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Mills, David,PhD

David Mills

2nd ed

Elsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann

c2004

xii, 637 p. ill.

Includes bibliographical references and index , Systems and Components: -- Introduction to pneumatic conveying and the guide. -- Review of pneumatic conveying systems. -- Pipeline feeding devices. -- Pipelines and valves. -- Air movers. -- Gas-solid separation devices. -- System selection considerations. -- System Design: -- Air flow rate evaluation. -- Air only relations. -- Conveying characteristics. -- Conveying capability. -- Material property influences. -- Pipeline scaling parameters. -- Design procedures. -- Case studies. -- First approximation design methods. -- Multiple use systems. -- System Operation: -- Troubleshooting and material flow problems. -- Optimizing and up-rating of existing systems. -- Operating problems. -- Erosive wear. -- Particle degradation. -- Moisture and condensation. -- Health and safety. -- Appendix 1: Determination of relevant material properties. -- Appendix 2: Additional conveying data. -- Index.

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