Handling of Particulate Solids

1.	Introduction
2.	History
3.	Characterization of Bulk Solids
3.1.	Particle Properties
3.2.	Bulk Solids Properties
3.2.1.	Bulk Solids Density
3.2.2.	Angle of Repose
3.2.3.	Angle of Slide
3.2.4.	Wall Friction
3.2.5.	Internal Friction
3.2.6.	Flow Properties
3.2.7.	Lateral Stress Ratio
3.2.8.	Fluidization Properties
4.	Storage of Bulk Solids
4.1.	Flow Patterns in Silos
4.2.	Flow Problems
4.3.	Caking of Bulk Solids
4.3.1.	Significance of Time Consolidation
4.3.2.	Caking Mechanisms
4.3.3.	Formation of Solid Bridges
4.3.4.	Solutions to Caking Problems
4.4.	Stress Patterns
4.5.	Janssen Equation
4.6.	Silo Design
4.6.1.	Hopper Design
4.6.2.	Outlet Design
4.6.3.	Silo Shapes
4.6.4.	Design Standards
5.	Transport of Bulk Solids
5.1.	Selection of a Transportation System
5.2.	Pneumatic Conveying
5.2.1.	State Diagram of Pneumatic Conveying
5.2.2.	Estimation of Pressure Drop
5.2.3.	Basic Components of a Pneumatic Conveying System
5.2.4.	Classification of Pneumatic Conveying Systems
5.3.	Mechanical Conveying
5.3.1.	Screw Conveyors and Screw Feeder
5.3.2.	Belt Conveyors
5.3.3.	Vibratory Conveyors
5.3.4.	Elevators
5.3.5.	En Masse Conveyors
5.3.6.	Apron Feeders
5.3.7.	Rotary Table Feeders
5.4.	Hydraulic Conveying
5.4.1.	Classification of Slurries
5.4.2.	Principles of Design Calculations
5.4.3.	Pump Selection
5.5.	Dosing of Bulk Solids
5.5.1.	Volumetric Feeders
5.5.2.	Gravimetric Feeders
5.5.3.	Mass Flow Measurement
6.	Acknowledgements

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