Sulfur Prill Truck Unloading

ita211kl
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Posted in: , on 14. Dec. 2005 - 13:12

Can someone tell me or recommend a book in which I can find if it is possible to convey sulfur prill at a 20 degree angle.Below you can find material and situation data.

Material Characteristics

Product:Sulfur Prill

Bulk density:Loose1.15 t/m3

Packed 1.32 t/m3

Stockpile (assumed)1.121 t/m3 & 1.36 t/m3

Angle of repose:28 degrees

Surcharge angle:10 degrees

Maximum loaded conveyor angle:12 degrees

Sulfur Moisture Content:- from granulators <0.5% by weight

Sulfur Moisture Content:- from stockpile reclaim <1.0% by weight

Size distribution:Nominally between 2 mm and 4 mm diameter with 75% within 1 mm of average diameter; Specifically not more than 5% retained on a #4 screen (4.75 mm), less than 2% passing a #16 screen, less than 0.1% passing a #50 screen

Maximum product temperature80°C (from Granulator discharge).

This material will pour from a belly truck into a hopper and will be conveyed with a aprox. 6 m trough conveyor(smooth belt) at a 20 degree angle.

I don't understand how this thing is possible (or if is possible) if the surcharge angle is max 12 degrees.

Can this be done with a belt with cleats?

Thank you in advance.

RAjeev
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Sulpherhandling

Erstellt am 14. Dec. 2005 - 12:46

Hi

20 degree agle for convntional belt conveyor is high. you can go for sidewall type belt conveyor or bucket elevator or chain conveyor or skiphoist

choice is yours why only belt conveyorRajeev

Re: Sulfur Prill Truck Unloading

Erstellt am 14. Dec. 2005 - 03:37

The material data that you have provided suggests NO. Before you consider alternative conveying equipment please consider the flammability of the product and the cleaning implications.

John Gateley johngateley@hotmail.com www.the-credible-bulk.com

Sulphur Prills

Erstellt am 17. Dec. 2005 - 07:31

Mr. Gately is right in his concerns with your sulphur. You will also need to earth ground anything and everything the sulphur may be in contact with because of the heat and friction and static electricity generated by it-the sulphur prills.

Alternative Conveying System

Erstellt am 20. Dec. 2005 - 10:05

If you find a belt conveyor not to be suitable, please take a look at our Aero Mechanical Conveyors, which can easilly cope with any incline angles. for further information please take a look at www.entecon.co.uk.

Entecon UK Ltd Camberley, Surrey, UK Tel: +44(0)1276 414540 E: enquiries@entecon.co.uk www.entecon.co.uk