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When designing a storage vessel for bulk solids. itis
essential to consider the flow characteristics of the material
‘Vessels are often designed to meet space oF budget
‘constraints, without considering the bulk solid, ‘These
designs are destined to fai, resulting in major losses.
‘A mass flow design is often needed to ensure reliable
han lerial is discharged,
all of the material moves toward the outlet - with no.
stagnant regions. Mass flow can also minimize segregation
ling of a snaterial, When the
Surface area = 2D =
Design criteria for mass flow:
+ BC and 2 BC
Gside < Op (typically 10-12° less steep than @). + Feeder must draw uniformly from outlet
‘Some common materials and densities are
* Carbon steel - 490 po
+ Stainless steel - 501 pet
+ Aluminum ~ 169 ps
+ UHMW polyethylene
‘The weight of a happer=S x TxD.
= surface area
T= thickness of wall material
1D = density of material of construction
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ke Inlet diameter, D>
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and
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Outlet yy
where F = cos”! (B/D) in radians, and G=2-J (D2)?- (B2)?
west BE
Design criteria for mass tlow: a
+8265 Outlet
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+ Feeder must draw uniformly from outlet
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