Contact UsWhat is Pneumatic Conveying?
The Scientific Approach
Macawber's philosophy is a scientific approach to design with unmatched innovation and experience. We realize that every system is different and each company has different needs. Therefore, before we present any recommendations, we carefully review the two major issues of any bulk handling system: material characterization and the system design objectives. The result? An optimized design for your individual needs with addresses both technical and economic consideration, backed up with a wealth of experience. |
Material Characterization Particle size and distribution Bulk density Moisture content Flowability Chemistry Abusiveness Friability Temperature Permeability Design Objectives Transfer rate Transfer or injection Positive or negative pressure Distance and conveying route Feed consideration Conveying medium type Material integrity Velocity / pipewear Operating cost |
Understanding pneumatic conveying makes vital decisions much easier.
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A comprehensive, interlocking group of system types is required to meet the needs of a wide variety of applications in every process industry involving bulk material handling. From pebble lime to peanuts, from coal to baby powder - and everything in between - Macawber has the technology, the hardware, and the experience to design and supply the proper technology group for reliability and life cycle economy. |
Selecting the correct pneumatic conveying regime for your requirements is a vital decision for a successfully designed system. Almost all applications will benefit from a regime providing the heaviest line loading and the lowest material velocity. These attributes also provide the greatest conveying gas economies for efficient power consumption. |
Dense Phase - Full Pipeline
Pressure is higher
Material velocity is lowest
Material nearly fully fills pipe line
Dense Phase - Slug Flow
Pressure is higher
Material velocity remains quite low.
Material forms moving dunes as it is conveyed.
Dense Phase - Bed Flow
Pressure is middling, lower than full dense phase.
Material velocity is mixed. Bed material moves slow.
Material above the moving bed is flowing above saltation velocity.
Lean Phase (Dilute Phase)
Low pressure conveying
Material moving at high velocity.
All material is above saltation velocity, and is entrained in gas flow in pipe.
Highest wearing conveying regime, also has high air consumption.
We have a product for every range of pneumatic conveying
