At Powder Process Group, we specialize in solving complex challenges in bulk material handling, powder processing, and heat transfer systems. Below are answers to some of the most common questions about bulk solids processing, thermal systems, and industrial equipment selection to help you optimize performance, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
A 1000 liter (1 cubic meter, 35.3 cubic feet) IBC refers to the total volume inside the IBC. The usable volume and product weigh that the IBC can hold is dependent on the product’s bulk density and angle of repose. A good rule of thumb is to assume that 80% of the total volume can be considered usable volume. To determine the weight an IBC can hold you can multiply the usable volume by the product density. Example: A 1000 liter IBC will hold 847.2 lbs of product that has a density of 30 lb/ft3.
Very simply put, a conveyor is pre-fed at the inlet and a feeder is flood fed at the inlet.
Mixing is the process of combining wet and dry materials; blending is the term used to describe the process of combining only dry ingredients.
There are several blending technologies for both continuous and batch process systems.The right choice depends on production rate, particle shapes and size distribution, density, temperatures, moisture, blend uniformity, and a myriad of other factors. You should document as much as you know about the ingredients,the process, and the available space and consult with a Powder Process Engineer
There are A quick and easy indication of blend performance is to portion out the ingredients so the accumulated amount will fill a sealable jar or bucket 2/3 full. Rotate the container several times or a few minutes then measure the uniformity of a few samples. Note that .