Design Calculations for Pneumatic Conveying

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My article "Theory and Design of Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems" was published this month in

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Regards,

Amrit T. Agarwal

Consulting Engineer

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting Services

Email:

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Ph and Fax: 304 346 5125

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Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 5. Jan. 2012 - 01:01

Dear Mr. Amrit,

Please send me a copy of your article 'Design Calculations for Pneumatic Conveying System'.

Thankyou and Regards,

Perri YS

PT Musim Mas

Mechanical Engineer

email: perri.yepisa@musimmas.com


Quote Originally Posted by Amrit AgarwalView Post
My article "Theory and Design of Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems" was published this month in Powder Handling and Processing magazine. This article gives an easy to use Excel-based calculation method for designing new dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems or for improving the performance of existing conveying systems.

Regards,

Amrit T. Agarwal

Consulting Engineer

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting Services

Email: polypcc@aol.com

Ph and Fax: 304 346 5125

Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 5. Jan. 2012 - 01:01

Dear Mr. Amrit,

Please send me a copy of your article 'Design Calculations for Pneumatic Conveying System'.

Thankyou and Regards,

Perri YS

PT Musim Mas

Mechanical Engineer

email: perri.yepisa@musimmas.com


Quote Originally Posted by Amrit AgarwalView Post
My article "Theory and Design of Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems" was published this month in Powder Handling and Processing magazine. This article gives an easy to use Excel-based calculation method for designing new dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems or for improving the performance of existing conveying systems.

Regards,

Amrit T. Agarwal

Consulting Engineer

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting Services

Email: polypcc@aol.com

Ph and Fax: 304 346 5125

prawaj
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"Pneumatic Conveying Systems Design"

Posted on 7. Jan. 2012 - 10:05

Dear Amrit Ji,

Please let me have a copy of Dilute Phase Article on Excel based "Pneumatic Conveying Systems design". I wanted to have it for my personal use only. My E-mail ID is "prawaj@gmail.com"

Kind Regards,

PK Bhardwaj

Vice President

Shakti Bhog Foods Ltd.

Distt Karnal, Haryana

India.

prawaj
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"Pneumatic Conveying Systems Design"

Posted on 7. Jan. 2012 - 10:05

Dear Amrit Ji,

Please let me have a copy of Dilute Phase Article on Excel based "Pneumatic Conveying Systems design". I wanted to have it for my personal use only. My E-mail ID is "prawaj@gmail.com"

Kind Regards,

PK Bhardwaj

Vice President

Shakti Bhog Foods Ltd.

Distt Karnal, Haryana

India.

"Theory And Design Of Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems"

Posted on 8. Jan. 2012 - 01:17

Dear Mr. Amrit Agarwal,

Thank you for sending me the copy of your article "Theory and Design of Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems".

The method given in the article helped me a lot to improve my understanding of system pressure drop in dilute phase pneumatic conveying.

Best Regards,

Sinan Kaybal

"Theory And Design Of Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems"

Posted on 8. Jan. 2012 - 01:17

Dear Mr. Amrit Agarwal,

Thank you for sending me the copy of your article "Theory and Design of Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems".

The method given in the article helped me a lot to improve my understanding of system pressure drop in dilute phase pneumatic conveying.

Best Regards,

Sinan Kaybal

Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 10. Jan. 2012 - 04:33

Dear Mr. Amrit,

Many thanks for sending me the copy of your article "Theory and Design of Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems".

The theory, calculation procedure, and the example given on the article is very clear to understand. It is very useful for my project.

Thank you.

Best Regards.

Perri YS

PT Musim Mas

Mechanical Engineer

email: perri.yepisa@musimmas.com

Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 10. Jan. 2012 - 04:33

Dear Mr. Amrit,

Many thanks for sending me the copy of your article "Theory and Design of Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems".

The theory, calculation procedure, and the example given on the article is very clear to understand. It is very useful for my project.

Thank you.

Best Regards.

Perri YS

PT Musim Mas

Mechanical Engineer

email: perri.yepisa@musimmas.com

"Debottlenecking Pneumatic Conveying Systems"

Posted on 16. Jan. 2012 - 06:32

Dear Mr. Amrit Agarwal,

Could you please send me a copy of your article titled "Debottlenecking Pneumatic Conveying Systems."

Thanks,

Sinan Kaybal

"Debottlenecking Pneumatic Conveying Systems"

Posted on 16. Jan. 2012 - 06:32

Dear Mr. Amrit Agarwal,

Could you please send me a copy of your article titled "Debottlenecking Pneumatic Conveying Systems."

Thanks,

Sinan Kaybal

prawaj
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Thanks For Copy Of Theory And Design Of Pneumatic Conveying Sys…

Posted on 24. Jan. 2012 - 06:55

Dear Sir,

Thanks for sending a copy of Theory and Design for Pneumatic Conveying System. I found it very valuable since it was concise and to the point. I only had some problem converting everything from Imperial to Metric Units thats all.

Thank You very much once again,

Regards,

PK Bhardwaj

prawaj
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Thanks For Copy Of Theory And Design Of Pneumatic Conveying Sys…

Posted on 24. Jan. 2012 - 06:55

Dear Sir,

Thanks for sending a copy of Theory and Design for Pneumatic Conveying System. I found it very valuable since it was concise and to the point. I only had some problem converting everything from Imperial to Metric Units thats all.

Thank You very much once again,

Regards,

PK Bhardwaj

Diagramm For Dilute And Dense Phase Pneumatic Conveyor Systems

Posted on 25. Jan. 2012 - 12:49

Hi there,

I am not really an expert on pneumatic conveying. The only thing I have to offer is a diagram that shows the areas of dilute and dense phase conveying as well as the transition area in a universal way. The diagram reflects published data sets of industrial installations using key parameters of the turbulent flow in pipelines.

Estimation of pneumatic conveying systems from this point of view is one of several parts of the free ViSUAL BASIC software Fluidi2000, that can be downloaded from the following link:

https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx...s60rZ0M*8fA%24

The language is German. Nonetheless using the program should be easy. It runs even under Windows 7 (32 bit).

The whole theoretical backgrund is published in Germany as an ebook:

http://www.epubli.de/shop/autor/Manfred-Heyde/3168

Best regards

ManfredH

Postscript 1

The programm seems to allow calculations at higher gas temperatures than 20 deg C, but I never found publications offering data sets of high temperature conveing to verify such calculation results.

Postscript 2

I do not know if in this case a disclaimer is really necessary, but here is a common one in English and German.

Conditions for program use, disclaimer:

The use of the program is at your own risk, meaning that users carry the entire risk on the results and the function of the product. The author does not guarantee the accuracy of the calculated values. In addition, there is no liability on you or any other person or entity for any direct, indirect or consequential damage, including, but not limited to, loss of revenue or profit, lost or corrupted files, claims of third parties, or for other commercial or economic loss, even if the author had been informed of the possibility of such damage or if it was foreseeable. This also applies to damage caused by this program to properties or persons, poor planning, incorrect interpretations or malfunctions. Furthermore the author is not liable for damage to the computer that runs the program and to other hardware on your computer or network related.

This program is freeware, i.e., you may freely use, copy, and pass it, if you agree with the conditions above. However, users should be careful by downloading the software only from the link given here in bulk-online and in my publication.

Bedingungen zur Programmnutzung, Haftungsausschluss:

Die Nutzung des Programms erfolgt auf eigene Gefahr. Die Benutzer tragen das vollständige Risiko bezüglich der Ergebnisse und der Funktion des Produktes. Der Autor übernimmt keinerlei Garantie für die Richtigkeit der berechneten Werte. Außerdem wird keine Haftung gegenüber Ihnen oder irgendwelcher andererer Personen oder Organisationen für irgendwelche direkten, mittelbaren oder unmittelbaren Schäden, einschließlich, aber nicht begrenzt auf, Verlust von Einnahmen oder Gewinn, verlorene oder beschädigte Daten oder anderen kommerziellen oder ökonomischen Verlust, auch wenn der Autor von der Möglichkeit eines solchen Schadens informiert worden war oder sie absehbar war, oder für Ansprüche Dritter. Das gilt auch für durch dieses Programm verursachte Schäden an Sachen oder Personen, Fehlplanungen, falsche Auslegungen oder Betriebsstörungen. Desweiteren haftet der Autor nicht für Schäden am Computer, auf dem das Programm läuft, an anderer Hardware am Computer oder am damit verbundenen Netzwerk.

Dieses Programm ist Freeware, d.h., Sie dürfen es beliebig benutzen, kopieren und weitergeben, sofern Sie den obenbestehenden Bedingungen zustimmen. Benutzer sollten jedoch zu ihrer Sicherheit darauf achten, dass sie für das Herunterladen nur den von mir auf den Seiten von bulk-online und in der Buchveröffentlichung angegebenen link benutzen.

Diagramm For Dilute And Dense Phase Pneumatic Conveyor Systems

Posted on 25. Jan. 2012 - 12:49

Hi there,

I am not really an expert on pneumatic conveying. The only thing I have to offer is a diagram that shows the areas of dilute and dense phase conveying as well as the transition area in a universal way. The diagram reflects published data sets of industrial installations using key parameters of the turbulent flow in pipelines.

Estimation of pneumatic conveying systems from this point of view is one of several parts of the free ViSUAL BASIC software Fluidi2000, that can be downloaded from the following link:

https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx...s60rZ0M*8fA%24

The language is German. Nonetheless using the program should be easy. It runs even under Windows 7 (32 bit).

The whole theoretical backgrund is published in Germany as an ebook:

http://www.epubli.de/shop/autor/Manfred-Heyde/3168

Best regards

ManfredH

Postscript 1

The programm seems to allow calculations at higher gas temperatures than 20 deg C, but I never found publications offering data sets of high temperature conveing to verify such calculation results.

Postscript 2

I do not know if in this case a disclaimer is really necessary, but here is a common one in English and German.

Conditions for program use, disclaimer:

The use of the program is at your own risk, meaning that users carry the entire risk on the results and the function of the product. The author does not guarantee the accuracy of the calculated values. In addition, there is no liability on you or any other person or entity for any direct, indirect or consequential damage, including, but not limited to, loss of revenue or profit, lost or corrupted files, claims of third parties, or for other commercial or economic loss, even if the author had been informed of the possibility of such damage or if it was foreseeable. This also applies to damage caused by this program to properties or persons, poor planning, incorrect interpretations or malfunctions. Furthermore the author is not liable for damage to the computer that runs the program and to other hardware on your computer or network related.

This program is freeware, i.e., you may freely use, copy, and pass it, if you agree with the conditions above. However, users should be careful by downloading the software only from the link given here in bulk-online and in my publication.

Bedingungen zur Programmnutzung, Haftungsausschluss:

Die Nutzung des Programms erfolgt auf eigene Gefahr. Die Benutzer tragen das vollständige Risiko bezüglich der Ergebnisse und der Funktion des Produktes. Der Autor übernimmt keinerlei Garantie für die Richtigkeit der berechneten Werte. Außerdem wird keine Haftung gegenüber Ihnen oder irgendwelcher andererer Personen oder Organisationen für irgendwelche direkten, mittelbaren oder unmittelbaren Schäden, einschließlich, aber nicht begrenzt auf, Verlust von Einnahmen oder Gewinn, verlorene oder beschädigte Daten oder anderen kommerziellen oder ökonomischen Verlust, auch wenn der Autor von der Möglichkeit eines solchen Schadens informiert worden war oder sie absehbar war, oder für Ansprüche Dritter. Das gilt auch für durch dieses Programm verursachte Schäden an Sachen oder Personen, Fehlplanungen, falsche Auslegungen oder Betriebsstörungen. Desweiteren haftet der Autor nicht für Schäden am Computer, auf dem das Programm läuft, an anderer Hardware am Computer oder am damit verbundenen Netzwerk.

Dieses Programm ist Freeware, d.h., Sie dürfen es beliebig benutzen, kopieren und weitergeben, sofern Sie den obenbestehenden Bedingungen zustimmen. Benutzer sollten jedoch zu ihrer Sicherheit darauf achten, dass sie für das Herunterladen nur den von mir auf den Seiten von bulk-online und in der Buchveröffentlichung angegebenen link benutzen.

Enquiry

Posted on 30. Jan. 2012 - 07:34

Dear Sir,

We wish to introduce ourselves as one of the leading manufacturer & exporter of Industrial Fans/Blowers & Dust Collectors in India We would like to mention that we are supplying our products to numerous clients for past 3 decades in every possible industrial segment. We are an NSIC Registered frim.

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Air washers/ Air Filtrations/ Scrubbers/Prefilters/ Filters.

Air Curtains/ Rotary air lock systems

Fume Exhaust System.

Turbine Blowers/Roots Blowers/ Rotary Air Lock.

Special purpose fans on design, Reaction Vessels, Agitators, etc

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Quote Originally Posted by rmsahuView Post
Dear Sir,

Could you please tell me, what will be the minimum conveying velocity and phase density to be considered to design M type F.K.PUMP pneumatic system for conveying 225 tph PPC cement(Blaine:3700cm2/gm) at a conveying distance of 260 meter & six 90 degree bends?

Regards,

R.M.SAHU,

Grasim Industries ltd.

India

Visit us at [url]www.deeptiair.com[/url]

Enquiry

Posted on 30. Jan. 2012 - 07:34

Dear Sir,

We wish to introduce ourselves as one of the leading manufacturer & exporter of Industrial Fans/Blowers & Dust Collectors in India We would like to mention that we are supplying our products to numerous clients for past 3 decades in every possible industrial segment. We are an NSIC Registered frim.

OUR RANGE OF PRODUCTS

I.D./F.D. Fans/Centrifugal Blowers/ Tempering Fans.

Axial Flows Fans

Dust-Collector /Bag Filter System/ Multi Clone/ Cyclone separator

Roof Extractor

Man coolers

Air washers/ Air Filtrations/ Scrubbers/Prefilters/ Filters.

Air Curtains/ Rotary air lock systems

Fume Exhaust System.

Turbine Blowers/Roots Blowers/ Rotary Air Lock.

Special purpose fans on design, Reaction Vessels, Agitators, etc

Please visit our Website www.deeptiair.com to know more about our company.

We now look forward to receive your valued Enquiries.

Warm Regards,

Gautam.R.Dubey

For Deepti Airsystems & Fabricators Pvt.Ltd.

H/P: 91-9867392998

Website: www.deeptiair.com

E-Mail: info@deeptiair.com


Quote Originally Posted by rmsahuView Post
Dear Sir,

Could you please tell me, what will be the minimum conveying velocity and phase density to be considered to design M type F.K.PUMP pneumatic system for conveying 225 tph PPC cement(Blaine:3700cm2/gm) at a conveying distance of 260 meter & six 90 degree bends?

Regards,

R.M.SAHU,

Grasim Industries ltd.

India

Visit us at [url]www.deeptiair.com[/url]

Re: Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 5. Mar. 2012 - 12:03

Dear mr Agarwal,

would it be possible to receive a copy of your document "Theory and Design of Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems", I'm trying to integrate a pneumatic transport system but lack the background knowledge.

My e-mail is bartschouwenaars-harms(a)barry-callebaut.com

Kind regards,

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Bart Schouwenaars-Harms

Project Engineer

Re: Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 5. Mar. 2012 - 12:03

Dear mr Agarwal,

would it be possible to receive a copy of your document "Theory and Design of Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems", I'm trying to integrate a pneumatic transport system but lack the background knowledge.

My e-mail is bartschouwenaars-harms(a)barry-callebaut.com

Kind regards,

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Bart Schouwenaars-Harms

Project Engineer

Re: Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 5. Mar. 2012 - 12:36
Quote Originally Posted by Amrit AgarwalView Post
My article "Theory and Design of Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems" was published this month in Powder Handling and Processing magazine. This article gives an easy to use Excel-based calculation method for designing new dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems or for improving the performance of existing conveying systems.

Regards,

Amrit T. Agarwal

Consulting Engineer

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting Services

Email: polypcc@aol.com

Ph and Fax: 304 346 5125



Dear Mr. Amrit,

Can you send me the article with Design Calculatons to my id, amol.bhosale@mottmac-india.com.

Thanks & Regards,

Amol

Re: Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 5. Mar. 2012 - 12:36
Quote Originally Posted by Amrit AgarwalView Post
My article "Theory and Design of Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems" was published this month in Powder Handling and Processing magazine. This article gives an easy to use Excel-based calculation method for designing new dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems or for improving the performance of existing conveying systems.

Regards,

Amrit T. Agarwal

Consulting Engineer

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting Services

Email: polypcc@aol.com

Ph and Fax: 304 346 5125



Dear Mr. Amrit,

Can you send me the article with Design Calculatons to my id, amol.bhosale@mottmac-india.com.

Thanks & Regards,

Amol

Theory And Design Of Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems

Posted on 8. Mar. 2012 - 01:57

Dear Mr. Amrit,

Can you send me the article with Design Calculatons to my id, info@deeptiair.com

Regards,

Gautam


Quote Originally Posted by Amrit AgarwalView Post
My article "Theory and Design of Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems" was published this month in Powder Handling and Processing magazine. This article gives an easy to use Excel-based calculation method for designing new dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems or for improving the performance of existing conveying systems.

Regards,

Amrit T. Agarwal

Consulting Engineer

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting Services

Email: polypcc@aol.com

Ph and Fax: 304 346 5125

Visit us at [url]www.deeptiair.com[/url]

Theory And Design Of Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems

Posted on 8. Mar. 2012 - 01:57

Dear Mr. Amrit,

Can you send me the article with Design Calculatons to my id, info@deeptiair.com

Regards,

Gautam


Quote Originally Posted by Amrit AgarwalView Post
My article "Theory and Design of Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems" was published this month in Powder Handling and Processing magazine. This article gives an easy to use Excel-based calculation method for designing new dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems or for improving the performance of existing conveying systems.

Regards,

Amrit T. Agarwal

Consulting Engineer

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting Services

Email: polypcc@aol.com

Ph and Fax: 304 346 5125

Visit us at [url]www.deeptiair.com[/url]

Reducing Dust

Posted on 12. Mar. 2012 - 09:07

Dear Reader,

I am operating a lean phase pneumatic conveying system that transports around 45tph polyethylene pellets at around 33m/s.

I wish to reduce this velocity to as low as possible. My info is that saltation occurs at around 23m/s.

Any advice?

Dave.

Reducing Dust

Posted on 12. Mar. 2012 - 09:07

Dear Reader,

I am operating a lean phase pneumatic conveying system that transports around 45tph polyethylene pellets at around 33m/s.

I wish to reduce this velocity to as low as possible. My info is that saltation occurs at around 23m/s.

Any advice?

Dave.

Re: Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 12. Mar. 2012 - 06:59

Dear Dave,

Without more information, you cannot expect any advice.

For an estimate calculation, at least the material properties need to be known (particle size, particle density, bulk density) and the installation data (horizontal length, vertical length, number of bends, pipe diameter(s), altitude of operation, type of feeder, type of receiver and ambient data s.a. temperature and RH.)

Have a nice day

Teus

Teus

Re: Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 12. Mar. 2012 - 06:59

Dear Dave,

Without more information, you cannot expect any advice.

For an estimate calculation, at least the material properties need to be known (particle size, particle density, bulk density) and the installation data (horizontal length, vertical length, number of bends, pipe diameter(s), altitude of operation, type of feeder, type of receiver and ambient data s.a. temperature and RH.)

Have a nice day

Teus

Teus

Re: Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 18. Mar. 2012 - 05:51
Quote Originally Posted by Dave MeyersView Post
Dear Reader,

I am operating a lean phase pneumatic conveying system that transports around 45tph polyethylene pellets at around 33m/s.

I wish to reduce this velocity to as low as possible. My info is that saltation occurs at around 23m/s.

Any advice?

Dave.



Dave, based on my test data, saltation velocity for PE in a 4 inch dia pipeline and a solids to air ratio of about 5 is 15 meters/sec. For your 45 tons/hr conveying rate line diameter is probably 10 or 12 inch. For a 10 inch dia line, saltation velocity will be = 15 x (10/4)**0.5 = 23.7 meters/sec.. Looks like your 23 meters/sec is about right.

Regards,

Amrit Agarwal

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting

Re: Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 18. Mar. 2012 - 05:51
Quote Originally Posted by Dave MeyersView Post
Dear Reader,

I am operating a lean phase pneumatic conveying system that transports around 45tph polyethylene pellets at around 33m/s.

I wish to reduce this velocity to as low as possible. My info is that saltation occurs at around 23m/s.

Any advice?

Dave.



Dave, based on my test data, saltation velocity for PE in a 4 inch dia pipeline and a solids to air ratio of about 5 is 15 meters/sec. For your 45 tons/hr conveying rate line diameter is probably 10 or 12 inch. For a 10 inch dia line, saltation velocity will be = 15 x (10/4)**0.5 = 23.7 meters/sec.. Looks like your 23 meters/sec is about right.

Regards,

Amrit Agarwal

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting

Saltation Velocity For Pe Pellets

Posted on 20. Mar. 2012 - 04:21
Quote Originally Posted by Dave MeyersView Post
Dear Reader,

I am operating a lean phase pneumatic conveying system that transports around 45tph polyethylene pellets at around 33m/s.

I wish to reduce this velocity to as low as possible. My info is that saltation occurs at around 23m/s.

Any advice?

Dave.

Dave,

Saltation velocity for pelleted polyethylene in a 4 inch diameter pipeline is about 15 meters/sec. This number is based on actual operating data. Saltation velocity increases with increase in pipe diameter. For your 45 tons/hr conveying rate, your line size is probably 10 inch at pick-up point. For a 10 inch line, saltation velocity should be = 15 * (10/4)**0.5 = 23.7 meters/sec. Your 33 meters/sec velocity is about 20 % higher than the saltation velocity.

If reducing fines and dust is the main reason for reducing the velocity, even a 20% reduction in velocity will not materially reduce fines. You will still need fine removal equipment.

Regards,

Amrit Agarwal

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting

Saltation Velocity For Pe Pellets

Posted on 20. Mar. 2012 - 04:21
Quote Originally Posted by Dave MeyersView Post
Dear Reader,

I am operating a lean phase pneumatic conveying system that transports around 45tph polyethylene pellets at around 33m/s.

I wish to reduce this velocity to as low as possible. My info is that saltation occurs at around 23m/s.

Any advice?

Dave.

Dave,

Saltation velocity for pelleted polyethylene in a 4 inch diameter pipeline is about 15 meters/sec. This number is based on actual operating data. Saltation velocity increases with increase in pipe diameter. For your 45 tons/hr conveying rate, your line size is probably 10 inch at pick-up point. For a 10 inch line, saltation velocity should be = 15 * (10/4)**0.5 = 23.7 meters/sec. Your 33 meters/sec velocity is about 20 % higher than the saltation velocity.

If reducing fines and dust is the main reason for reducing the velocity, even a 20% reduction in velocity will not materially reduce fines. You will still need fine removal equipment.

Regards,

Amrit Agarwal

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting

Re: Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 20. Mar. 2012 - 07:53

Dear Amol and Gautam,

Please send your request for my article "Theory and Design of Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems" to my email address given below. Thanks,

Amrit Agarwal

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting

polypcc@aol.com

Re: Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 20. Mar. 2012 - 07:53

Dear Amol and Gautam,

Please send your request for my article "Theory and Design of Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems" to my email address given below. Thanks,

Amrit Agarwal

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting

polypcc@aol.com

Air Supply Equipment For Dilute Phase Pneuamtic Conveying Syste…

Posted on 5. Apr. 2012 - 09:54

My article "MOVING AIR IN PNEUMATIC CONVEYING SYSTEMS" was published in Chemical Engineering magazine in its September 2011 issue. This article gives design, sizing, and selection guidelines for fans, blowers, and central air compressors for dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems. Since proper design of the air supply equipment is a major consideration when designing a conveying system, you may like to get a copy of this article.

Amrit Agarwal

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting

Email: polypcc@aol.com

Air Supply Equipment For Dilute Phase Pneuamtic Conveying Syste…

Posted on 5. Apr. 2012 - 09:54

My article "MOVING AIR IN PNEUMATIC CONVEYING SYSTEMS" was published in Chemical Engineering magazine in its September 2011 issue. This article gives design, sizing, and selection guidelines for fans, blowers, and central air compressors for dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems. Since proper design of the air supply equipment is a major consideration when designing a conveying system, you may like to get a copy of this article.

Amrit Agarwal

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting

Email: polypcc@aol.com

Re: Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 14. Apr. 2012 - 02:01
Quote Originally Posted by Amrit AgarwalView Post
My article "Theory and Design of Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems" was published this month in Powder Handling and Processing magazine. This article gives an easy to use Excel-based calculation method for designing new dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems or for improving the performance of existing conveying systems.

Regards,

Amrit T. Agarwal

Consulting Engineer

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting Services

Email: polypcc@aol.com

Ph and Fax: 304 346 5125

Dear Mr.Armit

Please send a copy of your dilute phase article to my email : chutharin44@gmail.com

I have the project to design pneumatic conveying system of AF such husk rice in Cement Production.

Thank you

Chutharin Dithavit

engineering student

Khonkean university,Thailand

Re: Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 14. Apr. 2012 - 02:01
Quote Originally Posted by Amrit AgarwalView Post
My article "Theory and Design of Dilute Phase Pneumatic Conveying Systems" was published this month in Powder Handling and Processing magazine. This article gives an easy to use Excel-based calculation method for designing new dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems or for improving the performance of existing conveying systems.

Regards,

Amrit T. Agarwal

Consulting Engineer

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting Services

Email: polypcc@aol.com

Ph and Fax: 304 346 5125

Dear Mr.Armit

Please send a copy of your dilute phase article to my email : chutharin44@gmail.com

I have the project to design pneumatic conveying system of AF such husk rice in Cement Production.

Thank you

Chutharin Dithavit

engineering student

Khonkean university,Thailand

Re: Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 19. Apr. 2012 - 05:22

Dear Mr.Armit.

my name is Chutharin Dithavit. I work at SCG(33/1 T.Banpha A.Kengkhoi Saraburi 18110 Thailand

I feel glad if you send the calculation of pnewmatic conveyor and I will keep your article for myself.

Thank you

chutharin44@gmail.com

Re: Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 19. Apr. 2012 - 05:22

Dear Mr.Armit.

my name is Chutharin Dithavit. I work at SCG(33/1 T.Banpha A.Kengkhoi Saraburi 18110 Thailand

I feel glad if you send the calculation of pnewmatic conveyor and I will keep your article for myself.

Thank you

chutharin44@gmail.com

Re: Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 20. Apr. 2012 - 04:22
Quote Originally Posted by Amrit AgarwalView Post
My article "MOVING AIR IN PNEUMATIC CONVEYING SYSTEMS" was published in Chemical Engineering magazine in its September 2011 issue. This article gives design, sizing, and selection guidelines for fans, blowers, and central air compressors for dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems. Since proper design of the air supply equipment is a major consideration when designing a conveying system, you may like to get a copy of this article.

Amrit Agarwal

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting

Email: polypcc@aol.com



Dear Mr. Amrit,

I am interested in your article of " Moving Air In Pneumatic Conveying Systems". Can you send me a copy?

Thank you.

Brian Lee

leebrian181388@yahoo.com

BLee

Re: Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 20. Apr. 2012 - 04:22
Quote Originally Posted by Amrit AgarwalView Post
My article "MOVING AIR IN PNEUMATIC CONVEYING SYSTEMS" was published in Chemical Engineering magazine in its September 2011 issue. This article gives design, sizing, and selection guidelines for fans, blowers, and central air compressors for dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems. Since proper design of the air supply equipment is a major consideration when designing a conveying system, you may like to get a copy of this article.

Amrit Agarwal

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting

Email: polypcc@aol.com



Dear Mr. Amrit,

I am interested in your article of " Moving Air In Pneumatic Conveying Systems". Can you send me a copy?

Thank you.

Brian Lee

leebrian181388@yahoo.com

BLee

Re: Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 20. Apr. 2012 - 03:57
Quote Originally Posted by Brian LeeView Post
Dear Mr. Amrit,

I am interested in your article of " Moving Air In Pneumatic Conveying Systems". Can you send me a copy?

Thank you.

Brian Lee

leebrian181388@yahoo.com

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Brian,

You can get a PDF copy of this article from Chemical Engineering magazine.

Regards,

Amrit Agarwal

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting

polypcc@aaol.com

Re: Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 20. Apr. 2012 - 03:57
Quote Originally Posted by Brian LeeView Post
Dear Mr. Amrit,

I am interested in your article of " Moving Air In Pneumatic Conveying Systems". Can you send me a copy?

Thank you.

Brian Lee

leebrian181388@yahoo.com

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Brian,

You can get a PDF copy of this article from Chemical Engineering magazine.

Regards,

Amrit Agarwal

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting

polypcc@aaol.com

Re: Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 20. Apr. 2012 - 03:59
Quote Originally Posted by NeetaView Post
Dear Mr. Amri ,

can you send me the article with Design Calculatons to my id vanitarp@gmail.com

Vanita

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Vanita,

Please send your request for this article to my email address given below.

Amrit Agarwal

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting

Email: polypcc@aol.com

Re: Design Calculations For Pneumatic Conveying

Posted on 20. Apr. 2012 - 03:59
Quote Originally Posted by NeetaView Post
Dear Mr. Amri ,

can you send me the article with Design Calculatons to my id vanitarp@gmail.com

Vanita

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Vanita,

Please send your request for this article to my email address given below.

Amrit Agarwal

Pneumatic Conveying Consulting

Email: polypcc@aol.com

JDBarry
(not verified)

Requesting A Copy Of Dilute Phase Reference By Amrit Agarwal

Posted on 30. Apr. 2012 - 02:49

Mr. Agarwal,

I'm very much interested in obtaining a copy of your article on dilute phase pneumatic conveying, as alluded to/mentioned by others elsewhere in this forum. For the record, I am:


John Barry
Lead process engineer
Middough
136 Gaither Drive
Mt. Laurel NJ 08054



Thanks very much.

JDBarry
(not verified)

Requesting A Copy Of Dilute Phase Reference By Amrit Agarwal

Posted on 30. Apr. 2012 - 02:49

Mr. Agarwal,

I'm very much interested in obtaining a copy of your article on dilute phase pneumatic conveying, as alluded to/mentioned by others elsewhere in this forum. For the record, I am:


John Barry
Lead process engineer
Middough
136 Gaither Drive
Mt. Laurel NJ 08054



Thanks very much.

JDBarry
(not verified)

Assistance Provided By Agarwal Article

Posted on 1. May. 2012 - 07:31

It's a pleasure to see a practical article this well laid out. I found that the sample worksheets detailed in the appendices are well suited for implementation as spreadsheets for standardized calculations of this sort. Without going into great theoretical details, this provides a workable procedure for sizing pneumatic lines, obtaining gas flows, and so forth in a format that's friendly for junior engineers as well as more experienced individuals.

Upon review, I have a couple of suggestions:

• The note after equation 2 should be re-worded (in my view) to say something like " 'L' is the equivalent length of the pipeline in question; that is, the sum of the actual length of all straight runs plus the equivalent lengths of all bends, diverter valves, flexible hoses, and the like."

• I'd suggest adding in a table or some sort of decision tree in section 2.4 that would assist in making a selection of the value of the slip factor. The author notes that "coarse or hard solids" use a slip factor of ~0.8, while "fine powders" warrant a slip factor of ~0.9. One or more rules of thumb to help the user determine whether the slip factor should be 0.8, 0.9, or some other value altogether would be handy.

• A very minor note: many authors in fluid mechanics have noted that the Fanning friction factor is less used these days than the Darcy version (no idea why, but this is what I've seen). Some note in section 2.1 in the area of equation 7 about interconversion between the Fanning and Darcy factors couldn't hurt.

I say these since I'm trying to put myself in the shoes of a first-time user, or an editor of a more general chemical engineering publication: from my own publication experience, those are questions I could see coming up.

JDBarry
(not verified)

Assistance Provided By Agarwal Article

Posted on 1. May. 2012 - 07:31

It's a pleasure to see a practical article this well laid out. I found that the sample worksheets detailed in the appendices are well suited for implementation as spreadsheets for standardized calculations of this sort. Without going into great theoretical details, this provides a workable procedure for sizing pneumatic lines, obtaining gas flows, and so forth in a format that's friendly for junior engineers as well as more experienced individuals.

Upon review, I have a couple of suggestions:

• The note after equation 2 should be re-worded (in my view) to say something like " 'L' is the equivalent length of the pipeline in question; that is, the sum of the actual length of all straight runs plus the equivalent lengths of all bends, diverter valves, flexible hoses, and the like."

• I'd suggest adding in a table or some sort of decision tree in section 2.4 that would assist in making a selection of the value of the slip factor. The author notes that "coarse or hard solids" use a slip factor of ~0.8, while "fine powders" warrant a slip factor of ~0.9. One or more rules of thumb to help the user determine whether the slip factor should be 0.8, 0.9, or some other value altogether would be handy.

• A very minor note: many authors in fluid mechanics have noted that the Fanning friction factor is less used these days than the Darcy version (no idea why, but this is what I've seen). Some note in section 2.1 in the area of equation 7 about interconversion between the Fanning and Darcy factors couldn't hurt.

I say these since I'm trying to put myself in the shoes of a first-time user, or an editor of a more general chemical engineering publication: from my own publication experience, those are questions I could see coming up.