Posts tagged silo design
SSI Engineering Best Practices: Use of Plant Air for Reclaim
SSI Engineering Best Practices: Use of Plant Air for Reclaim

Aeration is a critical practice in industries that handle finely ground, powdery substances such as cement, raw meal, and lime. By introducing air into silos, these materials can be fluidized to enhance their flow from storage spaces. However, this process requires careful consideration of various factors, including the slope of the silo bottom, the pressure of the aeration air, and the potential for material caking. Explore the intricacies of silo aeration, common challenges, and the importance of engineering analyses to ensure safe and efficient material reclaim.

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Engineering Design, Silo Design, Silo Repair, material handlingGerard LynskeySSI Consulting, LLCsilo inspection, silo repair, cylindrical silo, inverted conical hopper, structural damage, asymmetric flow channels, silo design, silo best practices, aeration-assisted discharge, engineering designComment
The Effect of Aeration-Assisted Discharge in a Cylindrical Silo with an Inverted Conical Hopper
The Effect of Aeration-Assisted Discharge in a Cylindrical Silo with an Inverted Conical Hopper

Explore the impact of aeration-assisted discharge in large cylindrical silos equipped with inverted conical hoppers, commonly used for storing fine dry powders like cement. These silos often suffer structural damage due to overstress from circumferential flexure and tension. The primary cause of this damage is identified as the formation of asymmetric flow channels at the silo wall, resulting from discharge openings’ proximity to the wall and aeration pressure.

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Engineering Design, Silo Design, Silo Repair, material handlingTom JohnstonSSI Consulting, LLCsilo inspection, silo repair, cylindrical silo, inverted conical hopper, structural damage, asymmetric flow channels, silo design, silo best practices, aeration-assisted dischargeComment