Selecting a system to convey a difficult material
Building on the information in his first four series of columns, Paul E. Solt, a private consultant with more than 43 years experience installing and troubleshooting pneumatic conveying systems, presents a fifth series, on the general application of pneumatic conveying. In a separate section, Solt also answers your pneumatic conveying questions.
In this sixth column on the general application of pneumatic conveying, we'll apply information from previous columns to selecting a pneumatic conveying system for a difficult-to-handle material: cohesive powder. As you read this month's column, it may be helpful to review information in previous columns.