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Selecting the
most suitable pneumatic conveying
system for handling Fly Ash”
© CBW Clyde Bergemann Wesel 10.2007 - Rev. 5
Pneumatic Conveying Basic Principles
Material
Product
Blower /
Air Feeder Air & Product Separator Air
Compressor
Product
Product
Product
Dense Phase
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Flyash properties
▪ Bulk Density
▪ Particle Size Distribution
▪ Moisture Content
▪ Flow Characteristics
▪ Chemical Composition
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Flyash properties Particle Size Distribution
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Geldart Classification
▪ Material Properties
▪ Pipe wear
▪ Energy consumption at all operating conditions
▪ Lifetime operating costs over at least 10 years
▪ Capital Cost
CLYDE Bergemann
Ash Vessel
▪ Cast Vessel
▪ Low Cost
▪ Capable of conveying most Fly Ash & Grits
▪ Max conveying distance <500m
▪ Conveying rate <= 25tph at 200m.
CLYDE Bergemann
MD-Pump
▪ Fabricated Vessel
▪ Capable of conveying Fine Fly Ash
▪ Max conveying distance <1000m
CLYDE Bergemann
D-Pump
Start conveying
Stop conveying
Vessel 1
conveying Vessel 2
filling
Continuous
air supply
Pressure set-point
Pressure
Time
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Used for single and multi outlet fly ash handling and intermediate
transfer systems
CLYDE Bergemann
PD-Pump
Incorporates the World renowned Clyde Bergemann
Dome Valve
PD-Pump for high efficiency, single or multi outlet fly ash handling
CLYDE Bergemann
TD-Pump
Benefits Material
Combination
Collector/Filter
SILO
SILO
BAGHOUSE
Vacuum
Blower
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Lean Phase Vacuum system
"Hg "Hg
0" 18" 0" 18"
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Lean Phase Vacuum system
Typical Advantages:
Typical Disadvantages:
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Conclusions
▪ Dense Phase conveying has edge on high conveying rates and long
distances.
▪ Capital cost is higher
▪ Maintenance cost is lower
▪ Running cost is lower
▪ Lean Phase conveying can handle most of the modern fly ash
handling applications
▪ Capital cost is lower
▪ Maintenance cost is higher
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