Modifying your storage vessel for trouble-free continuous purging or conditioning -- Part I
This two-part article explains how a conventional storage silo or bin can be modified to provide continuous purging or conditioning of dry bulk materials. Information covers the six criteria your plant's design engineer or a consulting bulk solids handling engineer can use in designing the vessel for successful operation. Part II will appear in December.

How can I select a storage vessel that will reliably discharge my difficult-to-flow material? (Free)

Pneumatic points to ponder...: Diagnosing and fixing material buildup problems in conveying lines
Material buildup inside your pneumatic conveying line is usually caused by poor conveying air quality or by your material’s fineness or stickiness. While fixing the conveying air quality is usually easy, you probably have to live with your material's fineness or stickiness. But can you find ways to avoid buildup despite these material characteristics? Usually, yes. In this month's column, we'll look at each of these buildup sources and explore ways to prevent or minimize the problems they cause.

Better than all the rest (Free)
It’s time to cast your votes for the PBE Readers’ Choice Awards.

Tips: How to determine if your abrasive material can be pneumatically conveyed (Free)
This tip explains how your abrasive material's particle size and shape can affect its suitability for dilute- or dense-phase pneumatic conveying.