Pneumatic Conveying Solutions for Top Environmental Challenges
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Common issues caused by uncontrolled atmospheric conditions and the proven strategies used to mitigate them.
Challenge
Challenge
Ratholing or Bridging in Silos and Hoppers
Associated Effect
Blocked discharges, flow interruptions, major operator safety risks
Mitigation Strategies
Blanket air, dehumidification, monitoring, proper discharge aids
Challenge
Inconsistent Feeding, Surging, or Batch Inaccuracies
Associated Effect
Unstable dosing, weighing, blending
Mitigation Strategies
RH and temperature control, monitoring, material properties testing, correct dosing device
Challenge
Clumping, Caking, Moisture-Induced Degradation
Associated Effect
Flow interruptions, poor product quality
Mitigation Strategies
Dehumidification, blanket air, air cooling
Challenge
Mold Growth in Flour
Associated Effect
Product contamination, microbial risk
Mitigation Strategies
Dehumidification, headspace monitoring including cleaning and inspecting
Challenge
Temperature Sensitivity
Associated Effect
Product handling issues (e.g. dough, sticky plastics)
Mitigation Strategies
Air cooling, temperature control
Challenge
Airflow / Pressure Drop
Associated Effect
Conveying inefficiency
Mitigation Strategies
Proper airflow calculations and system sizing
Challenge
Static Discharge Risk
Associated Effect
Explosion or ignition risk
Mitigation Strategies
Grounding, ionizing bars, antistatic additives (if allowed), inert gassing, rated electrical devices
Challenge
Condensation Formation
Associated Effect
Internal moisture buildup ("raining" inside vessels)
Mitigation Strategies
Heat tracing, blanket air, temperature stability, insulation
Associated Effect
Mitigation Strategies
Blocked discharges, flow interruptions, major operator safety risks
Blanket air, dehumidification, monitoring, proper discharge aids
Unstable dosing, weighing, blending
RH and temperature control, monitoring, material properties testing, correct dosing device
Flow interruptions, poor product quality
Dehumidification, blanket air, air cooling
Product contamination, microbial risk
Dehumidification, headspace monitoring including cleaning and inspecting
Product handling issues (e.g. dough, sticky plastics)
Air cooling, temperature control
Conveying inefficiency
Proper airflow calculations and system sizing
Explosion or ignition risk
Grounding, ionizing bars, antistatic additives (if allowed), inert gassing, rated electrical devices
Internal moisture buildup ("raining" inside vessels)
Heat tracing, blanket air, temperature stability, insulation