)
p(p) = 75 (lb./ft.3)
Dp1 = 0.0104 (ft.)
dt = 8.329 (Inches)
dP = 0.63 (Psi)
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This loss is only considered once per system, assuming no blinded tee elbows,
and one material pick-up point per system.
dP/L = (((0.0245*((e/dt)^0.23))+((0.0009073*(dt^0.6)*((459.7+T)^0.75))/
((e^0.1)*((Q(g)*((0.555*(459.7+T))+120)))))) X (((Q(g)^2)*(459.7+T))/
(9961*(dt^5)*(14.696+(P1+P2)/2))))
C= 833.3333 (lb./min.)
Q(g) = 2,301 (Scfm)
T= 70.0 (o F)
P1 = 4.0 (Psig)
P2 = 1.3 (Psig)
dt = 8.329 (Inches)
e= 0.0018 (Inches)
dP/L(g) = 0.0017 (Psi/ft.)
This term is applied using the average pressure in the segment. Using inlet
pressure in an acceptable first guess. The average loss per foot is then
multiplied with the segment length to obtain the segment pressure drop. Trial
and error calculations are used to obtain the final pressure drop.
The particle friction loss is accounted for as a ratio of particle friction loss to gas
friction loss:
Ratio = ((f(p)*v(p))/f(g)*v(g)))*(W/(v(g)*p(g)))
The first part of this term cannot be greater than unity. However, the velocity of
the particle is very nearly that of the fluid, whereas the particle friction is many
times that of the gas. Therefore this term is assumed to be equal to 1.0. So:
Ratio =1.0*13.35*C/Q(g)
C= 833.3333 (lb./min.)
Q(g) = 2,301 (Scfm)
Ratio = 4.83
dP/L = dP/L(g)*(1+Ratio)
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Vertical pressure losses in dilute phase pneumatic conveying system has been
calculated by Zenz & Othmer using equation 11.2. This equation accounts for
losses due to static head in vertical lines, and is added to equation 11.1 to obtain
the total pressure loss per foot for a vertical line. This loss is then multiplied with
the material ratio as for the horizontal line case. As for the horizontal line, this
equation is applied to the average pressure in a trial and error procedure.
dP/L = C/(47.12*(dt^2)**(((Q(g)*(459.7+T))/
((dt^2)*11.799*(14.696+((P1+P2))))-(6.305*(((p(p)*Dp1*(459.7+T))/
14.696+((P1+P2)/2)))^0.5))))
C = 833.3333 (lb./min.)
Q(g) = 2,301 (Scfm)
dt = 8.329 (Inches)
T = 70.0 (o F)
P1 = 4.0 (Psig)
P2 = 1.3 (Psig)
p(p) = 75 (lb./ft.3)
Dp1 = 0.0104 (ft.)
dP/L(pipe) = 0.0099 (Psi/ft.) (Equation 11.1)
dP/L(static) = 0.0046 (Psi/ft.)
L(straight) = 75 (ft.)
Number of = 0
Bends
Le(bends) = 14 (ft.)/Bend
Total Le = 75 (ft.)
dP = 1.09 (Psi) (Equation 11.2)
Two-phase dense phase systems are those in which the gas velocity is less than
the characteristic saltation velocity of the material being transported in horizontal
flow, and exceeds the characteristic choking velocity of the material being
transported in vertical flow. Pressure losses in two-phase flow are the sum of
acceleration and frictional losses for both the material and gas. These losses
were calculated by Zenz & Othmer for horizontal flow (equation 11.10a) and for
vertical flow (equation 11.2). Air and material acceleration losses in two-phase
dense phase systems are calculated in the same way as for the dilute phase
systems. Vertical losses due to static head is also calculated in the same way.
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dP/L = C/(1.72*(dt^2)*(((Q(g)*(T+459.7))/((dt^2)*(14.696+P)))^0.55)))*((Dp1*12/
dt)^0.25)
C= 833.3333 (lb./min.)
Q(g) = 2,301 (Scfm)
dt = 8.329 (Inches)
T= 70.0 (o F)
P1 = 4.0 (Psig)
P2 = 1.3 (Psig)
p(p) = 75 (lb./ft.3)
Dpm = 0.0104 (ft.)
Dp1 = 0.0104 (ft.)
dP/L(pipe) = 0.0543 (Psi/ft.) (Equation 11.10a)
Le = 219.76 (ft.)
dP = 11.94 (Psi)
Gas Acceleration Losses: 0.07 (Psi) (Same Gas Acceleration Term as in dilute
phase case)
Material Acceleration Losses: 0.63 (Psi) (Same Material Accel. Term as in dilute phase
case)
Horizontal Friction Losses: 0.05 (Psi/ft.) (Equation 11.10a)
Vertical Friction Losses: 0.0099 (Psi/ft.) (Equation 11.1)
Vertical Static Losses: 0.0046 (Psi/ft.) (Equation 11.2)
Total System Pressure Drop = 9.94 (Psi)
Saltation Velocity:
Every material has a characteristic velocity at which any particle will become
entrained in the flowing gas stream, according to Stokes' Law. Restating Stokes'
Law, the particle will be suspended in the flowing gas stream depending on the
particle size, particle shape, particle density, gas density, and gas viscosity. The
particle will reach a terminal velocity with respect to the gas. This characteristic
velocity, when calculated for the largest particle, becomes known as the saltation
velocity. When the gas stream is moving at less than or equal to the saltation
velocity, the solid material will begin to disengage from the flowing gas. The
particles will fall to the pipe bottom. First, the particles will scrape along the pipe
bottom, then as the gas velocity is reduced, the particles will begin moving in
wave or dune flow. As the gas velocity is decreased more, the dunes may fill the
pipe from bottom to top, forming moving slugs or pistons. These pistons may be
either permeable or impermeable to gas. Plastic pellets or other coarse powders
with little or no form permeable pistons.
The following two methods are from three methods discussed by Paul E. Solt in
one of his articles in "Powder & Bulk Engineering" Magazine. The first is from
the B.F. Sturtevant Co., and is useful to conservatively estimate pickup velocities
in
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Saltation Velocity:
where:
dt = 8.329 Inches
D(p) = 0.1250 Inches
g= 32.17 ft./sec.2
v(g) = 103.25 ft./sec.
ugs = 4.8160 lb.(s)/lb.(g)
vt = 102.72 ft./sec.
P1 4.0 Psig
o
T= 70.0 F
p(g) = 0.07 lb./ft.3
p(p) = 0.1250 lb./ft3
Dpi = 0.1250 Inches
Ups = 0.53 ft./sec.
Frp = 2.51
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The free-fall terminal or choking velocity is the minimum gas velocity required to
suspend a particle in a vertical pipe against gravity. If the gas velocity falls below
the choking velocity, a plug could form in the conveying line. The can happen if
the system is in between being stream and two-phase flow in some systems due
to the natural surging or slugging which happens in two phase flow. Other
systems may form weak pistons in two-phase or piston flow, and behave as
fluidized beds rather than forming pistons in vertical lines. These lines may plug
under these conditions. The pressure and vacuum spreadsheets use a test for
choking velocity to warn when lines may plug.
This velocity was calculated above as part of the saltation velocity circulation:
8.7.7D Appendix 7D - Particulate Solids Research Institute (PSRI) (for Piston Flow
Dense Phase Systems)
Dense phase piston flow systems are those in which the gas velocity is
substantially below the specific saltation velocity of the material being
transported in horizontal flow, and exceeds the characteristic choking velocity of
the material being transported in vertical flow. These systems can be
characterized into four types: 1) Two phase flow (described above using the
Zenz-Othmer design procedure), 2) Extrusion flow in which materials with long
deaeration times are fluidized and pumped like a liquid, 3) Packed-Bed flow in
which relatively large particles are moved in a continuous packed stream, and
4) Piston or slug flow where the material moves in discrete pistons or slugs.
Extrusion flow and Packed-Bed flow regimes are not well understood, have high
pressure drops per unit length, and have no well defined design correlations.
Piston flow behavior can be predicted according to material characteristics. This
behavior can be described by the system type: 1) Pulsed systems use a
secondary gas stream at the blow-pot discharge ("air knife") to cut the pistons
into appropriate lengths, 2) Simple systems require no secondary gas ("air knife")
as the pistons form by themselves according to the material characteristics, and
3) Bypass systems which add secondary gas all along the material pipe as well
as the blow pot discharge through a small parallel gas pipe.
The design of these systems has four steps: 1) Determine the solids
classification and system type, 2) Determining the minimum required pipe
diameter, 3) Calculating the system pressure drop, and 4) Determining the
minimum gas requirement.
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P= 114.7 (Psia)
T= 70.0 (o F)
D(p) = 0.1250 (Inches)
mu(g) = 1.23E-05 (lb./ft.-sec.)(DIPPR REGRESSION)
p(p) = 74.8 (lb./ft.3)
3
p(g) = 0.5848 (lb./ft. ) (IDEAL GAS LAW)
g= 32.174 (ft./sec.2)
Mw = 29 lb./lb.-mole
X= 240.81
From plot of Superficial Velocity vs. Particle Diameter, (Refer to Figure 8-48)
e Y Y calc
At e = 0.5 5.8 5.98
At e = 1 24.5 24.59
"Y calc" is calculated from regression of the plotted Superficial Velocity vs.
Particle Diameter curves.
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Figure 8-47
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Figure 8-48
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Y Y calc
Re(p) = 1396.68 1439.86
Re(p)>1.0, Re(p) is in Newton's Law region.
Y Y calc
C= 0.24 0.24
For Re(p) in the Stoke's Law range (Re</=1.0), particle surface tension = s =
18*1000*Vt*mu(g)*0.3048*(3.6/(0.000672*3600))
Y Y calc
Vt = 11.89 (ft./sec.) 11.94 (ft./sec.)
mu(g) = 1.23E-05 (lb./ft.-sec.) (DIPPR REGRESSION)
s= 1.1924 (Dynes/cm) 1.2 (Dynes/cm)
For Re(p) in the Newton's Law range (Re> 1.0), particle surface tension = s =
0.3*1000*(Vt^2)*D(p)m*p(g)*0.3048*0.3048*0.3048*16.01846
Y Y calc
Vt = 11.89 (ft./sec.) 11.94 (ft./sec.)
p(g) = 0.58 (lb./ft.3) (IDEAL GAS LAW)
D(P)m = 0.0104 (Ft.)
s= 384.6762 (Dynes/cm) 387.5035 (Dynes/cm)
System Type:
The example above exhibits surface tensions above 10.0 dynes/cm, suggesting
a simple system is recommended.
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m= 13.89 (lb./sec.)
p(b) = 35.00 (lb./ft.3)
Dt = 6.02 (Inches)
m= 13.89 (lb./sec.)
p(b) = 35 (lb./ft.3)
Lb. = 2 (ft.)
Dt = 5.08 (Inches)
Since this powder has a surface tension greater than 0.2 dynes/cm, it is
classified as a coarse powder.
dP = P2*{Exp[(L/C)*((W/A)/(((W/A)*e*p(g)2/p(b))+(p(g)2*Vmf2))*(P2/(P2+dP)]-1}
where:
The minimum gas velocity is assumed to be the gas flow at the minimum
fluidization velocity. Operating at this point gives the maximum solids to gas
ratio.
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Figure 8-49
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where:
K = K Ratio = 0.4
Vsup = Superficial Velocity = 9.71 (ft./sec.)
Q = Gas Required at Feedpoint = 115.11 (Acfm)
Q = Gas Required at Feedpoint = 353.98 (Scfm)
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Figure 8-50
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8.7.8 Appendix 8
Table 8-10
WALL INTERNAL
NOMINAL THICKNESS DIAMETER FLOW AREA
SIZE, IN SCHEDULE IN IN IN5 IN2
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Table 8-11
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Notes:
(a) Reference data from "Fan Engineering" published by Buffalo Forge
Company. Adapted from the data of Weights of Various Substances,
Stephans-Adamson Division of Borg-Warner Corporation, Aurora,
Illinois.
(b) Coefficient of friction is computed as the tangent of the angle of slide
(angle of repose).
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Table 8-12
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Note:
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8.7.11 Appendix 11
Table 8-13
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8.7.12 Appendix 12
Table 8-14
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Table 8-15
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Table 8-16
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Table 8-17
I.M.M SCREENS
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Table 8-18
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To determine the feed rate for a rotary airlock the following method should be
used.
Airlock Displacement
Heavy Duty High Efficiency
8 x 6 = .17 ft3/rev 7 x 7 = .10 ft3/rev
10 x 8 = .34 ft3/rev 9 x 9 = .20 ft3/rev
12 x 10 = .60 ft3/rev 12 x 12 = .60 ft3/rev
16 x 12 = 1.17 ft3/rev 15 x 15 = 1.20 ft3/rev
20 x 15 = 2.29 ft3/rev
**A/L eff: H = 90 %
M = 80 %
L = 70 %
All airlocks, rotary valves rotary feeders, etc., of the clearance type loose or
"leak" air in two ways: 1) Air at conveying line pressure is released through
empty pockets as the rotor turns, and 2) Leakage through the machined
clearance between the rotor tips and the housing bore. The equations given
below are based on an empty airlock, material flow in most cases would provide
some sealing effect reducing the air leakage. Unfortunately, there are so many
variables that it is extremely difficult to quantify the sealing effect. Corrections
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for the sealing effect are therefore very subjective and should be applied with
caution.
Pocket Loss:
(14.7 + P) D N
CFM =
14.7
where:
P = Pressure: PSIG + LO
Vacuum: PSIG + LI
D = Airlock Displacement in ft3/rev
N = RPM
Clearance Loss:
A
2454 P X
CFM = 30 144
0.75
where:
A (IN2)
AIRLOCK CLI CLII CLIII
7x7 .163 .282 .446
9x9 .180 .342 .540
12x12 .278 .479 .757
15x15 .334 .577 .911
8x6 .169 .292 .461
10x8 .213 .368 .581
12x10 .257 .444 .701
16x12 .313 .541 .854
20x15 .390 .674 1.064
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X
P X P X P X
.5 .0090 5.5 .0545 10.5 .0653
1.0 .0168 6.0 .0565 11.0 .0656
1.5 .0236 6.5 .0582 11.5 .0659
2.0 .0295 7.0 .0597 12.0 .0659
2.5 .0347 7.5 .0610 12.5 .0660
3.0 .0392 8.0 .0620 13.0 .0661
3.5 .0432 8.5 .0630 13.5 .0662
4.0 .0466 9.0 .0637 14.0 .0661
4.5 .0496 9.5 .0644
5.0 .0522 10.0 .0649
(14.7 + P) DN
CFM =
14.7
where:
P = 7.3
D = .2
N = 22
(14.7 + 7.3) .2 22
CFM = = 6.6 CFM or 7 CFM
14.7
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A
2454 P X
CFM = 30 144
0.75
where:
A = .342
P = 7.3
X = .061
.342
2454 7.3 .061
CFM = 30 144
= 31.4 or 32 CFM
0.75
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This chart was taken from "Pneumatic Conveying Design Manual," by Flotronics, Inc.
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8.7.18B Appendix 18B: Line Diverter Valve Leakage Chart (Leakage in Scfm)(b)
Pressure Differential
Diverter Tunnel Blade Flapper
Size 2 5 10 2 5 10 2 5 10
2 2.2 3.5 - - - - - - -
3 3.4 5.3 7.5 3.1 5.0 7.0 1.8 2.8 4.0
4 4.5 7.2 10.1 4.0 6.5 9.0 2.2 3.5 5.0
5 5.8 9.3 13.2 5.0 7.8 11.0 2.8 4.5 6.3
6 7.2 11.3 16.0 5.5 8.5 12.0 3.4 5.3 7.5
8 9.0 14.1 20.0 6.5 10.0 14.0 - - -
10 11.6 18.5 26.2 8.3 13.0 18.5 - - -
12 14.0 22.0 31.1 9.4 15.0 21.0 - - -
Notes:
(a) This chart was taken from "Pneumatic Conveying Design Manual," by Flotronics Inc.
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A.C.R. = Material
x Process
x Particle Size/Temperature
Step 1
To determine the Material Factor, find your material and select the appropriate
value from the Material Factor Table below:
MATERIAL 9 8 7 6 5
FACTOR
M GRAIN KAOLIN ALUMINA COKE ACTIVATED CARBON
A PAPER SAND METALLIC ORE PIGMENTS CALCIUM
T SAWDUST GYPSUM CEMENT FLYASH CARBON BLACK
E TOBACCO LIME COAL DETERGENTS GRAPHITE
R SALT FLOUR LEAD OXIDE CHARCOAL
I
A SODA ASH FERTILIZER SUGAR METALLURGICAL FUME
L TALC LIMESTONE ZINC OXIDE
ABRASIVES
Step 2
The Process Factor is a function of the inlet grain loading and type of process.
First determine the material loading which is expressed in grains per cubic foot
(gr/cf).
Next, establish the process curve which most closely defines your application.
The following applications are listed as guidelines:
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On the graph, find your grain loading and move horizontally to the appropriate
application curve. Move vertically to the bottom of the graph to obtain Process
Factor.
Step 3
The air-to-cloth ratio is also affected by temperature and particle size. Graph C
is used to determine your Particle Size/Temperature Factor. Locate the
temperature of your application and move horizontally to the appropriate particle
size curve. Then move vertically to the bottom of the graph to obtain the Particle
Size/Temperature Factor.
Step 4
A.C.R. = A x B x C
Example
Ventilating a belt conveyor bucket elevator and screen handling, silica sand at
ambient temperature with an estimated inlet loading of 2 lb/min. Air volume is
5,000 CFM. Average particle size is greater than 10 microns.
A filter's design and cleaning mechanisms affect the final filter ratio. This
additional equipment factor must be considered and is noted on the specific
Technical Data Sheet of the dust collector being considered. Consult your Sly
representative or Sly at 1-800-334-2957.
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Unit Filters
Viscous Type Dry Type
Automatic Filters
Cleanable Throwaway Throwaway Cleanable
Dust capacity 1. Well adapted for heavy dust loads (up to 2 1. Well adapted to light or moderate dust 1. Well adapted for heavy
grams 1000 cu. ft.) due to high dust capacity loads of less than 1 grain/1000 cu. ft. dust loads up to 2 grains
1000 cu. ft. since it is
serviced automatically
Filter size 1. Common size of unit filter is 20- x 20-in. face area handling 800 cu. ft/min at rated 1. Automatic viscous units
capacity. supplied to handle 1000
2. Face velocity is generally 300 - 400 ft/min for all types. cu. ft/min and over
2. Face velocity is
350-750 ft/min.
Air velocity 1. Rated velocity 1. Rated velocity is 10-50 ft/min through the 1. Rated velocity is
2. Entrainment of oil may occur at very high medium. (Some dry glass types run as 350-750 ft/min through the
velocities high as 300 ft/min) filter medium for viscous
2. Higher velocities may result in rupture of types. For dry types, it is
filter medium. 10-50 ft/min.
Resistance 1. Resistance ranges from 0.05-0.30 in when clean to 0.4-0.5 in when dirty. 1. Resistance runs about
2. When the resistance exceeds a given value, the cells should be replaced or 0.3-0.4 in water.
reconditioned.
3. Cycling cells in large installation will serve to maintain a nearly constant resistance.
4. High resistance due to excessive dust loading 4. Excessive pressure drops resulting from
results in channeling and poor efficiency. high dust loading may result in rupture of
filter medium.
Efficiency 1. Commercial makes are found in a variety of 1. In general, give higher efficiency than
efficiencies, these depending roughly on filter viscous type, particularly on fine particles.
resistance for similar types of medium. 2. Efficiency increases with increased dust
2. Efficiency decreases with increased dust load load and decreases with increased velocity.
and increases with increased velocity up to
certain limits.
Operating 1. Well adapted for short-period operations 1. Well adapted for
cycle (less than 10 hr/day) due to relatively low continuous operation
investment cost.
2. Operating cycle is 1-2 months for general 2. Operating cycle is 2-4 weeks for general
"average" industrial air conditioning "average" industrial air conditioning
Method of 1. Washed with steam, 1. Filter cell replaced. Life may in some cases 1. Vacuum cleaned, 1. Automatic. Filter may clog
Cleaning hot water, or be lengthened by shaking or vacuum blown with in time and cleaning by
solvents and given cleaning, but this is not often successful. com-pressed air, or blowing with com-pressed
fresh oil coating dry cleaned air may be necessary.
Space 1. Well adapted for low headroom requirements. 1. Have a high headroom
requirement 2. Form of banks can be chosen to fit any shaped space requirement
3. Space should be allowed for a man to remove filter cells for cleaning or replacement. 2. Take up less floor space
than other types
4. Requires space for 4. Requires space for
washing, reoiling, mechanical loader
and draining tanks in some cases
Type of filter 1. Crimped, split, or woven metal, glass fibers, 1. Cellulose pulp, felt, cotton gauze, spun 1. Metal screens, packing, or
medium wood shavings, hair-all oil coated glass baffling. One type uses
2. Dry medium cannot stand direct wetting. cellulose pulp
Oil-impregnated medium are available to
resist humidity and prevent fluff entrainment
Character of 1. Not well suited for linty materials 1. Not well suited for 1. Not suited for linty material
dust handling oily dusts if of viscous types
2. Well adapted for make-up air granular 2. Well adapted for linty material
materials 3. Better adapted for fine dust than other
types
Temperature 1. All metal types may be used up as high as 1. Limited to 180 oF except for glass types 1. Viscous may be used up
limitations 250 oF if suitable oil or grease is used. Those which may be used up to 700 oF, if suitable to 250 oF if suitable oil is
utilizing cellulosic materials are limited to frames and gaskets are used. used. Dry type limited to
180 oF. 180 oF.
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Fabrics are generally selected based upon their temperature limits and their
chemical properties. Listed below are the more commonly used felted fabrics in
order of their temperature properties. A brief description of each fabric with its
chemical properties follows.
Chemical Properties:
Nylon. Nylon is the best of the fibers for its overall strength and resistance to
abrasion. It is excellent for use with alkaline dust, however, it is extremely
vulnerable to acid attack and will fail rapidly in the presence of any acid. Its low
temperature resistance of 225 degrees F, limits its use as an industrial filter
fabric.
Acrylics. Acrylics exhibits a good resistance to both acid and alkaline service. In
general acrylics are difficult to stabilize and since their temperature limits are
similar to the polyesters, polyester is normally the fabric of choice.
Polyester. Polyesters are currently the work horse of the filter fabrics. They
exhibit good acid and alkali resistance. The fabric is relatively stable and thus it
covers a broad range of applications. Polyesters do tend to hydrolyze in a hot
moist atmosphere and thus care should be taken where both high moisture and
heat are encountered.
1
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Recommended Max.
Operating Temp.: Chemical
Tensile Abrasion Exposure Time Resistance Flammability: General
Fiber Manufacturer Strength Resistance in Degrees F Will Support Special Chemical
: Combustion? Properties Classification
Long Short
(Months) (Hours) Acids Alkalies
Acrilan Monsanto C C 250 300 D D Yes Polyacrylonitrile
(acrylic)
Arnel Celanese Corp. of E E 250 300 D D Yes A modified cellulose, has Tracetate
America improved heat and bacterial
resistance
Cotton Natural fiber C B 160 250 D A Yes Cellulose
Dacron E.I. du Pont de A A 275 350 B C-D Yes More rapid degradation may Polyester
Nemours occur in the presence of
heat and moisture. Holds
crease.
Darvan B.F. Goodrich C E 310 320 B D Yes Melts above 330 oF. Has Nytril
Chemical excellent dimensional
stability at 300 oF.
Dynel Union Carbide C C 180 240 B A No Will soften and distort if Copolymer of
Chemical Co. exposed to temp. above acrylonitrile and
180 oF unless heat-set vinyl chloride
Glass Pittsburgh Plate Glass A E 500 650 C E No Limited by poor flex-abrasion Glass
Co.; Owens Corning qualities. Finishes limit max.
Fiberglass Corp.; temp. range
Libby Owens; Ford
Glass Fiber Co.
Kodel Eastman Chemical C C 275 350 B-C C-D Yes Excellent stability under heat Polyester
Products, Inc.
Nylon 66 E.I. du Pont de A A 200 250 E A Yes Stays soft and pliable when Polamide
Nemours, Monsanto exposed to heat
Nylon 6 American Enka; A A 200 250 E B Yes Polamide
Industrial Rayon;
Allied Chemical
Orlon 42 E.I. du Pont de C B 260 300 C D Yes Best all-around Polyacrylonitrile
Nemours high-temperature fiber (acrylic)
Polyethylene Union Carbide A A 150 212 A A Yes Affected by some organic Polyethylene
Chemical Co. (heat-set) solvents. Can be heat-set to
operate at about 212 oF. If
subjected to load for a long
time, it will continue to
stretch. Lighter than water.
Polypropylene Hercules, Alamo A B-C 190 190 A A Yes Strong, excellent chemical Polyolefin
Polymer, National resistance
plastic products
Q957 Dow Chemical C X 220 240 B B No Fibers made from film. They Vinylidene chloride
are flat ribbons
Saran Saran Yarn Co. D C 150 200 A B No Fibers made from film. They Vinylidene chloride
and others (ammonia, are flat ribbons. Outstanding
F) chemical resistance, but
severe temp. limitation.
Teflon E.I. du Pont de C D 450 550 A A No Expensive. Best chemical Polyfluoroethylene
(multifilament) Nemours resistance, good heat
resistance. When exposed
to temp. in excess of 400 oF,
toxic fumes are given off.
Strength decreases rapidly
at high temp.
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Recommended Max.
Operating Temp.: Chemical
Tensile Abrasion Exposure Time Resistance Flammability: General
Fiber Manufacturer Strength Resistance in Degrees F Will Support Special Chemical
: Combustion? Properties Classification
Long Short
(Months) (Hours) Acids Alkalies
Nomex E.I. du Pont de A-B A-B 425 450 D A No Outstanding temperature Nylon aromatic
Nemours resistance polyamide
Verel Eastman Chemical C E 200 250 C D No Verel FR has better flame Modified acrylic
Products, Inc. resistance than wool.
Wool Natural fiber Wet, E Wet, C 200 250 E E No When wet has excellent Protein
Dry, D Dry, C elastic recovery. Can be
felted.
Zefran Dow Chemical C C 220 270 C D Yes Acrylic alloy
Courtesy of the Globe Albany Corp. This company offers information as best currently available: no obligation or liability whatsoever is assumed in connection with its use.
Data apply only to staple fibers, although continuous-filament yarns are also made. Teflon is excepted, as test fabric was made from filament yarn.
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8.7.19E Appendix 19E: Selection Criteria for Dry Filter and Wet Scrubber Selection
Appropriate for most applications B Appropriate for some applications Y Generally not appropriate
Dry Filter Selection Wet Scrubber Selection
Cartridge Envelope Tube Impingement Packed Venturi
Filter Filter Filter Baffle Plate Tower
Inlet loading:
Inlet loading:
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Appropriate for most applications B Appropriate for some applications Y Generally not appropriate
Dry Filter Selection Wet Scrubber Selection
Cartridge Envelope Tube Impingement Packed Venturi
Filter Filter Filter Baffle Plate Tower
Hygroscopic
Y B
Granular
B
Fluffy/Fibrous
Y Y Y
Sticky
Y B B Y
Abrasive
B Y
Corrosive
B
Vapor
Y Y B Y
Mists
Y Y Y
Condensing/Cooling
Y Y Y B Y
Odors
Y Y Y Y
Sly Inc. sells three basic Sly Inc. sells three basic
styles of dry collectors: styles of wet scrubbers;
cartridge, envelope and the Impinjet;
tubular bag filters. Impingement baffle plate;
Packed Towers and
Venturi
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This diagram taken from "Pneumatic Conveying Engineering Manual, Dilute Phase" by MAC Equipment Inc.
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This diagram taken from "Pneumatic Conveying Engineering Manual, Dilute Phase" by MAC Equipment Inc.
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It has become almost trite to detail the ways in which money can be saved by
replacing an individual package system with a bulk handling system.
To be trite:
Bags often burst (or worse) causing product loss and high clean-up
expense.
Bags take up more room than comparable bulk volume - usually must be
stored inside.
All this is covered in the available Pneumatic Conveying literature. It may not
make good reading but it does make good sense.
Most companies face the recurring problem of rising material and labor costs.
There is really very little that can be done about this except on a temporary
basis, which leaves only the expense items as a possible area for cost reduction
to minimize price increases.
How?
Specifically by:
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The labor saved is, of course, not usually eliminated, merely transferred,
but it is usually transferred to productive work rather than expense work.
Not always of course. You can't unload grain from a boat at anything
approaching the speed of a "grain leg" with a Pneumatic Conveyor. Nor
can you load coal into a boat at a comparable rate to a high speed belt
conveyor.
But you can go around corners and round existing machinery with a
Pneumatic Conveying line. It takes very little to support it and very little
to extend it. It is completely dust tight and with most products self
cleaning, so you can put all kinds of products through one line without
risking contamination.
And while you are at it you can do a little product cooling - if you are so
inclined.
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Answer. Normally no. It's better to blow air through the lines for a
short period of time before conveying begins, to dry up
any accumulated moisture, than to try to eliminate
moisture with insulation.
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8.7.23 Appendix 23: Fundamental Burning Velocities of Selected Gases and Dusts
Basic information along with Appendix 26 associated with narrative Section 8.5 -
Safety Considerations in Pneumatic Conveying.
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8.7.24 Appendix 24: Fire Hazard Properties of Selected Liquids, Gases and Volatile
Solids
Lighter-than-air gases will usually dissipate rapidly because of their relatively low
densities. Unless released in confined, poorly ventilated spaces, low-density
gases seldom produce hazardous mixtures in zones close to grade where most
electrical equipment is located.
In the case of hydrocarbons - most of which are heavier than air - the problem is
not to establish the existence of a Class I location but to define the limits of the
Division 1 and Division 2 areas. Anywhere that hydrocarbons are handled, used,
or stored, there is a high degree of probability that flammable liquids, gases, and
vapors will be released in sufficient quantities to constitute a hazard. Vapor can
disperse in all directions as governed by the vapor density and air movement in
the area. A very mild breeze can extend the limits of the hazardous location
quite far in the direction of air movement, but the combustible mixture will not be
dispersed significantly.
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Group A - acetylene
Group B - hydrogen or equivalent vapors and gases, such as manufactured gas.
Group C - ethyl-ether vapors, ethylene, cyclopropane, and similar substances.
Group D - gasoline, naphtha, benzene, hexane, butane, propane, alcohol,
acetone, lacquer-solvent vapors, natural gas, and similar substances.
2
See "Defining the Limits of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Compliance with National Electrical
Code - General Considerations," PE 9/14/78, p 145, file #0501.
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8.7.25 Appendix 25: Defining the Limits of Hazardous (Classified) Locations For
Compliance with National Electrical Code
Class II hazardous locations are those locations where combustible dusts are
present or likely to become present. A potential dust-explosion hazard exists
wherever combustible dusts accumulate, are handled, or are processed. Many
dusts fall into the "combustible" category; some of the most common are given in
Table I. The significance of the factors used as headings in Table I is:
Minimum igniting energy defines the minimum electric spark required for
ignition.
Like all classified locations, Class II locations have two divisions.3 A Class II,
Division 1 location is one that meets one or more of these criteria:
3
See "Defining the Limits of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Compliance with National Electrical
Code - General Considerations," PE 9/14/78. p 145, file #0501, and "Class I locations," PE 10/12/78,
p. 191, file #0501.
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Areas containing only closed bins or hoppers, and enclosed spouts and
conveyors.
Class III locations are those in which easily ignitable fibers or flyings are present,
but are not likely to be in suspension in air in quantities sufficient to produce an
ignitable atmosphere. Single fibers of organic materials such as lint, cotton tufts,
and fluffy fabrics, however, are quite vulnerable to a localized heat source such
as an electric spark. In purge oxygen, single fibers of cotton can be ignited by a
0.02 joule spark.
Textiles such as those used in clothing can be ignited and burned with repetitive
or sustained high-energy electric sparks. Cotton and wool fabrics can be ignited
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in pure oxygen with a spark of 2.3 joules; in normal air, a spark of 193 joules or
more is required for ignition. Silk and polyester fibers are more difficult to ignite
than cotton or wool.
Fibers contaminated with greasy substances can be ignited with much weaker
sparks than clean fibers. Typically, only one ten-thousandth of the energy
required to ignite a clean fabric is required for an oily sample of the same fabric.
In general, the burning characteristics of fibers will be affected by the specific
gravity of the substance, size and shape of the sample, air circulation in the area,
oxygen concentration, and relative humidity. The burning characteristics of some
common fibers whose presence can cause an area to be designated as Class III
are given in Table II.
A Class III, Division 1 location is one in which easily ignitable fibers or materials
that produce combustible flyings are manufactured, handled, or used. This
classification usually includes:
A Class III, Division 2 location is one in which easily ignitable fibers are stored or
handled, but are not manufactured or processed. An example is a textile
warehouse.
There are no group designations associated with Class III locations, and
electrical equipment installed in Class III locations need only be approved for the
applicable class and division. The maximum equipment surface temperature
under normal conditions shall not exceed 329 oF (165 oC) for equipment not
subject to overloading, and 248 oF (120 oC) for equipment such as transformers
and motors that are subject to overloading.
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*Adapted from Wellington Sears Handbook of Industrial Textiles, published 1963 by Wellington Sears Co., Inc., 111 W. 40th St.,
New York, NY 10017.
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The values presented in the following tables are intended as a general guide,
and are based on a selection of materials and available data on explosion and
fire properties. The variation inherent in many of the materials, and also resulting
from different test methods for measuring the same explosion property, mean
that the quoted values should strictly be applied only to the sample actually
tested, taking account of the method of test. In the tables references are given
which enable further details to be obtained but, for many practical purposes,
guideline are all that are required. If further information is required for a
particular sample of a material, direct testing of that material is usually
necessary. Significant variation in explosion properties with a material can arise
from differences in particle size, particle shape, moisture content, dispersability,
and from variations in composition inevitable with many materials of natural
origin.
The tabulated values originated from publications in the United Kingdom, the
United States, and the Federal German Republic and the methods of test are
those in use in the country of origin of data. Further information can be obtained
from studying the references and Chapter 3.
Where more than one set of data has been published for a material, preference
has been given in the selection of data to that combining the most
comprehensive and the most hazardous values indicated. As many identifiable
dusts as possible have been included, but mixtures that are not generally
reproducible, and many co-polymers, have been excluded.
Because of the different methods of test in the three countries, the values for
minimum ignition temperature of dust clouds may differ somewhat. The
minimum ignition temperature of dust layers is measured in the United States
using a sample 1.3 cm deep and 2.5 cm diameter, in the Furnace Apparatus,
but in the Federal German Republic a 0.5 cm deep layer on a hotplate is used
(Chapter 3). The results from the two methods are not directly comparable
(Chapter 4). The values of maximum explosion pressure and maximum rate of
pressure rise are the highest quoted for a given material and are not necessarily
measured for the same dust concentration. In the test for the maximum oxygen
concentration to prevent ignition, the use of the Furnace Apparatus has been
taken throughout (Chapter 3), and the inert gas was carbon dioxide for data
originating from the United States and nitrogen for data originating from the
United Kingdom, unless stated otherwise. The relative effectiveness of the two
inert gases is discussed in Chapter 4.
(-) indicates that no value was available, but should not be taken to mean that
the property was not measurable.
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Maximum
oxygen
concen-
Minimum Minimum Maximum tration
ignition explosible Minimum Maximum rate of to prevent
temperature concen- ignition explosion pressure ignition
o
C tration energy pressure rise % by
Dust Cloudlayer g/l mJ lb/in2 lb/in2s volume References Notes
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Maximum
oxygen
concen-
Minimum Minimum Maximum tration
ignition explosible Minimum Maximum rate of to prevent
temperature concen- ignition explosion pressure ignition
o
C tration energy pressure rise % by
Dust Cloudlayer g/l mJ lb/in2 lb/in2s volume References Notes
Bone meal 490 230 - - 11 100 - 6 Guncotton
ignition source in
pressure test
Boron 730 390 Did not - 41 200 - 3 Guncotton
ignite ignition source in
pressure test.
Bread 450 - - - - - - 8
Brunswick green 360 - - - - - - 8
P-t-butyl benzoic acid 560 - 0.020 25 88 6,500 - 4
Cadmium 570 250 - 4,000 7 100 - 3
Cadmium Yellow 390 - - - - - - 8
Calcium carbide 555 325 - - 13 - - 2
Calcium citrate 470 - - - - - - 8 Group (b) dust
Calcium gluconate 550 - - - - - - 8 Group (b) dust
Calcium DL Pantothenate 520 - 0.050 80 105 4,600 - 1
Calcium propionate 530 - - - 90 1,900 - 8
Calcium silicide 540 540 0.060 150 86 20,000 - 3
Calcium stearate 400 - 0.025 15 97 >10,000 - 1
Caprolactam 430 - 0.07 60 79 1,700 8 8
Carbon, activated 660 270 0.100 - 92 1,700 - 7 Guncotton
ignition source in
min. expl. conc.
and max. expl.
pressure tests.
Carbon, black 510 - - - - - - 7
Carbon methyl cellulose 460 310 0.060 140 130 5000 - 4
Carboxy methyl hydroxy
ethyl cellulose 380 - 0.200 960 83 800 - 4
Carboxy polymethylene 520 - 0.115 640 76 1200 - 4
Casein 460 - - - 89 1200 - 8
Cellulose 410 300 0.045 40 117 8000 - 4
Cellulose acetate 340 - 0.035 20 114 6500 5 4,8 Inert gas nitrogen
Cellulose acetate butyrate 370 - 0.025 30 81 2700 7 4
Cellulose proprionate 460 - 0.025 60 105 4700 - 4
Cellulose triacetate 390 - 0.035 30 107 4300 - 4,8
Cellulose tripropionate 460 - 0.025 45 88 4000 - 4
Charcoal 530 180 0.140 20 100 1800 - 7
Chloramine-T 540 150 - - 7 150 - 1 Guncotton
ignition source in
pressure test.
o-Chlorobenzmalono nitrile - - 0.025 - 90 >10000 - 1
p-Chloroaceto acetanilide 640 - 0.035 30 94 3900 - 1
0-Chloroaceto acetanilide 650 - 0.035 20 85 5500 - 1
Choloroamino toluene -
sulfonic acid 650 - - - - - - 8
4-Chloro-2 nitro aniline 590 120 <0.750 140 123 3500 - 1
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Maximum
oxygen
concen-
Minimum Minimum Maximum tration
ignition explosible Minimum Maximum rate of to prevent
temperature concen- ignition explosion pressure ignition
o
C tration energy pressure rise % by
Dust Cloudlayer g/l mJ lb/in2 lb/in2s volume References Notes
p-Chloro o-toluidine - - - - - - 8
hydrochloride 650
Chocolate crumb 340 - - - - - - 8
Chromium 580 400 0.230 140 56 5000 - 3
Cinnamon 440 230 0.060 30 121 3900 - 5
Citrus peel 500 330 0.060 100 51 1200 - 5
Coal, brown 485 230 - - - - - 2 See also Lignite
Coal, 8 % volatiles 730 - - - - - - 7
Coal, 12 % volatiles 670 240 - - - - - 7
Coal, 25 % volatiles 605 210 0.120 120 62 400 - 7
Coal, 37 % volatiles 610 170 0.055 60 90 2300 - 7 Standard
Pittsburgh coal
Coal, 43 % volatiles 575 180 0.050 50 92 2000 - 7
Cobalt 760 370 - - - - - 3
Cocoa 500 200 0.065 120 69 1200 - 5
Coconut 450 280 - - - - - 2
Coconut shell 470 220 0.035 60 115 4200 - 5
Coffee 360 270 0.085 160 38 150 10 5,8 Inert gas carbon
dioxide
Coffee, extract 600 - - - 47 - - 2
Coffee, instant 410 350 0.280 Did not 68 500 - 5
ignite
Coke >750 430 - - - - - 2
Coke, petroleum, - Guncotton
13 % volatiles 670 - 1.00 - 36 200 - 7 ignition source in
min. expl. conc.
and max. expl.
pressure tests.
Colophony 325 Melts - - - - - 2
Copal 330 Melts - - 68 - - 2 See also gum
manila
Copper 700 - - Did not Did not Did not - 3
ignite ignite ignite
Copper-zinc, gold bronze 370 190 1.00 - 44 1300 - 3
Cork 460 210 0.035 35 96 7500 - 6
Corn cob 450 240 0.045 45 127 3700 - 5
Corn dextrine 410 390 0.040 40 124 7000 - 5
Cornflour 390 - - - - - - 8
Cornstarch 390 - 0.040 30 145 9500 - 5
Cotton flock 470 - 0.050 25 94 6000 - 4
Cotton linters 520 - 0.50 1920 73 400 5 5
Cottonseed meal 530 200 0.055 80 89 2200 - 5
Coumarone-indene resin 550 - 0.015 10 93 11000 11 4
Crystal violet 475 Melts - - - - - 2
Cyclohexanone peroxide - - - 21 84 5600 - 8
Dehydroacetic acid 430 - 0.030 15 87 8000 - 1
Dextrin 410 440 0.050 40 99 9000 - 6
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oxygen
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Minimum Minimum Maximum tration
ignition explosible Minimum Maximum rate of to prevent
temperature concen- ignition explosion pressure ignition
o
C tration energy pressure rise % by
Dust Cloudlayer g/l mJ lb/in2 lb/in2s volume References Notes
Dextrose monohydrate 350 - - - - - - 8
Diallyl phthalate 480 - 0.030 20 90 8500 - 1
Diamino stilbene disulfonic
acid 550 - - - - - - 8 Group (b) dust
Diazo aminobenzene 550 - 0.015 20 114 10000 - 1
Di-t-Butyl-p-cresol 420 - 0.015 15 79 13000 9 4
Dibutyl tin maleate 600 - - - - - - 8
Dibutyl tin oxide 530 - - - - - - 8
Dichlorophene 770 - - - 72 3000 - 1
2,4-Dichlorophenoxy ethyl
benzoate 540 - 0.045 60 84 2200 - 1
Dicyclopentadiene dioxide 420 - 0.015 30 89 9500 - 4
Dihydrostreptomycin
sulphate 600 230 0.520 - 42 200 7 1
3-3' Dimethoxy 4-4' diamino
diphenyl - - 0.030 - 82 >10000 - 1
Dimethylacridan 540 - - - - - - 8
Dimethyl diphenyl urea 490 - - - - - - 8
Dimethyl isophthalate 580 - 0.025 15 84 8000 - 4
Dimethyl terephthalate 570 - 0.030 20 105 12000 6 4
S-S'-Dimethyl
xanthogene-thylene bis 400 - 0.300 3200 84 1500 - 1
dithiocarbamate
Dinitro aniline 470 - - - - - - 8
3,5-Dinitrobenzamide 500 Melts 0.040 45 163 6500 - 1
3,5-Dinotrobenzoic acid 460 - 0.050 45 139 4300 - 1
Dinitrobenzoyl chloride 380 - - - - - - 8
Dinitrocresol 340 Melts 0.03 - - - - 1,2
4,4'-Dinitro-sym-diphenyl
urea 550 - 0.095 60 102 2500 - 1
Dinitro stilbene disulphonic
acid 450 - - - - - - 8
Dinitrotoluamide 500 - 0.050 15 153 >10000 - 6
Diphenyl 630 - 0.015 20 82 3700 - 1
4,4'-Diphenyl di 590 140 0.065 30 143 5500 - 1
sulphonylazide
Diphenylol propane
(bisphenol-A) 570 - 0.012 11 81 11800 5 4,8 Inert gas nitrogen
Egg white 610 - 0.14 640 58 500 - 5
Epoxy resin 490 - 0.015 9 94 8500 - 4,8
Esparto grass - - - - 94 7300 - 8
Ethyl cellulose 340 330 0.025 15 112 7000 - 4
Ethylene diamine tetra
acetic acid 450 - 0.075 50 106 3000 - 1
Ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose
390 - 0.020 30 94 2200 - 6
Ferric ammonium
ferrocyanide 390 210 1.500 - 17 100 - 1
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oxygen
concen-
Minimum Minimum Maximum tration
ignition explosible Minimum Maximum rate of to prevent
temperature concen- ignition explosion pressure ignition
o
C tration energy pressure rise % by
Dust Cloudlayer g/l mJ lb/in2 lb/in2s volume References Notes
Ferric dimethyl dithio
carbamate 280 150 0.055 25 86 6300 - 1
Ferric ferrocyanide 370 - - - 82 1000 - 1
Ferrochromium 790 670 2.00 - - - - 3
Ferromanganese 450 290 0.130 80 62 5000 - 3
Ferrosilicon (45 % Si) 640 - - - - - - 2
Ferrosilicon (90 % Si) Did not 980 0.240 1280 113 3500 - 3
ignite
Ferrotitanium 370 400 0.140 80 55 9500 - 3
Ferrous ferrocyanide 380 190 0.400 - - - - 1
Ferrovanadium 440 400 1.300 400 - - - 3
Fish meal 485 - - - - - - 2
Fumaric acid 520 - 0.085 35 103 3000 - 4
Garlic 360 - 0.10 240 57 1300 - 5
Gelatin, dried 620 480 <0.5 - 78 1200 - 1
Gilsonite 580 500 0.020 25 78 4500 - 7
Graphite 730 580 - - - - - 7
Grass - - - - 56 400 - 8
Gum arabic 500 260 0.060 100 117 3000 - 4
Gum Karaya 520 240 0.100 180 116 2500 - 4
Gum manila (copal) 360 390 0.030 30 89 6000 - 4
Gum tragacanth 490 260 0.040 45 123 5000 - 4
Hexa methylene tetramine 410 - 0.015 10 98 11000 11 4
Horseradish - - <0.100 - 96 1600 - 6
Hydrazine acid tartrate 570 - 0.175 460 30 200 - 1
p-Hydroxy benzoic acid 620 - 0.040 - 37 - - 1
Hydroxyethyl cellulose 410 - 0.025 40 106 2600 - 6
Hydroxyethyl methyl
cellulose 410 - - - - - - 8
Hydroxy propyl cellulose 400 - 0.020 30 96 2900 - 6
Iron 430 240 - - - - - 2
Iron, carbonyl 420 230 0.105 100 47 8000 - 3
Iron pyrites 380 280 1.00 8200 5 100 - 3
Isatoic anhydride 700 - 0.035 25 80 4900 - 1
Isinglass 520 - - - Nil Nil - 8
Isophthalic acid 700 - 0.035 25 78 3100 - 4
Kelp 570 220 Did not Did not 19 200 - 5
ignite ignite
Lactalbumin 570 240 0.040 50 97 3500 - 4
Lampblack 730 - - - - - - 7
Lauryl peroxide - - - 12 90 6400 - 8
Lead 790 290 - Did not 3 100 - 3 Flame ignition
ignite source in
pressure test
Leather 390 - - - - - - 8
Lignin 450 - 0.040 20 102 5000 7 4
Lignite 450 200 0.030 30 94 8000 - 7
Lycopodium 480 310 0.025 40 75 3100 9 5
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oxygen
concen-
Minimum Minimum Maximum tration
ignition explosible Minimum Maximum rate of to prevent
temperature concen- ignition explosion pressure ignition
o
C tration energy pressure rise % by
Dust Cloudlayer g/l mJ lb/in2 lb/in2s volume References Notes
Magnesium 560 430 0.030 40 116 15000 - 3
Maize husk 430 - - - 75 700 - 8
Maize starch 410 - - - - - - 2
Maleic anhydride 500 Melts - - - - - 2
Malt barley 400 250 0.055 35 95 4400 - 5
Manganese 460 240 0.125 305 53 4900 - 3
Manganese ethylene bis 270 - 0.07 35 - - - 8
dithio carbamate
Manioc 430 - - - - - - 8
Mannitol 460 - 0.065 40 97 2800 - 1
Melamine formaldehyde 410 - 0.02 50 93 1800 - 4,8
resin
DL Methionine 370 360 0.025 35 119 5700 7 1
1-Methylamino 830 Melts 0.055 50 71 3300 - 1
anthraquinone
Methyl cellulose 360 340 0.030 20 133 6000 - 4
2,2-Methylene bis-4-ethyl-6-t-
butyl phenol 310 - - - 76 7300 - 8
Milk 440 - - - - - - 8
Milk, skimmed 490 200 0.050 50 95 2300 - 5
Milk sugar 450 Melts - - 31 - - 2
Molybdenum 720 360 - - - - - 3
Molybdenum disulfide 570 290 - - - - - 6
Monochloracetic acid 620 - - - - - - 8
Monosodium salt of trichloro 540 - - - - - - 8 Group (b) dust
ethylphosphate
Moss, Irish 530 230 Did not Did not 21 300 - 5
ignite ignite
Naphthalene 575 Melts - - 87 - - 2
-Naphthalene-azo-dimethyl
aniline 510 Melts 0.020 50 70 2300 - 1
-Naphthol 670 - - - - - - 8
Naphthol yellow 415 395 - - - - - 2
Nigrosine hydrochloride 630 - - - - - - 8
p-Nitro-o-anisidene 400 - - - - - - 8
p-Nitro-benzene arsonic -
acid 360 280 0.195 480 77 900 - 1
Nitrocellulose - - - 30 >256 >20900 - 8
Nitro diphenylamine 480 - - - - - - 8
Nitro furfural semi
carbazone 240 - - - >143 8600 - 8
Nitropyridone 430 Melts 0.045 35 111 >10000 - 1
p-Nitro-o-toluidine 470 - - - - - - 8
m-Nitro-p-toluidine 470 - - - - - - 8
Nylon 500 430 0.030 20 95 4000 6 4
Oilcake meal 470 285 - - - - - 2
Onion, dehydrated 410 - 0.130 Did not 35 500 - 5
ignite
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oxygen
concen-
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ignition explosible Minimum Maximum rate of to prevent
temperature concen- ignition explosion pressure ignition
o
C tration energy pressure rise % by
Dust Cloudlayer g/l mJ lb/in2 lb/in2s volume References Notes
Paper 440 270 0.055 60 96 3600 - 6
Para formaldehyde 410 - 0.040 20 133 13000 - 4
Peanut hull 460 210 0.045 50 116 8000 - 5
Peat 420 295 - - - - - 2
Peat, sphagnum 460 240 0.045 50 104 2200 - 5
Pectin 410 200 0.075 35 132 8000 - 5
Penicillin, N-ethyl piperidine,
salt of 310 - - - - - - 8
Penta erythritol 450 - 0.030 10 90 9500 7 4
Phenol formaldehyde 450 - 0.015 10 107 6500 - 8,4
Phenol furfural resin 530 - 0.025 10 88 8500 - 4
Phenothiazine 540 - 0.030 - 56 3000 - 1
p-Phenylene diamine 620 - 0.025 30 94 11000 - 4
Phosphorus, red 360 305 - - - - - 2
Phosphorus pentasulfide 280 270 0.050 15 64 >10000 - 1
Phthalic acid 650 Melts - - 62 - - 2
Phthalic anhydride 605 Melts 0.015 15 72 4200 11 2,4
Phthalimide 630 - 0.030 50 89 4800 - 1
Phthalodinitrile >700 Melts - - 43 - - 2
Phytosterol 330 Melts 0.025 10 76 >10000 - 1
Piperazine 480 - - - 72 1400 - 1
Pitch 710 - 0.035 20 88 6000 - 7
Polyacetal 440 - 0.035 20 113 4100 - 4
Polycrylamide 410 240 0.040 30 85 2500 - 4
Polyacrylonitrile 500 460 0.025 20 89 11000 - 4
Polycarbonate 710 - 0.025 25 96 4700 - 4
Polyethylene 390 - 0.020 10 80 7500 - 4,8
Polyethylene oxide 350 - 0.030 30 106 2100 5 4
Polyethylene terephthalate 500 - 0.040 35 98 5500 - 4
Poly isobutyl methacrylate 500 280 0.020 40 74 2800 - 4
Poly methacrylic acid 450 290 0.045 100 97 1800 - 4
Polymethyl methacrylate 440 - 0.020 15 101 1800 7 4
Polymonochlorotrifluoro Did not Did not Did not Did not - 4
ethylene 600 720 ignite ignite ignite ignite
Polypropylene 420 - 0.020 30 76 5500 - 4
Polystyrene 500 500 0.020 15 100 7000 - 4
Polytetrafluoro ethylene 670 570 Did not Did not Did not Did not - 4
ignite ignite ignite ignite
Polyurethane foam 510 440 0.030 20 87 3700 - 4
Polyurethane foam, fire
retardant 550 390 0.025 15 86 3700 - 4
Polyvinylacetate 450 - 0.040 160 69 1000 11 4,8 Inert gas carbon
dioxide
Polyvinyl alcohol 450 Melts - - 78 - - 2
Polyvinyl butyral 390 - 0.020 10 84 2000 5 4
Polyvinyl chloride 670 - Did not Did not 38 500 - 4 Flame ignition
ignite ignite source
Polyvinylidene chloride 670 - - - - - - 8 Group (b) dust
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oxygen
concen-
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ignition explosible Minimum Maximum rate of to prevent
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o
C tration energy pressure rise % by
Dust Cloudlayer g/l mJ lb/in2 lb/in2s volume References Notes
Polyvinyl pyrrolidone 465 Melts - - 15 - - 2
Potassium hydrogen tartrate
520 - - - - - - 1
Potassium sorbate 380 180 0.120 60 79 9500 - 1
Potato, dried 450 - - - 97 1000 - 8
Potato starch 430 - - - - - - 2
Provender 370 - - - 93 1400 - 8
Pyrethrum 460 210 0.100 80 95 1500 - 1
Quillaia bark 450 - - - - - - 8
Rape seed meal 465 - - - - - - 2
Rayon, viscose 420 - - - - - - 8
Rayon, flock - - 0.03 - - - - 8
Rice 440 240 0.050 50 105 2700 - 5
Rosin 390 - 0.015 10 87 1200 - 4
Rubber 380 - - - - - - -8
Rubber, crude, hard 350 - 0.025 50 80 3800 13 4
Rubber, crumb 440 - - - 84 3300 - 8
Rubber, vulcanized 360 - - - 40 - - 2
Rye flour 415 325 - - 335 - - 2
Saccharin 690 - - - - - - 1
Salicylanilide 610 Melts 0.040 20 73 4800 - 1
Salicylic acid 590 - 0.025 - 84 6800 - 4,8
Sawdust 430 - - - 97 2000 - 8
Sebacic acid - - - - 74 400 - 8
Senna 440 - 0.010 105 49 300 - 8
Shellac 400 - 0.020 10 73 3600 9 4
Silicon Did not 760 <0.10 80 94 13000 - 3
ignite
Soap 430 600 0.085 100 77 2800 - 6
Sodium acetate 590 - 0.030 35 90 4600 - 1
Sodium amatol 580 680 0.050 80 91 800 - 1
Sodium benzoate 560 680 0.050 80 91 3700 - 1
Sodium carboxmethyl 320 - 1.10 440 49 400 5 8
cellulose
Sodium 2-chloro-5 nitro-
benzene sulphonate 550 440 - - - - - 1
Sodium 2,2-dichloro
propionate 500 - 0.260 220 68 500 - 1
Sodium dihydroxy
naphthalene disulfonate 510 - - - - - - 8 Group (b) dust.
Sodium glucaspaldrate 600 - - - - - - 8
Sodium glucoheptonate 600 - - - - - - 8
Sodium monochloracetate 550 - - - - - - 8
Sodium m-nitrobenzene
sulphonate - - - - 92 400 - 1
Sodium m-nitrobenzoate - - - - 87 2900 - 1
Sodium pentachlorophenate Did not 360 - - Did not Did not - 1
ignite ignite ignite
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oxygen
concen-
Minimum Minimum Maximum tration
ignition explosible Minimum Maximum rate of to prevent
temperature concen- ignition explosion pressure ignition
o
C tration energy pressure rise % by
Dust Cloudlayer g/l mJ lb/in2 lb/in2s volume References Notes
Sodium propionate 479 - - - 70 700 - 8
Sodium secobarbital 520 - 0.100 960 76 800 - 1
Sodium sorbate 400 140 0.050 30 87 6500 - 1
Sodium thiosulfate 510 330 - - 11 <100 - 1 Guncotton
ignition source in
pressure test.
Sodium toluene sulphonate 530 - - - - - - 8
Sodium xylene sulphonate 490 - - - - - - 8
Soot >690 535 - - Did not Did not - 2
ignite ignite
Sorbic acid 440 460 0.020 15 106 >10000 5 1,8 Inert gas nitrogen
L-Sorbose 370 - 0.065 80 76 4700 - 1
Soya flour 550 340 0.060 100 94 800 9 5
Soya protein 540 - 0.050 60 87 6500 9 5
Starch 470 - - - - - - 8
Starch, cold water 490 - - - - - - 8
Stearic acid 290 - - 25 80 8500 - 1
Steel 450 - - - - - - 8
Streptomycin sulphate 700 - - - - - - 8
Sucrose 420 Melts 0.045 40 86 5500 - 1
Sugar 370 400 0.045 30 109 5000 - 5
Sulphur 190 220 0.035 15 78 4700 - 1
Tantalum 630 300 <0.20 120 55 4400 - 3
Tartaric acid 350 - - - - - - 8
Tea 500 - - - 93 1700 - 8
Tea, instant 580 340 Did not Did not 48 400 - 5
ignite ignite
Tellurium 550 340 - - - - - 3
Terephthalic acid 680 - 0.050 20 84 8000 - 4
Tetranitro carbazole 395 Melts - - - - - 2
Thiourea 420 Melts - - 29 100 - 1
Thorium 270 280 0.075 5 79 5500 - 3
Thorium hydride 260 20 0.080 3 81 12000 - 3
Tin 630 430 0.190 80 48 1700 - 3
Titanium 375 290 0.045 15 85 11000 Ignites in 2,3
carbon
dioxide
Titanium hydride 480 540 0.070 60 121 12000 3 3
Tobacco 485 290 - - - - - 2
Tobacco, dried 320 - - - 85 1000 - 8
Tobacco, stem 420 230 Did not Did not 53 400 - 5
ignite ignite
Tribromosalicyl anilide 880 Melts - - - - - 1
Trinitro toluene - - 0.070 75 63 2100 - 6
s-Trioxane 480 - 0.143 - 85 600 - 1
, '-Trithiobis (N,N-
dimethyl-thioformamide) 280 230 0.060 35 96 6000 - 1
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Maximum
oxygen
concen-
Minimum Minimum Maximum tration
ignition explosible Minimum Maximum rate of to prevent
temperature concen- ignition explosion pressure ignition
o
C tration energy pressure rise % by
Dust Cloudlayer g/l mJ lb/in2 lb/in2s volume References Notes
Tung 540 240 0.07 240 74 1900 - 5
Tungsten 730 470 - - Did not Did not - 3
ignite ignite
Uranium 20 100 0.060 45 69 5000 - 3
Uranium hydride 20 20 0.060 5 74 9000 - 3
Urea 900 - Did not Did not Did not Did not - 4,8 Group (b) dust.
ignite ignite ignite ignite
Urea formaldehyde
molding powder 460 - 0.085 80 89 3600 9 4
Urea formaldehyde resin 430 - 0.02 34 110 1600 - 8
Vanadium 500 490 0.220 60 57 1000 10 3
Vitamin B1 mononitrate 380 190 0.035 35 120 9000 - 1
Vitamin C 460 280 0.070 60 88 4800 - 1
Walnut shell 420 210 0.035 60 121 5500 - 5
Wax, accra 260 - - - - - - 8
Wax, carnauba 340 - - - - - - 8
Wax, paraffin 340 - - - - - - 8
Wheat, flour 380 360 0.050 50 109 3700 - 5
Wheat, grain dust 420 290 - - 43 - - 2
Wheat starch 430 - 0.045 25 100 6500 - 5
Wood 360 - - - 90 5700 5 8
Wood, bark 450 250 0.020 60 103 7500 - 4
Wood, flour 430 - 0.050 20 94 8500 7 4
Wood, hard 420 315 - - 66 - - 2
Wood, soft 440 325 - - 63 - - 2
Yeast 520 260 0.050 50 123 3500 - 5
Zinc 680 460 0.500 960 70 1800 - 3
Zinc ethylene dithio-
carbamate 480 180 - - 45 300 - 1
Zinc stearate 315 Melts 0.020 10 80 >10000 - 1,2
Zirconium 20 220 0.045 5 75 11000 Ignites in 3
carbon
dioxide
Zirconium hydride 350 270 0.085 60 90 9500 3 3
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The following pages show a typical specification for a dilute phase pneumatic
conveying system, used for low linear density polyethylene. (Contract 468200,
Specification SP-4682-48-7, Pneumatic Conveying Systems).
This plant was built in Saudi Arabia and worked very well.
A similar plant for polypropylene was built in Cologne, Germany where a dense
phase conveying system was used, manufactured by Buhler Miag. Double rotary
feeders were used in tandem to suit the higher pressures (up to 25 psig).
Specification SP-4682-48-7
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 This specification sets forth and defines the design, engineering, materials of
construction and fabrication requirements for pneumatic conveying systems handling
Linear Low Density Polyethylene pellets and granules at Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
1.2 All systems will conform to the design basis described in Paragraph 3.0
1.3 The word VENDOR used in this specification refers to the prime manufacturer receiving
this specification; any and all subsuppliers or material and/or equipment furnished to the
VENDOR shall be required to meet all of the requirements of these specifications. It
shall be VENDOR's responsibility to see that subsuppliers and sub-supplied materials
conform to these specifications. The word PURCHASER used in this specification refers
to Fluor Corporation or its agent.
1.4 Any change in or exception to any part of this specification by the VENDOR must be
defined by the VENDOR in his proposal. Except for the exceptions listed in the
VENDOR's proposal, the content of this specification and all related specifications and/or
attachments fully meet the understanding and acceptance of the VENDOR. No change
in design, engineering, materials of construction, fabrication and/or supply of any system
or component thereof shall be made without the written approval and acceptance of the
PURCHASER.
2.0 GENERAL
2.1 As a minimum requirement of the VENDOR, the design, fabrication and supply of each
system shall include all items specifically listed herein. The fact that certain items may
not be listed or described in detail (such as injector tees, water cooled air coolers,
blowers, rotary feeders, line filters, line mufflers, bag filters, diverter gates and valves, air
regulators, filters, oil lubricators and the like), shall net relieve the VENDOR of the full
responsibility of designing, fabricating and supplying such items and/or material in order
to make and guarantee each component and system to be a complete operating unit.
Refer to the following paragraph for specific items furnished by the PURCHASER.
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2.2 Motor drivers for blowers, rotary feeders and other motor drivers for equipment items
shall be furnished by the PURCHASER.
PURCHASER will be selecting a specific motor supplier, and VENDOR will be required to
purchase drivers only from this supplier. However, if a motor is specially manufactured
for a piece of equipment, an exception may be made. VENDOR must submit a
description of the special motor for PURCHASER'S approval. Mounting of all motors will
be by the VENDOR.
2.2.1 Unless specifically noted herein, all starters and controls will be supplied by the
PURCHASER.
2.2.2 VENDOR shall supply motor support base plate as part of the blower base if it is
designed as an integral part of the blower base. All other drive components,
such as chain and/or "V" belt drives, motor slide rails, bases, guards, and drive
sheaves shall be furnished by the VENDOR. Drive guards shall provide
protection but allow a clear view of the drive without removing the guard.
2.2.3 All blowers shall be furnished complete with their own bed plates or fabricated
plates or cast frames as may be the case. The bed plate or frame shall be sized
to act as a common base for the motor, silencers, and belt or coupling guards.
VENDOR shall mount the blower, silencers, filters, motor, drive and belt guard
(with belts) and ship complete as an assembled unit.
NOTE: Motors shall be designed for continuous operation at the rated load;
operation at rated conditions shall not utilize the service factor of the motor (if
any). V-Belt drives shall be designed on the basis of supplied motor power
before taking in account belt service factor.
2.3 All system control panels, panel mounted and remote initiating devices and indicating
lights complete with wiring to all local and panel mounted devices and lights will be
furnished by the PURCHASER.
2.4 All pneumatically operated valves complete with solenoids (where applicable), air
cylinders, filters, lubricators, speed control regulators and position switches to actuate
local and panel mounted devices and lights shall be furnished by the VENDOR. All such
devices shall be designed for continuous duty in the high humidity, sandy, seaport
conditions of Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
2.5 Valving will be electrically interlocked by the PURCHASER so that operating errors will
be reduced in critical systems. Multiple contact position switches shall be furnished by
the VENDOR.
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2.6 VENDOR shall furnish all gasket and bolting materials where VENDOR furnished
equipment and/or material connects to equipment and/or material furnished by others.
2.7 VENDOR shall supply certified dimensional outline drawings, cross sections, operating
instructions, parts lists, design data, shop and erection drawings covering each system
for all component parts. This includes equipment items such as blowers, rotary feeders,
injector tees, line mufflers, bag filters and shaker mechanisms, line filters, diverter gates
and diverter valves, water cooled air coolers, air regulators, oil lubricators and the like,
instruments and related controls (where applicable and as qualified in this Section),
product receivers, gaskets and insulating material for flanged pipe joints, motor drives,
motor drive components, butterfly valves, slide gates, transition pieces, conveying and
return air piping and the like. All equipment items and component parts of each separate
conveying system shall be identified with a metal tag showing all of the following data:
2.7.1 The PURCHASER's respective line number of which the particular item is a part
and VENDOR's detailed "spool" isometric, i.e., "Line 22-21 ALC-10" -
SHT1-MK5."
2.8 All shop piping (cutting and/or spool) drawings prepared by the VENDOR shall conform
to the general arrangement shown on the PURCHASER's final drawings. When
applicable, equipment outline drawings shall show anchor bolt diameter and location plus
load requirements for the design of reinforced concrete foundations and other supports.
Outline drawings shall also show any special space requirements for maintenance or
routine operations.
2.9 Specifications and/or drawings transmitted as attachments are applicable and shall be
considered a part of this specification. The fact that certain detail shown on these
drawings or called for in these specifications is not specifically referred to in this
specification does not relieve the VENDOR from including such detailed material and/or
equipment in his supply. In the absence of specific mention to the contrary, it will be
assumed that the VENDOR's proposal is all inclusive and, as such, fully meets with the
full compliance of this specification and/or drawings and specifications included as
attachments.
2.10 In addition to the specific items noted elsewhere in this specification, the following will
also be furnished by the PURCHASER:
2.10.1 Electrical wiring to all limit switches, motors, controls and electro-pneumatically
controlled solenoid valves and slide gates.
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2.10.3 All product storage tanks and product weigh tanks including product blenders.
2.10.5 Local and main control panels including all motor control centers.
2.10.8 Foundations for equipment and structural supports, all structural steel and/or
aluminum supporting structures. Integral type equipment supporting steel or
aluminum to be furnished by VENDOR. All filters, line coolers, cyclones, etc.
shall have tabs or connection points designed for the attachment of supports.
Such tabs shall be provided by VENDOR.
2.11 A complete list of all sub-suppliers shall be furnished to the PURCHASER by the
VENDOR.
2.12 All equipment that requires lubrication and is shipped without such lubricant in place shall
be clearly marked to warn personnel that the addition of lubricant is required before the
operation of the equipment.
2.13 Equipment furnished under this specification shall conform to applicable requirements of
the following Fluor specifications:
2.13.4 Deleted
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2.17.1 For motor starters, supplementary control devices and intermediate wiring refer
to Fluor Specification SP-4682-60-2, Electrical Requirements for Packaged
Mechanical Equipment.
2.17.3 All required interface connection points for equipment supplied by others shall be
in accordance with Fluor Specification SP-4682-60-2, Electrical Requirements for
Packaged Mechanical Equipment.
2.18 Identification
2.18.1 Marking
Each assembly shall have its Equipment Tag Number as indicated by the
Purchase Order and/or specification (data) sheet, impression stamped on a
nameplate permanently attached to the assembly.
2.18.2 Tagging
Each item shall be identified with its Purchase Order number and Item number.
In addition, manufacturer's part number shall be match marked to a
corresponding drawing for installation purposes. Tags shall be corrosion
resistant metal (not aluminum) and impression stamped. (Also see Section 2.7 of
this specification).
2.19.1 Equipment shipped to the jobsite will be exposed to Saudi Arabia's Al-Jubail area
climatic construction conditions for several months prior to installation.
Provisions shall be made by the supplier for long term protection of this
equipment against damage which may be caused by wind, dust, salt laden
atmosphere, sand, and rain.
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2.19.2 After inspection and prior to shipment, all unpainted and unmachined exterior
surfaces shall be primed and painted. All machined or threaded exterior
surfaces shall not be primed but rather coated with Esso Rust-Ban 324 or 385.
Internal machined or threaded surfaces shall be coated with Rust-Ban 339.
Provision of strong air tight sealed enclosure containing silica gel or other
desiccant is acceptable as an alternate to the above. Painting shall be in
accordance with Specification SP-4682-80-2.
2.19.3 VENDOR shall be solely responsible for the adequacy of the "Preparation for
Shipment" provisions employed with respect to materials and application to
provide equipment to its destination in an "ex-works" condition.
3.1 The polyethylene product that is to be transferred by each pneumatic conveying system
will have the approximate characteristics as per Section 3.16 of this specification.
3.2 See the attached plot plan drawings, system descriptions, and preliminary isometric
drawings for definition, capacity, and routings of the conveying systems.
3.3 A primary consideration in the design, fabrication and operation of each system will be to
ensure product cleanliness and the prevention of any cross-contamination between
transfers of different grades of products. All piping interiors of piping runs that actually
carry product shall be without internal projections (such as welds at pipe joints). Internal
diameters of mating parts shall be the same or tapered if required; internal surface
alignment must be maintained to avoid creating any internal discontinuity. Care shall be
taken to prevent misalignment of pipe joints that would result in an intake of air, dust, and
the like from internal negative pressure. Gaskets for any joint shall be so cut to avoid
internal projection after installation.
3.4 All piping that will be used to physically convey and transfer product shall be "treated" or
"prepared" internally over the entire perimeter and length of each piece of pipe after
fabrication. This internal "treatment" or "preparation" is required to minimize the creation
of product "smears," "fluff," and/or "streamers" during product transfer. If sandblasting is
used, treatment shall be equivalent to sandblasting with #6 flint. VENDOR shall submit
sample of treated pipe for approval prior to fabrication.
3.5 System components such as valves, feeders, etc., shall be furnished with circular cross
sections and circular late flanges. Square flanges are not prohibited, but shall be used
only when the square flange and transition is proven necessary for design purposes or
where a particular piece of equipment is only manufactured with a square flange.
3.6 Pressure drop in that portion of pipe before product entering the conveying line shall be
minimized. In general, the "air only" piping shall be one pipe diameter larger than the
"conveying" piping, unless the pipe run is quite short.
3.7 System capacities as shown in the attached system description sheets are stated as the
average transfer rate which must be realized over the entire transfer period, from start of
the first blower in the system until the lines are cleared of the pellet "dribble" at the end of
the transfer. Transfer quantities for rating purposes will be he complete contents of
storage silos.
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3.8 Product pick-up velocity shall be 18.4 m/s (3600 FPM) for pellet only systems and 21 m/s
(4100 FPM) for any system handling granules plus or minus 0.5 m/s. After taking into
account air losses through rotary feeder and diverter valve leakages, air terminal
velocities for pellet service shall not exceed 30.5 m/s (6000 FPM) to minimize creation of
fines, streamers and the like.
3.9 For each system a table shall be prepared giving the following process data as a
minimum:
Capacity
Line Size
Pick-up Point(s)
Terminal Point(s)
Motor KW Provided
3.10 Each conveying System shall be designed such that temperature of the conveying air will
not exceed 50oC (40oC alternate). Coolers shall be provided and shall be designed for
rated air flow and a temperature rise across the blower at its maximum pressure rating at
maximum ambient air temperature. Ambient air conditions and utilities available are
shown on the pneumatic line heat exchanger data sheets.
3.11 All conveying lines and equipment shall be bonded and grounded to dissipate static
electricity. Where flexible connections are used, these shall be "jumpered" with bonded
conductors.
3.12 Control schemes for the various systems will be shown on the Mechanical Flow
Diagrams. In general, when the pick-up point is a storage silo, transfer rate will be
controlled by regulating the slide valve at the silo discharge based on "push" blower
pressure in the pull-push system.
3.13 Filters shall be furnished for all systems under the following general classifications:
Product Dust Filters installed on the intake side of blowers at the terminal end of "pull" or
"vacuum" blowers and on the discharge side of pellet receivers on "push systems, to
remove product dust exhaust to atmosphere.
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Vacuum System Intake Filters installed at the inlet end of "vacuum" or "pull" systems to
remove air-borne particles from the conveying air.
Line Filters installed at the discharge side of "push" blowers remove air-borne particles
from the conveying air.
Intake Filter Silencers installed at the intake of "push" blowers to remove air-borne
particles from entering the blower and to reduce blower noise levels.
Product Filter-Receivers installed at transfer points from pull systems to push systems to
act as both a receiver and a filter.
Bin and Silo Vent Collector installed on bins and silos to remove product dust from
exhaust air.
3.14 Every effort shall be made to maximize interchangeability of filter bags and elements
throughout the system.
4.0 ENGINEERING
4.1 The basic arrangement of all equipment for each conveying system will be provided by
PURCHASER. Drawings shall show the preferred routing of all air and conveying lines,
pick-up and discharge points and location of major pieces of equipment. These drawings
are intended as the basis of design by the VENDOR. The VENDOR may propose
corrections and/or changes to the general routing and/or equipment shown on the
drawings. Such proposed changes shall be clearly outlined by VENDOR for review and
approval of PURCHASER.
4.2 The successful VENDOR shall submit certified equipment outlines covering equipment
component items offered by the VENDOR for all systems. PURCHASER will then
complete plan and elevation drawings which will then be transmitted to VENDOR.
4.3 The VENDOR shall use these final plans and elevation drawings to establish his design
and layout and fabrication requirements for the ultimate final fabrication and installation
drawings.
4.4 In the event PURCHASER elects to prepare detailed "spool" isometric drawings for
piping systems, these shall be reviewed and approved by VENDOR for full compliance
with his design. These detailed "spool" isometric drawings shall not be released to
VENDOR'S fabricator until they have been checked and signed by the VENDOR.
4.5 If VENDOR is required to prepare the detailed isometric drawings covering all VENDOR
supplied conveying and air lines and other VENDOR supplied equipment piping, these
shall be checked and signed by VENDOR and then submitted to PURCHASER for
review. It shall not be the PURCHASER'S function to check or approve such drawings
and VENDOR shall take responsibility for their accuracy. These "spool" isometrics are
not to be used by VENDOR'S fabricator until they have been reviewed by PURCHASER.
4.6 The specification, design and/or drawing functions performed or to be performed by the
PURCHASER shall not be construed as a means of diminishing the VENDOR's
responsibility for the design engineering, guarantee, fabrication and/or supply of any work
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4.7 PURCHASER's approval will not relieve the VENDOR of his responsibility, i.e., the
VENDOR shall assume full responsibility for compliance with specific codes, inquiry
and/or purchase order terms and conditions; PURCHASER's approval or review conveys
no responsibility for the accuracy of shop dimensions, satisfactory field fit-up and
erection, design and/or compliance with codes. All these remain the full responsibility of
VENDOR.
5.1 All equipment and materials of construction shall be in strict accordance with this
specification, referenced specifications, and attached drawings and component sections.
5.2 Metal parts of surfaces in contact with product shall be either aluminum or stainless steel,
except for product material to be discharged to trash bins (see data sheets and isometric
drawings). This includes surfaces which are used in air only piping located downstream
of line filters. No substitution will be permitted unless approved in writing by
PURCHASER. All conveying piping shall be as noted elsewhere in this specification.
5.3 Nonmetallic parts in contact with pellets shall be soft white neoprene, clear plastic which
is compatible with conventional low density polyethylene, or Teflon.
5.4 Except as noted herein and/or in the attached drawings, all storage tanks (supplied by
other's) shall be equipped with an outlet slide valve supplied by pneumatic system
VENDOR. All outlet slide valves shall be required to close and seal tightly against flow of
pellets while conveying systems are operating. Valves shall be set initially for a 10
second duration of stroke in each direction of travel. Those slide valves requiring
positioners to regulate product flow shall be shown on the attached drawings and/or data
sheets.
5.5 Pressure and vacuum relief valves shall be located on the suction and pressure lines of
each system and shall be furnished and mounted by the VENDOR. Valves shall be set
for either maximum pressure rating of the blower or installed motor KW whichever
governs. Valves shall be sized to allow continuous safe operation of blower while valves
are relieving.
5.6 Each vacuum or pull system shall include a tap for a vacuum gage located immediately
upstream of the blower air inlet flange unless noted elsewhere in the drawings. Heavy
duty, vibration resistant vacuum gages with connecting tubing and pulsation snubbers
shall be furnished by VENDOR mounted on a free standing pedestal that is firmly
connected to he blower package base.
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5.7 Each "push" system shall include a tap for a pressure gage located immediately
downstream of the blower air discharge silencer unless noted otherwise in the drawings.
Heavy duty, vibration resistant pressure gages with connecting tubing and pulsation
snubbers shall be furnished by VENDOR mounted on a free standing pedestal that is
firmly connected to the blower package base. On both the intake and discharge of ALL
blowers or associated piping, a spare 3/8 inch coupling with plug shall be provided.
5.8 In cases where a brass body, vacuum or pressure gage tap, temperature indicator or
thermowell is used, an isolating bushing made of stainless steel shall be used between
the tap or indicator and the screwed coupling welded to the air piping.
5.9 Except as noted elsewhere, instrument connections shall be 1"-3000 pounds forged
aluminum screwed half coupling to alloy 6061-T6. Teflon tape is to be used for thread
compound for SS to aluminum screwed joints.
5.10 Product entry to tanks shall be through "target boxes" supplied by others.
5.11 Aluminum piping and flanges shall be isolated from carbon steel bolting and pipe
supports with stainless steel shims.
5.12 Deleted
5.13 The equipment furnished under this specification shall be designed and fabricated by a
manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of pneumatic conveying systems and
auxiliary equipment.
5.14 VENDOR shall bid equipment similar in mechanical design and detail to equipment
previously designed and constructed by the VENDOR which has demonstrated a
minimum of two (2) years of successful operation in similar service.
6.0 INSPECTION
Materials furnished by the VENDOR shall be subject to inspection, test and/or rejection by
PURCHASER. Any rejection by the inspector shall be final; however, his inspection and
acceptance shall in no way release the VENDOR from guarantee as to materials, workmanship,
performance or compliance with this specification.
7.0 GUARANTEE
VENDOR shall guarantee equipment and piping proposed and/or furnished against defective
design, material and workmanship as specified.
The VENDOR shall be required to guarantee that all pipe, equipment and components of all
systems covered by this specification will be designed and arranged and be of sufficient capacity
and/or size to perform all of the transfers at the conveying rates as defined in Paragraph 3.7.
VENDOR shall guarantee equipment proposed and/or furnished against defective design,
material and workmanship in accordance with the terms of the "Request for Quotation" and/or
"Purchase
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Order." In addition, VENDOR shall guarantee the performance of the equipment proposed
and/or furnished with regard to the mechanical design requirements set forth in this specification.
8.0 EXCEPTIONS
Unless specific exceptions are listed under the heading "Exceptions" in the VENDOR's proposal
with a description of proposed substitution or exception, it shall be mutually understood that the
proposal is based on equipment and piping which fully complies with the requirements and intent
of this specification.
9.1 Scope
This section covers the requirements for furnishing blowers, inlet filter silencers, and
discharge silencers for dilute phase pneumatic conveying of polyethylene pellets or
granules.
9.2 Service
9.2.1 "Push" type blowers will draw ambient air through intake filters and silencers and
discharge through discharge silencers conveying air to pneumatic conveying
systems.
9.2.2 "Pull" type blowers will draw air from pneumatic conveying systems and
discharge through discharge silencers to atmosphere. Intake silencers shall be
supplied as required to meet noise level of Fluor Specification SP-4682-100-1.
Blowers shall be furnished complete, each with its own bed plate or fabricated plate or
cast iron frame as may be the case. The bed plate or frame shall be sized to act as a
common base for the blower, motor silencers and belt or coupling guards. VENDOR
shall mount motor, blower, sheaves, V-belts, silencers coupling and/or belt guards as a
complete assembly unit. See data sheets attached as part of this specification. The
attachment of intake and discharge silencers shall be sufficiently rigid to project blowers
from the effects of piping forces and moments induced by module sea shipping loads,
dead and live loads, wind or seismic loads, thermal expansion loads, and piping
vibrations, etc. Where intake silencers are not furnished on pull type blowers, allowable
piping loads shall be furnished by VENDOR on dimensional outlines, or PURCHASER's
piping flexibility shall be reviewed and approved by VENDOR.
9.4.1 Blowers shall be positive displacement type machines and shall be furnished
complete with sheaves, V-belt drives and belt guards, or direct coupled drive, to
VENDOR's standard. Gear boxes are not preferred and should be avoided if
possible. Blowers that do require direct drive shall be equipped with thrust
bearing(s). For blowers with motors larger than 150 kW (200 H.P), belt drives
shall not be used.
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9.4.2 Blowers shall be designed and rated for continuous operation. Rotors shall be
statically balanced and complete rotor sets shall be dynamically balanced.
Pressure lubrication systems and oil coolers are not preferred and should be
avoided if possible.
9.4.3 All blowers shall be sized so the gear feet per minute shall not exceed 90 percent
of rated maximum and blower r/min shall not exceed 95 percent of rated
maximum conditions.
9.4.4 All blowers shall be equipped with heavy duty seals designed for high
temperature use with intermediate venting to prevent contamination of the air
stream by lubricants, either direct or air-borne. Labyrinth type seals are
acceptable, and mechanical seals should be avoided if possible.
9.4.5 Each vacuum or "pull" system shall include a heavy duty, vibration resistant
vacuum gauge (Ashcroft Duragauge 1279 or equal) and snubber and vacuum
relief valve(s) located immediately upstream of the blower or silencer (if used)
inlet flange.
9.4.8 Each pressure or "push" system shall include a heavy duty, vibration resistant
pressure gauge (Ashcroft Duragauge 1279 or equal) and snubber, and relief
valve(s) located downstream of the discharge muffler.
9.4.9 Pressure systems shall be equipped with the discharge silencer immediately
downstream from the blower discharge, and the intake filter and silencer
immediately upstream.
9.4.10 Air intake filters, intake silencers, and discharge silencers shall be selected and
sized by the VENDOR to limit blower noise level to conform with Fluor
Specifica-tion SP-4682-100-1, "Noise Limits for Mechanical Equipment."
Acoustical enclosures shall not be utilized to effect sound attenuation. Pulsation
and vibration affects on downstream or upstream equipment shall also be
considered in silencer design. All silencers shall be welded in accordance with
Section 9 of the ASME code.
9.4.11 Intake filters for blower packages shall be replaceable panel/cartridge type.
VENDOR shall describe the filter proposed and specify an efficiency that will
ensure operation of the blowers and system requirements as defined under the
"Guarantee" portion of this specification. VENDOR shall make every effort to
provide intake filters such that the same basic element(s) can be used on all
blower packages to minimize spares inventory. VENDOR shall furnish and
mount a differential pressure indicator (Midwest Instruments or equal) to indicate
pressure drop across the filter media. Also, an additional 3/8 inch coupling with
plug shall be provided on the clean side of the element(s).
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9.4.13 All blowers shall have an impact resistant oil level sight glass in an easily viewed
position.
9.4.14 Vacuum and pressure relief valves shall be non-adjustable spring type (Kunkle
or equal) sized to relieve the full volume of the blower. Valve setting shall be set
at the maximum safe continuous value for the blower or the motor, whichever
governs.
9.4.15 Minimum instrumentation for V-belt blowers shall include a high air temperature
switch, pressure or vacuum gages, and on blowers equipped with pressure
lubrication, an oil pressure and temperature indicator and a low oil pressure
switch.
9.4.17 Drive motors will be furnished by PURCHASER and installed on the base by
VENDOR.
9.4.18 Assemblies furnished under this section shall be equipped with nameplates of
stainless material showing equipment number, design conditions (pressure and
temperature and air volume), test conditions (pressure) and PURCHASER's
drawing number. In addition, PURCHASER's item number shall be stenciled in
38 mm high (1-1/2 inches) black characters for rapid identification.
For each blower proposed, VENDOR shall furnish complete performance data. As a
minimum, the data shall include graphs showing operating speed versus power required
and operating speed versus inlet capacity (in m3n/hr). For push blowers, these graphs
should show curves for standard inlet conditions and discharge conditions from 0.14 bar
gage (2 psig) to maximum discharge pressure in 0.14 bar (2 psi) increments. For pull
blowers, the graphs should show curves for discharge to standard atmospheric
conditions and inlet conditions from 50 mm Hg (2 inch) vacuum to maximum vacuum in
50 mm Hg (2 inch) increments. VENDOR shall also furnish graphs showing "Slip r/min"
versus discharge pressure for push blowers and "Slip r/min" versus inlet vacuum for pull
blowers. "Slip r/min" is defined as the blower speed required to maintain the pressure
differential across the blower without net air movement through the blowers.
10.1 Scope
This section covers the requirements for furnishing Heat Exchangers for installation in
dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems for polyethylene pellets or granules.
10.2 Service
Heat Exchangers furnished under this specification will be used in pneumatic conveying
systems to cool discharge air from positive displacement blowers and will be located
between blower discharge silencers and line filters. Liquid coolant will be seawater.
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Heat Exchangers shall be furnished as complete factory assembled units ready for
jobsite installation. See data sheets attached as part of this specification. VENDOR
shall make every effort to minimize the number of differently sized tube bundles to
minimize spares inventory.
10.4.2 Shell covers and tube or coil bundles shall be readily removable without
disconnection of the pneumatic pipe system.
10.4.3 Exchangers shall be equipped with high point air vents and large drain couplings.
10.4.5 Supports for exchangers are required and shall be shop welded. Holes for
anchor bolts shall be slotted on one support to allow for expansion if necessary.
10.4.6 Tube coil shall be hydrostatically tested prior to installation, and shell space shall
be hydrostatically tested after installation of the tube coil. Test shall be based on
not less than 1-1/2 times the operating pressures for both air and water side.
10.4.7 Tubes shall be 90 cu/10 ni or admiralty for seawater service with compatible fins.
Tube diameter and wall thickness shall be indicated by VENDOR. Assume a
fouling factor for seawater of .0004 m2oC/W (.0025 ft2oF hr/btu).
10.4.8 Units shall be constructed per ASME Code. Longitudinal seams shall be spot
checked per UW-52 of ASME Code. A code stamp is not required.
10.4.9 Design water flow velocity shall be 1.22 m/sec minimum and 2.44 m/sec
maximum (4 ft/sec to 8 ft/sec). Discharge air temperature shall not exceed 50oC
(122oF), with an alternate design using 40oC (104oF).
10.4.10 Air outlet and inlet nozzles shall be equipped with high quality vibration and
impact resistant air temperature indicators, with stem lengths that protrude into
the air piping half of the pipe diameter.
10.4.11 Side inlet and outlet nozzles of cooler tubes 2 inches and larger shall be
equipped with one X 1 inch and one X 3/4 inch - 3000 pounds forged steel full
coupling for temperature and pressure sensor connections.
10.4.12 In cases where a brass body, vacuum or pressure gauge, temperature indicator
or thermowell is used, an isolating bushing made of stainless steel shall be used
between the gauge or indicator and the aluminum screwed coupling welded to
the air piping.
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10.4.13 Assemblies furnished under this specification shall be equipped with nameplates
of stainless material showing item number, drawing number, design conditions
(pressure and temperature) and test conditions (pressure). In addition, drawing
number shall be stenciled in 38 mm (1-1/2 inches) high black characters for rapid
identification.
10.4.14 VENDOR shall furnish two 3/8 inch pipe couplings with plugs in the air ducting,
one on each side of the cooling tube bundle.
11.1 Scope
This section covers the requirements for furnishing Pneumatic Line Filters for installation
in dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems for polyethylene pellets or granules.
11.2 Service
The Line Filters will be used to remove air-borne particles in pneumatic conveying
systems and will be installed on the discharge side of the "push" blowers.
11.3.1 Line Filters shall employ sufficient effective filtration area so that pressure drop
shall not exceed 64 mm (2-1/2 inches) water column.
11.3.2 Filters shall be 100 percent efficient for removal of air-borne particles of
5 microns and larger.
11.3.3 All filters of this type shall be designed to use the same size and type of dust
bags. See data sheets attached as part of this specification-
11.4.1 Metallic parts of filters in direct contact with air shall be of aluminum or type 300
series stainless steel.
11.4.3 Inlet flanges shall be located on the side of the filter body. Outlet flanges shall
be centrally located at the top of the filter body.
11.4.4 Filters shall be equipped with a VENDOR's standard diameter cleanout, centrally
located at bottom of filter. No shaker or backwash device is required.
11.4.5 Bag collars shall be welded to tube sheets and tube sheets shall be welded to
housings.
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11.4.6 Filters shall be equipped with not less than two (2) pressure tight, hinged
man-way doors located 90o to inlet flange.
11.4.7 Air flow velocity across filter bags shall not exceed 2.43 m/min (8 ft/min).
11.4.8 Filter material shall be continuous multifilament dacron polyester and shall
conform to the following:
Weave: 3 x 1 twill
11.4.9 Construction of filter bags shall be such that no raw edges are exposed to the
product carrying air stream. All bag attachments to support brackets shall be
made by using polypropylene sash cord completely enclosed by covering seam
of the bag material. All sewing thread shall be of continuous monofilament
dacron or equal.
11.4.10 Item numbers as shown on data sheets shall be stamped on nameplates and
stenciled in 38 mm (1-1/2 inches) high black characters on filter bodies.
11.4.11 Design and construction of tube sheets and other internals shall be of sufficient
strength to withstand a pressure drop equal to maximum blower discharge
pressure.
11.4.12 An internal screen or grate shall be provided on the clean air outlet pipe to
prevent bags that may come loose from entering the conveying system.
11.4.13 VENDOR shall furnish and mount a differential pressure indicator (Midwest
Instruments or equal) to indicate pressure drop across the filter media. Also,
additional 3/8 inch pipe couplings with plugs shall be provided, one on each side
of the element.
11.5.1 All filter units shall be individually tested for air leakage at 15 psig.
11.5.2 The line filters shall be thoroughly cleaned and free of grease, weld spatter,
scale, rust and any other foreign material.
12.1 Scope
This section covers the requirements for furnishing Rotary Feeders to be installed in
dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems for polyethylene pellets or granules.
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12.2 Service
The Rotary Feeders will be used to feed polyethylene product into pneumatic conveying
systems and gravity chutes, and to discharge collected fines and streamers into waste
containers.
12.3.1 Feeders shall be of the rotary lock drop through type with flanged inlet and outlet
per data sheet attached.
12.3.2 Differential pressure across the feeders shall be limited to one bar (15 lbs/in2).
12.3.3 Every effort shall be made to minimize the number of different sized feeders. All
feeders for discharging waste material shall be the same size.
12.4.1 Metallic parts of feeders in direct contact with product shall be of machined cast
aluminum or 300 series stainless steel fabrication. Nonmetallic parts in direct
contact with product shall be of Teflon. For feeders discharging to trash bins,
standard packing and iron/steel construction shall be supplied (see data sheets).
12.4.2 Feeder housing shall be stainless steel for product, cast iron for waste (see data
sheets), and shall be ribbed from flange to flange, and shall have motor base
support lugs as an integral part to permit the mounting of the gear motor base
directly to the unit.
12.4.3 Rotors shall be stainless steel for product, carbon steel for waste (see data
sheets), open end type (gussets are acceptable), and shall have not less than a
total of four (4) vanes in contact with the seal between inlet and outlet. Rotor
blade tips for all feeders shall be relieved on all three sides.
12.4.4 Rotors for product and waste shall be tipped with approximately 2.5 mm (0.10
inch) of Ampco Bronze.
12.4.5 Rotor speeds shall not exceed 20 r/min. For variable speed units, speed at
normal rate shall not exceed 20 r/min. For calculating feeder speed, assume
that the feeder pockets are only 65 percent full.
12.4.6 Feeder end plates shall be aluminum for product, cast iron for waste. All
aluminum headplates shall have purge air taps wish lantern rings and
interconnecting piping between both headplates.
12.4.7 Both end plates shall be drilled, tapped and plugged with 25 mm (1 inch)
diameter holes to permit checking rotor clearance.
12.4.8 Maximum clearance between rotor tips and housing I.D. shall be 150 microns
(0.006 inch).
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12.4.9 For product rotor bearings shall be outboard of the stuffing boxes. Stuffing
boxes shall be lubricant free type. For waste, bearings shall be mounted in the
headplates with standard packing material (see data sheets).
12.4.10 Feeders with outboard bearings shall have "Drop-Outs" between rotor shroud
and end cover.
12.4.11 Feeder inlets shall be "raked" to minimize shearing of product. Pellet adaptors
are not acceptable.
12.4.12 All stainless steel feeders used in pneumatic conveying systems shall be
supplied with a vent port(s). If specified on a data sheet, a continuous filter sized
for the maximum expected leakage at maximum allowable rotor to housing wear
shall be included. Feeders discharging to waste do not require a vent (see data
sheets).
12.4.13 All internal surfaces shall be free of projections (such as welds) that would tend
to create agglomerates.
12.4.14 Feeders shall be complete with drive gearmotor, chain drive, and guard allowing
visual inspection of the drive without removing the guard.
12.4.15 When specified on data sheets, safety switches (centrifugal type) shall be
provided mounted on the feeder shaft to shutdown other components. The
motion switch shall be single pole double throw with 5 amperes (resistive)
contact rating, and meet electrical area requirements specified in data sheets.
The contacts are to be normally open and switching point shall be fully
adjustable. Complete specifications and adjustment procedure shall be provided
in the data package.
12.4.16 Drive gearmotors shall be rated at least 10 percent above the required KW and
in no circumstance shall motors less than 0.37 KW (l/2 HP) be accepted.
12.4.17 Feeders shall be equipped with nameplates of stainless material. Equipment tag
item numbers shall be stenciled in 38 mm (1-1/'2 inches) high black characters.
12.5.1 Feeders shall be individually shop test run at not less than 1 bar gage (15 psig).
12.5.3 Test results shall be recorded on nameplates. (Leak rate at 1 bar gage
(15 psig)).
12.5.4 The Rotary Feeders and all related equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and
free of grease, weld spatter, scale, rust, and any other foreign material.
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13.1 Scope
This section covers the requirements for furnishing pneumatically operated diverter
valves for installation in dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems for polyethylene
pellets or granules.
13.2 Service
Valves will be used to divert the flow of polyethylene pellets and granules in a pneumatic
conveying system.
Diverter valves shall be plug or tunnel type with quick acting operators and flange line
connections.
13.4.1 Metallic parts of diverter valves in direct contact with product shall be of
aluminum or 300 series stainless steel fabrication. Nonmetallic parts in direct
contact with product shall be of white neoprene or of teflon.
13.4.2 Valve bodies, end plates and plug type valves shall be of aluminum. VENDOR
shall furnish "oilite" bronze bushings (plug bearings). Product shall be prevented
from direct contact with bronze bushings by the use of closure seals fabricated of
teflon or equal material.
13.4.3 Clearance between O.D. of plug and I.D. of valve body shall be subject to
PURCHASER's approval. In general the clearance shall be 150 micron (0.006
inch) but shall vary with size.
13.4.4 Valves shall be furnished complete with cushioned type pneumatic operators,
adjustable speed control valves, mounting plate, air pressure regulators,
lubricators and filters.
13.4.5 Solenoid valves furnished as part of the diverter valves shall be double acting,
momentary contact type, with epoxy encapsulated continuous duty coils and
conduit connection box. Solenoid shall be pre-wired in to the junction box of
Paragraph 13.4.6.
13.4.6 Limit switches shall be proximity type. VENDOR shall furnish complete control
wiring and conduit to a junction box mounted on valve body.
13.4.7 All electrical and control components shall meet area classification of Class II,
Group G, Division 2.
13.4.8 Diverter valves shall be actuated by way of steel rack and spur gearing, or Bettis
operator or equivalent. In the event of a power failure or air pressure loss, no
change in valve position shall occur.
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13.4.9 VENDOR shall physically mark or stamp each valve to indicate the direction or
position of the plug (eq. "S") with an arrow indicating the position of the plug and
that flow is straight-through and ("D") with an arrow indicating the position of the
plug and that flow is diverted to the branch line. In either case, the direction of
the diverter valve rack extension shall be related to the directional arrow.
13.5.1 Complete valve assemblies shall be shop tested for total leakage, leakage
across valve and for functional operation. Leakage tests shall be carried out at 1
bar gage (15 psig).
13.5.2 VENDOR shall furnish valves complete with nameplates of stainless material.
Item numbers shall be stenciled in black 38 mm (1-1/2 inches) high characters.
14.1 Scope
This section covers the requirements for furnishing Product Receivers (Cyclones) to be
installed in dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems for polyethylene pellets and
granules.
14.2 Service
Vacuum type Product Receivers will be installed in vacuum conveying systems and will
separate product pellets from conveying air. Product will be transferred by way of a
rotary feeder to pressure conveying systems. Conveying air, dust, fines, etc., will be
exhausted to remote bag filters with ultimate air discharge to atmosphere through
positive displacement blowers.
Pressure type Product Receivers will be installed at the terminal end of pressure
conveying systems and will separate product pellets and granules from conveying air.
Product will be transferred by way of a rotary feeder. Conveying air and entrained dust,
fines, etc., will be exhausted to a bag filter.
Product receivers shall be designed to cyclonically separate the product and conveying
air/fines. Cyclone receivers shall be designed to handle both pellets and granules and
shall have a product discharge flange designed to bolt directly to a rotary valve.
14.4.1 Metallic parts of receivers in direct contact with the product shall be aluminum or
300 series stainless steel.
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14.4.2 Receivers shall be cylindrical with a 60o cone bottom designed so that product
discharge connections shall fit directly on the flange of a rotary feeder without the
use of a transition piece.
14.4.3 Receivers shall be constructed for the design pressure of one bar gage for
pressure service and 250 mm Hg for vacuum service.
14.4.4 Internal design of each item shall be free of projections, welds, etc., that would
tend to create agglomerates.
14.4.5 Internal surfaces of receivers and separators, which are contacted by product,
shall be "treated" by sandblasting to reduce creation of floss.
14.4.6 All receivers and shall have only one (1) product inlet connection. A connection
point for a PURCHASER supplied level device must be supplied complete with a
baffle or other suitable device to prevent nuisance tripping of the level indicator.
14.5.1 For pressure service, receivers shall be individually tested for leaks at not less
than 1 bar gage (15 psig) internal air pressure, checking for leaks with a solution
of soap and water. For vacuum service, receivers shall be individually tested at
a vacuum of 250 mm (20 inches) mercury column.
15.1 Scope
This section covers the requirements for furnishing pneumatically operated Knife Gate
Valves for installation at storage bin discharge points.
15.2 Service
Knife Gate Valves will be used to control the flow of product material from bins to
pneumatic conveying systems.
In the fully closed position, valves must isolate the conveyor systems during bin
washdown to prevent the ingress of air, dirt or water.
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15.4.1 Metallic parts of valves in direct contact with product shall be of machined cast
aluminum or type 304 stainless steel fabrication. Nonmetallic parts in direct
contact with product shall be of teflon or as specified.
15.4.2 Valves shall have manufacturer's standard flanged inlets and outlets.
15.4.4 Gland packing shall be square braided asbestos, teflon impregnated, and glands
shall be of cast machined aluminum.
15.4.6 Limit switches shall be proximity type. VENDOR shall furnish complete control
wiring and conduit to a junction box mounted on valve body.
15.4.7 Solenoid valves furnished as part of the Knife Gate Valves shall be single
solenoid four way valves with epoxy encapsulated continuous duty coils and
conduit connection box. Solenoid shall be pre-wired to the junction box of
Paragraph 15.4.6.
15.4.8 Pneumatic cylinders shall be heavy duty, double acting, fully adjustable from 0 to
full stroke length, with cushion control at rod ends.
15.4.9 VENDOR shall furnish valves complete with speed control. Valves shall be set
initially for a ten (10) second full stroke in each direction.
15.4.10 Valves shall be electrically complete, and equipped with "fail-safe" mechanisms
to close valves in the event of power or air failure. All auxiliary air tanks,
pressure sensors, etc., that make up a complete unit shall be supplied.
15.4.11 Valves that must also function as flow metering devices shall be equipped with
infinitely adjustable Bailey type positioners supplied with pressure gages for
remote stroke adjustment control (input signal will be 0.2 to 1.0 barg) so that
stroke may be limited from fully closed to any designated opening.
15.4.12 500 micron thick (20 mil) polyethylene film shall be fitted between aluminum and
mounted dissimilar metals.
15.4.14 Knife Gate valves shall be electrically connected by VENDOR to a single junction
box mounted on valve unit. Electrical components shall meet area classification
of Class II, Group G, Division 2.
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15.5.1 Complete valve assemblies shall be shop tested for functional operation. The
"fail-safe" closing feature on valves so equipped shall also be shop tested and
operation verified for both air and power loss conditions.
15.5.2 The Knife Gate valves and all related equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and
free of grease, weld spatter, scale, rust and any other foreign material.
16.1 Scope
This section covers the requirements for dust collectors which will be used for bin and
silo vent dust collection.
16.2 Service
The filters will separate pneumatic conveying air from dust, fines, and streamers created
by pneumatic conveying of polyethylene pellets and granules.
16.3.1 The dust collector furnished under this specification shall be continuous duty
fabric type, equipped with a reverse et cleaning system. All filters of this type
shall use the same size and type of dust bag. The dust collector shall be
designed for continuous 24 hours per day operation.
16.3.2 Clean pressure drop shall not exceed 50 mm (2 inches) water column.
16.3.3 The particulate emission shall not exceed 3.1 grain per dry normal cubic meter of
air.
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Screen Analysis WT %
+20 Mesh 6*
-20 +30 Mesh 5
-30 +60 Mesh 45
-60 +100 Mesh 17
-100 +140 Mesh 10
-140 +200 Mesh 12
-200 Mesh 5
16.5.1 Dust collector design shall be suitable for dust tight or operation and outdoor
installation.
16.5.2 The plenum, housing, and hopper sections shall be aluminum. The bag retainers
shall be type 304 stainless steel. All gasketing shall be white neoprene.
16.5.3 The dust collector shall be designed for continuous operation with automatic
reverse jet bag cleaning devices. VENDOR furnished items shall include
diaphragm valves, solenoid valves, timer, air header and surge tank, and
compressed air shutoff valve.
16.5.4 Filter media shall be 16 ounce polypropylene felt with hi-gloss finish and
complete with stainless steel ground wires for the elimination of electrostatic
charge buildup. Bags shall be equipped with type 304 stainless steel quick
disconnect clamps.
16.5.5 If required for maintenance, the VENDOR shall furnish a service platform and
supports.
16.5.6 Dust tight hinged access door as required for general inspection, maintenance,
and bag replacement shall be furnished by VENDOR.
16.5.7 VENDOR shall furnish and mount a differential pressure indicator (Midwest
Instruments or equal) to indicate pressure drop across the filter media. Also, an
additional 3/8 inch pipe coupling with plug shall be provided on the filter body.
16.5.8 Each unit shall be equipped with grounding wire to ground the bags to prevent
the buildup of electrostatic charges.
16.5.9 The dust collector shall be of factory welded construction with a full size bolting
flange for direct connection to the bin or silo. The air outlet shall be located in
the top or roof of the dust collector and equipped with a weather hood and bird
screen.
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16.5.10 A safety grate shall be included just below the bags to prevent personnel, tools,
bags, etc., from falling into the bin or silo.
16.5.11 Air flow velocity across filter bags shall not exceed 2.43 m/min (8 ft/min).
Completed filter unit shall be shop tested to verify timer and solenoid valve operation.
17.1 Scope
This section covers the requirements for furnishing Product Dust Filters to be installed in
dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems for polyethylene pellets and granules.
17.2 Service
Filters will be installed on the intake side of vacuum blowers at the terminal end of "Pull"
conveying systems or on the discharge side of Pellet Receivers of "Push" conveying
systems.
Filters will remove product dust from conveying air, prior to air entering the blower on
"Pull" systems and prior to air discharge to atmosphere on "Push" systems.
The discharge of collected material will be through a rotary air lock to a trash bin.
17.3.1 Filters shall be bag type, equipped with reverse air jet cleaning system. All filters
of this type shall use the same size and type of dust bag.
17.3.2 The dust collector shall be designed for continuous 24 hours per day operation.
17.3.3 Filters shall employ sufficient effective filtration area so that clean pressure drop
will not exceed 50 mm (2 inches) water column.
17.3.4 The particulate emission shall not exceed 3.1 grain per dry normal cubic meter of
air.
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Retained On WT %
20 Mesh 13.9
30 Mesh 22.7
60 Mesh 64.0
100 Mesh 82.0
140 Mesh 93.2
200 Mesh 98.8
17.5.2 Filter shall be provided with "dust-tight" flanges and shall be equipped with a
suitable rotary discharge valve designed to act as an air lock and also to control
the dust discharge from the collector. Dust discharge valves shall be flanged
and designed for bolting directly to the discharge connection on the hopper.
Discharge side of valves shall not be less than 1060 mm (42 inches) from ground
level. The clear space between support members shall be least 1 m (39 inches).
17.5.5 Filters shall be shall be clearly. Numbers shall be black characters provided with
nameplates and Item Numbers stamped thereon. In addition, Item stenciled in
38 mm (1-1/2 inches) high on filter bodies.
17.5.6 The dust collector shall be designed for continuous operation with automatic
reverse jet bag cleaning devices. VENDOR furnished items shall include
diaphragm valves, solenoid valves, timer, air header and surge tank and
compressed air shutoff valve.
17.5.7 Bag collars shall be welded to tube sheets and tube sheets shall be welded to
housing. Tube plate "pinched" between flanges is an acceptable alternative.
17.5.8 Filter material shall be polyester twill and shall conform to the following:
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17.5.9 Construction of filter bags shall be such that no raw edges are exposed to the air
stream. All bag attachments to support brackets shall be made by using
polypropylene sash cord completely enclosed by a covering seam of the bag
material. All sewing thread shall be of continuous monofilament "Dacron" or
equal.
17.5.10 Design and construction of tube sheet and other internals shall be of sufficient
strength to withstand a pressure drop equal to maximum blower suction vacuum
in the event of blockage of the tube sheet.
17.5.11 Each unit shall be equipped with grounding wire to ground the bags to prevent
the buildup of electrostatic charges. A rupture disc or similar explosion relief
device is required.
17.5.12 VENDOR shall furnish and mount a differential pressure indicator (Midwest
Instruments or equal) to indicate pressure differential across the media. Also,
additional 3/8 inch pipe couplings with plugs shall be provided one on each side
of the element.
17.5.13 Air flow velocity across filter bags shall not exceed 1.51 m/min (5 ft/min).
17.6.1 For pressure service, filters shall be individually tested for leaks at not less than
1 bar gage (15 psig) internal air pressure, checking for leaks with a solution of
soap and water. For vacuum service, filters shall be individually tested at a
vacuum of 250 mm. (20 inches) mercury column.
17.6.3 Filters shall be thoroughly cleaned and free of grease, weld spatter, scale, rust
and any other foreign material.
18.1 Scope
This section covers the requirements for furnishing Vacuum System Intake Filters for
installation in dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems for polyethylene pellets or
granules.
18.2 Service
The Intake Filters will be used to remove air-borne particles from supply air at the inlet
end of the vacuum pneumatic conveying pipe systems.
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18.3.1 Filters shall employ sufficient effective filtration area so that clean pressure drop
shall not exceed 50 mm (2 inches) water column.
18.3.2 Filters shall be 100 percent efficient for removal of air-borne particles of
5 microns and larger.
18.3.3 All filters of this type shall use the same size and type of dust bag.
18.4.1 Metallic parts of filters in direct contact with air shall be of aluminum or
300 series stainless steel. Shell thickness shall be not less than 5 mm
(3/16 inch).
18.4.4 Outlet connection shall be located near the top of the filter.
18.4.5 Bag collars shall be welded to tube sheets and tube sheets shall be welded to
housings.
18.4.6 Filters shall be equipped with not less than two (2) quick opening manway doors.
18.4.7 Air flow velocity across filters shall not exceed 2.43 m/min (8 ft/min).
18.4.8 Filter material shall be continuous multifilament dacron polyester fiber and shall
conform to the following:
18.4.9 Construction of filter bags shall be such that no raw edges are exposed to the air
stream. All bag attachments to support brackets shall be made by using
polypropylene sash cord completely enclosed by a covering seam of the bag
material. All sewing thread shall be of continuous monofilament dacron or equal.
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18.4.11 Filters shall be equipped with nameplates of stainless material. Item Numbers,
test condition, etc., shall be stamped thereon. In addition, Item Numbers shall be
stenciled in 38 mm (1-1/2 inches) high black characters.
18.4.12 Design and construction of the tube sheet and other internals shall be of
sufficient strength to withstand a pressure drop equal to maximum blower suction
vacuum in the event of blockage of the tube sheet.
18.4.13 An internal screen or grate shall be provided on the clean air outlet pipe to
prevent bags that may come loose from entering the pneumatic conveying
systems.
18.4.14 VENDOR shall furnish and mount a differential pressure indicator (Midwest
Instruments or equal) to indicate pressure drop across the filter media. Also, an
additional 3/8 inch pipe coupling with plug shall be provided on the clean side of
the filter.
18.5.1 Filters shall be individually inspected to verify the mechanical design and
assembly.
18.5.2 All filters shall be individually tested for air leakage and vacuum tested to 250
mm (20 inches absolute pressure) mercury column.
18.5.3 The intake filters shall be thoroughly cleaned and free from grease, weld spatter,
scale, rust and any other foreign material.
19.1 Scope
This section covers the requirements for furnishing Product Filter Receivers to be
installed in dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems for polyethylene pellets and
granules.
19.2 Service
Filter-Receivers will be installed at the transfer point from vacuum conveying systems to
pressure conveying systems.
Filter-Receivers will remove product dust from conveying air, and act as a transfer point
from vacuum to pressure systems. Product inlet pipe shall tangentially enter the
receiver.
The discharge of collected material will be through a rotary air lock to a pressure
conveying system.
19.3.1 Filters shall be bag type, equipped with reverse air let cleaning system. All filters
of this type shall use the same size and type of dust bag.
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19.3.2 The dust collector shall be designed for continuous 24 hours per day operation.
19.3.3 Filters shall employ sufficient effective filtration area so that clean pressure drop
will not exceed 50 mm (2 inches) water column.
19.3.4 Internal design of each receiver shall be free of projections, welds, etc., that
would tend to create agglomerates. Surfaces which will contact the product shall
be sandblasted to reduce the creation of floss.
19.3.5 The particulate emission shall not exceed 3.1 grain per dry normal cubic meter of
air.
Retained On WT %
20 Mesh 13.9
30 Mesh 22.7
60 Mesh 64.0
100 Mesh 82.0
140 Mesh 93.2
200 Mesh 98.8
19.5.1 Metallic parts of filters shall be of aluminum or 300 series stainless steel.
19.5.2 Filter shall be provided with "dust-tight" flanges and shall be equipped with a
suitable rotary feeder valve. Rotary feeders shall be flanged and designed for
bolting directly to the discharge connection on the hopper.
19.5.5 Filters shall be provided with nameplates and Item Numbers shall be clearly
stamped thereon. In addition, Item Numbers shall be stenciled in 38 mm (1-1/2
inches) high black characters on filter bodies.
19.5.6 The dust collector shall be designed for continuous operation with automatic
reverse jet bag cleaning devices. VENDOR furnished items shall include
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diaphragm valves, solenoid valves, timer, air header and surge tank and
compressed air shutoff valve.
19.5.7 Bag collars shall be welded to tube sheets and tube sheets shall be welded to
housing. Tube plate "pinched" between flanges is an acceptable alternative.
19.5.8 Filter material shall be polyester twill and shall conform to the following:
19.5.9 Construction of filter bags shall be such that no raw edges are exposed to the air
stream. All bag attachments to support brackets shall be made by using
polypropylene sash cord completely enclosed by a covering seam of the bag
material. All sewing thread shall be of continuous monofilament "Dacron" or
equal.
19.5.10 Design and construction of tube sheet and other internals shall be of sufficient
strength to withstand a pressure drop equal to maximum blower suction vacuum
in the event of blockage of the tube sheet.
19.5.11 Each unit shall be equipped with grounding wire to ground the bags to prevent
the buildup of electrostatic charges. A rupture disc or similar explosion relief
device is required.
19.5.12 VENDOR shall furnish and mount a differential pressure indicator (Midwest
Instruments or equal) to indicate pressure differential across the media. Also,
additional 3/8 inch pipe couplings with plugs shall be provided one on each side
of the element.
19.5.13 Air flow velocity across filter bags shall not exceed 1.51 m/min (5 ft/min).
19.6.1 For vacuum service, filters shall be individually tested at a vacuum of 250 mm
(20 inches absolute pressure) mercury column.
19.6.3 Filters shall be thoroughly cleaned and free of grease, weld spatter, scale, rust
and any other foreign material.
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Figure No.
Title
8-27 Influence of Pipeline Bends Expressed as Equivalent Length of Straight
Horizontal Pipeline
8-28 Approximate Operating Pressure Ranges for Conveying Line Feeding
Devices
8-29 Comparison of Material Flowrate Versus Conveying Distance for Different
Types of Feeder
8-30 Rotary Valve
8-31(a) Off-Site Valve
8-31(b) Blow Through Valve
8-32 Gate-Lock Valve
8-33 Suction Nozzle, Used in Negative Pressure Systems Where only the Top
Surface of the Material is Accessible
8-34 The Range of Air Movers Commonly Used in Pneumatic Conveying
8-35 Air Mover Operating Characteristics
8-36 Particle Size Distribution Before and After Conveying
8-37A Nomograph for Determining Vent Areas Based on ST Classification
[VDI (1979)]: PSTAT =
0.1 barg.
8-37B ibid 0.2
barg.
8-37C ibid 0.5
barg.
8-38A Nomograph for Determining Vent Areas Based on KST Values
[VDI (1979)]: PSTAT = 0.1
barg.
8-38B ibid 0.2
barg.
8-38C ibid 0.5
barg.
8-39 Method of Using Nomographs
8-40 An Example of the Comparison of Vent Areas Determined From ST and KST
Nomographs
8-41 The Effect of Vent Ducts on the Pressure in a Vented Vessel [VDI (1979)]
8-42 Vent on Top of Cyclone
8-43 Vent on Top of Cyclone Vortex Tube
APPENDICES
8-44 Dilute Phase Conveying Velocities
8-45 Shortcut Method Pressure Drop Chart
8-46 Pressure Drop for Solids Reacceleration in Pneumatic Conveying Through
90 Elbows in Horizontal-to-Vertical Flow
8-47 ICI/Warren Spring and Surface Tension Particle Classification Systems for
Conveyability (Curves based on ambient air for motive gas)
8-48 Superficial Velocity vs. Particle Diameter. Definition of the Constant "C" in
Equation 1
8-49 Graphical Solution of ICI/Warren Springs Pressure Drop Equation
8-50 Minimum Air Rates for Conveying Powders and Granular Solids
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