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In
Operation by August 2002
The World's Largest Potato Starch
Silo Being Constructed
(Hoofddorp - The Netherlands)
Spaans Bulk Handling Systems is currently building a 70.000m³ silo
for the storage of potato starch for Emsland Stärke GmbH in
Emlichheim, Germany. The diameter of the silo is 50.6 meters and the
product is stored up to a height of 35 meter. For this project the
contractor Anton Meyer is responsible for the civil works, together
with the engineering company Lindschulte. The silo is planned to go
into operation in August 2002.
The
material is taken to the top of the silo by a pneumatic conveying
system, where it is conveyed via several screw conveyors to the
upper trolley. From there it falls through a harmonic spout to a
lower trolley which hangs by hoisting cables from the upper trolley.
A screw conveyor is fixed to this lower trolley, which spreads the
material equally over the full diameter of the silo by stepwise
rotation of the upper trolley and lower trolley. The material is
spread in a horizontal surface, which prevents irregular pressure on
the silo wall. The upper trolley rests on the side of the silo wall
on rails, and on the other side on a central column.
The discharge of mammoth silos works
with an artificial core flow through a discharge chute in the
central column. This column contains trapdoors that open during the
discharge of the silo. During the discharge of the silo, the screw
conveyor on the lower trolley rotates contrariwise and moves the
material inwards, where it drops through the open trapdoors in the
discharge chute.
During this discharge, the upper
trolley and lower trolley rotate at a constant low speed around the
central column so that with each rotation the screws scrape off a
layer (a few centimeters) of material. At the bottom of the
discharge chute in the central column a short retrieving screw
conveyor carries it to a long screw conveyor in the cellar of the
silo. This conveyor transports the potato starch into a vertical
screw conveyor which fills the pneumatic sending system to transport
the starch back to the factory.
This type of silo is particularly
suitable for free flowing products such as grains, beans and
minerals and non-free flowing products such as starch, coal, fly ash
and gypsum.
Spaans Bulk Handling Systems specializes
in the engineering and manufacturing of tailor-made equipment for
storage and handling of all kinds of bulk materials and sludge.
For more information contact:
Mr. Michael. Pickering Spaans Bulk Handling Systems
P.O. Box 4
2130 AA Hoofddorp
The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 23 567 83 10
Fax: +31 561 32 81
E-mail: m.pickering@spaans-bhs.nl
Web site: www.spaans-bhs.nl
"Cuts
the Cost of Installation"
ActiveX
Software Interface Added to SiloPatrol System
ELBURN, IL - Unaffected by dust,
vapors, vessel construction, or acoustic noise, the SiloPatrol
inventory monitoring system provides reliable continuous level
measurement in a variety of applications. Monitor Technologies'
economical system recently added a new user interface, an ActiveX®
software package.
When
using Monitor's ActiveX software package, SiloPatrol inventory
monitors can be integrated into a PLC/PC control system, without the
use of analog signals. The SMU "smart" sensor uses RS-485
multi-drop communications which, in conjunction with the use of the
available ActiveX software, significantly cuts the cost of
installation by simplifying wiring and eliminating the need for
analog I/O cards. The communication driver contained within
Monitor's ActiveX software manages the message handling with the
SMUs.
The specific ActiveX controls
provided allow the control system designer to easily place
SiloPatrol inventory monitoring functions directly into the system's
operator interface screens and control the SMU(s). In Screen Design
Mode, the available sensor functions can be placed exactly where
they are needed by "dragging and dropping" them in place.
Monitor offers two versions of the ActiveX software package: basic
and full-featured. Both packages can be used to request and read
measurements and to read status and error messages.
The full-featured software will
further save time for control system designers by providing ActiveX
controls that will convert and calculate units of measure, construct
bin icons and setup alarms.
For more information contact: Monitor Technologies LLC
44W320 Keslinger Rd
PO Box 8048
Elburn, IL 60119
Telephone: 630-365-9403
Fax: 630-365-5646
Web site: Monitor
Technologies
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The 27th Annual International Powder
& Bulk Solids Conference/Exhibition
Norwalk, CT - The 27th annual
International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference/Exhibition, the
world's most comprehensive showcase of solutions for dry processing
and bulk solids handling, takes place May 6-9, 2002 at the Donald E.
Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The exhibition
hall opens Tuesday, May 7. Companies around the world recognize the
importance of International Powder & Bulk Solids
Conference/Exhibition as a premier, processing technology
marketplace offering the entire range of dry processing products,
technologies and solutions from more than 600 of the world's leading
suppliers.
"International
Powder & Bulk Solids not only brings buyers and sellers
together, it builds smarter buyers and sellers," comments Kevin
Richards, Industry Vice President of Reed Exhibitions, organizer of
Powder & Bulk Solids. "Whether the goal is to maximize
productivity, enhance product quality, reduce costs, eliminate
hazards, or increase profits, this event will help industry
professionals understand timely issues and make educated decisions.
Attending the 2002 event is now more important than ever - Powder
& Bulk Solids goes biennial with the next event scheduled for
2004.
The World's Foremost Conference on
Powder Technology
The International Powder & Bulk
Solids Conference is focused on key technologies and critical issues
and provides the practical knowledge and real-world skills that can
be put to use immediately. The four-day conference program runs from
May 6-9 and is comprised of seminars, workshops, tutorials, advanced
2-day courses and the popular "Focus On" sessions. All 55
educational offerings, including 22 new courses for 2002, are led by
internationally respected technical experts.
The 2002 International Powder &
Bulk Solids Conference will include the following tracks: Automation
& Instrumentation; Environmental Issues; Packaging; Plant
Maintenance; Solids Characterization & Properties; and Solids
Handling & Storage. The "Focus On" sessions are
Tuesday, May 7 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and are free to all badge
holders. Topics include Agglomeration and Size Enlargement;
Automation and Instrumentation; Dust Control, Generation and
Environmental Issues; Mixing, Blending and Segregation; Particle
Characterization; Pneumatic Conveying; and Solids Flow, Handling
& Storage.
New to the program is a comprehensive
export workshop Doing Business in International Markets. Presented
by the Foreign Trade Division of the U.S. Department of Commerce,
this workshop will provide the information and expertise needed for
trade in international markets. Experts from Department of Commerce
will familiarize attendees with the resources and services currently
available to U.S. companies. Topics include the Automated Export
System (AES), Commodity Analysis Structure and Customs. Doing
Business in International Markets takes place Monday, May 6 from
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and again from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. -
Registration is required.
Play "Hardball" with
Chris Matthews
Chris Matthews, host of
"Hardball with Chris Matthews," will give a keynote
presentation entitled A Political Insider's View from Washington on
Tuesday, May 7 at 9:00 a.m. Matthews is most known for his tough
"devil's advocate" stance on his MSNBC show that is
nationally televised weeknights at 7 p.m. He is also a frequent
commentator on NBC's "Today," the regular substitute
anchor on NBC's "Weekend Today," and a nationally
syndicated columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle. Matthews also
authored Now Let Me Tell You What I Really Think (2001), Hardball
(1988) and Kennedy & Nixon (1996), which was selected by
Reader's Digest magazine as part of its "Today's Best
Nonfiction."
The keynote presentation is free to
all International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference/Exhibition
attendees. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served
basis.
The New International Powder &
Bulk Solids Online Resource
The International Powder & Bulk
Solids Conference/Exhibition extends beyond the show floor with the
all-new PowderShow online. Powdershow.com includes participating
exhibitors and new product information, conference schedules,
special events, registration and more. The web site has all the
tools necessary to plan and prepare for a trip to International
Powder & Bulk Solids.
Visit www.powdershow.com
and find what's new for 2002. Or for more information call the event
customer service department at (888) 354-4003 or (203) 840-5650.
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Stainless Steel
K-Tron Introduces Pharmaceutical
Grade Equipment at Interphex
PITMAN, NJ - K-Tron will demonstrate
system engineering integration and a sanitary feeder and
pharmaceutical grade loader that meet the rigid requirements of the
pharmaceutical industry at the upcoming Interphex Show on April
15-17 in New York City.
The
systems engineering group provides customized material handling
equipment solutions based on K-Tron's core technology of feeding and
pneumatic conveying. Specializing in complete systems integration,
including hardware and software validation assistance, K-Tron
provides a single source for systems responsibility.
The booth will also feature a
stainless steel twin-screw pharmaceutical feeder, available in
volumetric or gravimetric models, that offers clear separation
between the production area and the drive. It is designed according
to GMP guidelines, easy to clean and can be disassembled without
tools.
The feeder offers the option of a
stainless steel cover for the motor and gear box and can be
integrated into a wall to offer further sanitary control. It can
also be outfitted for clean-in-place. K-Tron will also exhibit a
Hurricane pharmaceutical loader that meets the rigid sanitary
requirements of the pharmaceutical industry.
Designed for easy disassembly,
cleaning and maintenance, the Hurricane is constructed of 316 SS.
The unit features tri-clamp fittings for sanitary quick release
connections, SS band clamps and FDA approved PVC gaskets.
For more information contact: K-Tron
Routes 55 and 553
Pitman, NJ 08071
Telephone: 856-589-0500
Fax: 856-582-3937
E-mail to info@ktron.com
Web site: K-Tron
International
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Hot Messages from the Help
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People post their requests for help and offer their
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Mr. Mandralis need help with
uniform dosing:
I have a cylindrical vessel (ID 70 cm
and filled height 40 cm) with flat bottom and a scraper at the
bottom. Two parallel progressive screws at either side of the
center of the scraper are taking the product out all along the
bottom of the vessel. The feed of new material is from the top
and near the wall (half way between the start of the two screws.
I would like to achieve as much plug
flow as possible so that all material arriving at the top spends
same time in the vessel before exiting from the bottom screws.
Currently, with the scraper moving at 2-20 RPM the material arriving
at the top funnels towards the center and exits much faster than
expected while the material which is closer to the wall and at lower
level stays there for a long time.
Do you have a suggestion on what kind
of paddles and where should be located? Any other way to make
it work?
(Click
here to post a reply)
This
week's homepage photo is of the Thayer Scale weigh belt feeder -
insertion weigh belt module. This unique feeder has been designed to
easily fit into an existing belt or vibratory conveyor line.
Photo courtesy of Thayer
Scale
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