Bulk Solids Handling

1. Front Matter

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2. Characterization, Flow and Storage

   1. The nature of bulk solids

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      Pages 1-46

   2. Gravity flow of bulk solids

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      Pages 47-83

   3. Dynamics of fluid/solids systems

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      Pages 84-153

   4. The design of storage bins and hoppers

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      Pages 154-202

   5. Dust control

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   6. Explosion hazards

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3. Mechanical Handling

   1. Belt conveyors

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      Pages 260-297

   2. Bucket elevators

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      Pages 298-317

   3. Chain and flight conveyors

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      Pages 318-334

   4. Screw conveying

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      Pages 335-357

   5. Vibratory conveyors

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      Pages 358-379

4. Pneumatic and Hydraulic Transport

   1. Basic pneumatic conveying systems

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      Pages 380-407

   2. Components of pneumatic conveying systems

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      Pages 408-437

   3. Pneumatic conveyor design

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      Pages 438-455

   4. Air-assisted gravity conveying

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      Pages 456-477

   5. Hydraulic conveying

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      Pages 478-493

   6. Capsule transport

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      Pages 494-511

5. Back Matter

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An understanding ofthe properties and the handling characteristics of liquids and gases has long been regarded as an essential requirement for most practising engineers. It is therefore not surprising that, over the years, there has been a regular appearance of books dealing with the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, fluid flow, hydraulics and related topics. What is surprising is that there has been no parallel development of the related discipline of Bulk Solids Handling, despite its increasing importance in modern industry across the world. It is only very recently that a structured approach to the teaching, and learning, of the subject has begun to evolve. A reason for the slow emergence of Bulk Solids Handling as an accepted topic of study in academic courses on mechanical, agricultural, chemical, mining and civil engineering is perhaps that the practice is so often taken for granted. Certainly the variety of materials being handled in bulk is almost endless, ranging in size from fine dust to rocks, in value from refuse to gold, and in temperature from deep-frozen peas to near-molten metal.

• Explosion
• design
• development
• liquid
• modeling
• porous media
• vibration

Overall, the authors have succeeded in their objective to design the book as a practical source of reference for plan and process engineers, designers, project and maintenance engineers in industries where particulate or granular materials are handled in bulk. It is a highly readable book that engineering students can read and understand on their own. Drying Technology

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