How to Diagnose and Solve Costly Pneumatic Conveying Problems

Powder & Bulk Solids presented a free 60-minute DryPro webinar, "Learn How to Diagnose and Solve Your Costly Pneumatic Conveying Problems," with live Q&A, on Wednesday, July 20.

Eric Maynard, senior consultant/director, Jenike & Johanson:

* Provided a brief review of modes of transport and terminology
* Discussed common causes of plugging, throughput restrictions, wear, and attrition
* Presented effective solutions to these problems
 
Pneumatic transport systems are commonly designed as though they carry a liquid, which is usually incompressible. Often, little thought is given to the addition of number and type of elbows, as well as mode of transport, namely dilute or dense phase. Terminology used for design of systems is generally not taught in academia, thus, personnel trying to troubleshoot a conveying system may not be aware of conveying modes, required velocities, and level of solids loading. As a result, conveying problems such as plugging/buildup, rate restrictions, fines generation, and rapid abrasive wear of pipelines can result. These problems can be difficult to troubleshoot if personnel are not properly training in the science of pneumatic conveying, and this leads to a costly trial-and-error approach to problems solving.

This important webinar reviewed common causes of these problems, along with methods to reduce or solve the conveying issues. It is recommended that plant and operation managers, as well as process engineers and production personnel, view this webinar to gain an understanding of problem causes and effective solutions.

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