bulk solids handling Journal White Paper In-Pit Crushing and Conveying The author reviews the factors leading up to the selection of In-Pit Crushing and Conveying technology and discusses the currently available options in equipment selection. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Research Paper Latest Developments in Dust Control Technology This paper (publ. 2016) initially summarises the various existing options available for dust control and some of their features, advantages and disadvantages. It then describes some of the new technologies that are being researched, developed and employed to minimise dust emissions by addressing the…read more
White Paper Kinder Australia: Transfer Point Optimisation Key to measurable Productivity Improvements Timely and efficient material transport from one conveyor belt to the other — with minimum spillage and maintaining the structural integrity of the conveyor belt — is crucial for the long-term viability of any bulk handling operation. By accurately identifying, evaluating and optimizing existin…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Cost Considerations for In-Pit Crushing/Conveying Systems This article focuses on continuous materials handling systems used in the hard rock open-pit mining industry. Guidelines for mine planning with continuous systems are outlined. Key parameters affecting capital and operating costs are identified. Commonly encountered trade-offs between operating and …read more
Case Study BHS-Sonthofen optimizes crushing at Dachser Fertigbeton-Kieswerke Building materials supplier Dachser is currently expanding and optimizing its gravel plant in Türkheim by integrating a second rotor impact mill of type RPM 1113 from BHS-Sonthofen. In addition, BHS supplied the complete control system to ensure seamless coordination of the two machines. This makes…read more
Case Study Polar Expedition for Sandvik Mobile Crushing and Screening in the Antarctic UK engineering contractor BAM have been working with the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization Programme (AIMP) for a large infrastructure project in the Antarctic. In this programme, Sandvik was proud to be selected as the partner of choice to supply three mobile crushers and screens for a runway …read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Feeding of Biomass: Design Experience with Wood Chips Part of the international struggle to reduce the carbon footprint in energy consumption is the utilisation of biomass instead of fossil fuels such as coal or oil. Although the basic approach is quite promising, as there is a huge amount of usable biomass, there are some problems to be solved with re…read more
Case Study Pneumatic Deflection Elbows cut Wear, Dust, Offload Time for Bulk Project Contractor Robert Ober & Associates is a specialty design/build firm that serves an international client base for bulk material handling projects that range from USD25,000 retrofit contracts to USD25 million turnkey plant projects. The company began specifying Smart Elbow® deflection elbows from HammerTek…read more
Case Study BEUMER Group: Asia Cement opts for 13.7 km long Troughed Belt Conveyor in Sichuan, China Sichuan Yadong Cement has been relying on a 12.5 km overland conveyor from BEUMER Group in order to convey limestone from their quarry to their silo. When constructed in 2009 it was the longest belt conveying system in BEUMER history (The company installed a longer system in 2016). In a second proje…read more
Case Study Why PlastChem chose Hosokawa Nauta Mixers For its new 40,000m² state-of-the-art manufacturing and warehousing facility, PVC compound producer PlastChem placed a mega order for eight Hosokawa Micron Nauta mixers. Technical Manager Patrick Kok explains how these powder mixing machines contribute to better end product quality and operational …read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Demolition Waste Recycling Plant maximises Throughput – Recycling Plant Operator invests in new Plant Infrastructure With the leasing license of its current recycling facility expiring in 2014, an Oxford based plant operator had a new facility designed with higher throughput and improved material recovery. read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Unproper Belt Scale Results? 10 Reasons, why your perfect Belt Scale might under-perform Belt weighing is common practice in lots of bulk solid handling operations. Although it’s a long established technology, there are still bits and pieces regarding installation and maintenance which might lead to erroneous results. Following you can find the reasons why. read more
Case Study Belt Apron Conveyors for reliable and cost-efficient Transport of Cement Clinker From a kiln cooling system to silos: the safe and economical transportation of hot materials like clinker is crucial in cement plants. The material can have extremely high temperatures of 500 to 800 degrees Celsius. Reliable plant operation requires a robust conveying system. The BEUMER Group suppor…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Utilisation of Water Mist – Dust and Odour Capture in the Bulk Materials and the Processing Industry In many areas of the bulk material Industry, dust and odour represent a large problem. If such emissions can’t be avoided their abatement and capture becomes mandatory. This can be done by capturing them with fine water droplets. read more
White Paper Martin Engineering: Reduce Conveyor Maintenance Time through better Access Virtually every vehicle on the road today is designed with a hood that can be easily opened for access to the engine, so mechanics can perform routine service and diagnose / address problems that arise during its lifespan. Conveyor systems should be designed in much the same way, with convenient poi…read more
Case Study UNTHA Shredder efficiently handles all Kinds of Scrap Tyres Scrap tyres – whether from wheelbarrows, cars, or trucks – must withstand high loads, which is why they are made of particularly resistant materials such as natural rubber, steel, and nylon. All these materials form a complex, durable compound. In order to make good use of used tyres at the end …read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper New Challenges for Material Blending and Homogenising – Bed Blending Efficiency, adding Value with Stockyard Systems The drive of end-users towards efficient raw-material sourcing leads to a growing number of often worldwide spread sources with varying material characteristics. Yet, new boilers, kilns or blast furnaces require a feed material quality of even increased consistency to achieve high process efficiency…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Dry Treatment of Stainless Steel Slag – Magnetisation of Stainless Steel allows efficient Separation Slag is a normal and necessary “byproduct” of the steel making process and contains debris as well as a certain amount of metals. Recovering this metal content reduces the need for virgin ores and saves part of the production process. read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Logistics in Mining and Minerals – Solutions for the Handling of Bulk Solids in the Supply Chain Today raw material transport over great distances is a standard procedure in the minerals and metals industries. Especially under these circumstances, ingenious solutions for the handling of material during storage and transshipping can help save the pivotal dollar. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study A Clean Affair: Sewage Sludge Transport with the Tube Chain Conveyor The ever increasing amount of sewage sludge from waste management companies poses a major challenge for mechanical materials handling. The hermetically sealed tube chain conveyor system provides for the safe, gas-tight, and odorless transport of sewage sludge. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Research Paper Breakage of Powders in Lean-Phase Pneumatic Conveying: The Influence of Material Type Lean-phase pneumatic conveying is utilised across a wide range of industrial processes. This conveying method offers a number of advantages such as process hygiene and routing flexibility, however, due to high impact velocities in the pipeline, particle attrition remains a considerable issue. This w…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Rotary Dump or Bottom Dump Wagons? A Review of Concepts for Higher Capacity Coal and Iron Ore Unit Trains Bottom dump wagons and unloading of gondola cars with rotary car dumpers are the two main alternatives for unloading bulk materials from trains. In view of the trend toward higher capacities and reduced capital cost, a closer look at both solutions can help to save a lot of money. read more
Case Study Twin-shaft Batch Mixer used on major Construction Site in Germany The concrete manufacturer Godel-Beton based in Stuttgart, Germany, has been relying on the tried-and-tested twin-shaft mixing technology from BHS-Sonthofen for decades – and is currently counting on its expertise in the Stuttgart 21 project. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Intelligent Garland – Conceptual Design and First Empirical Results This article introduces a new concept for the energy-saving operation of belt-conveyors which presents possible further savings in addition to established methods such as controlling the belt speed or using energy-saving belts. As a starting point of this concept, the troughing angle is adjusted to …read more