Pneumatic Conveying Equipment

Pneumatic Conveying Equipment consists of mechanical and air-handling components used to transport powders, granules, and fine bulk solids through a pipeline. The equipment creates and controls the airflow required to move material from a feeding point to a receiving location.

A typical configuration includes an air source, material feeding device, conveying pipeline, valves, and receiving equipment. Depending on the process, rotary feeders, screw feeders, blow tanks, vacuum receivers, cyclones, and dust filters can be incorporated into the conveying arrangement.

The material feeding equipment regulates the amount of solid material entering the airflow. The conveying air then carries the particles through the pipeline, while receiving and separation equipment removes the material from the gas stream at the destination. Control valves and instrumentation can regulate pressure, airflow, and material transfer sequences.

Different equipment configurations are suitable for dilute-phase or dense-phase conveying. Selection depends on material characteristics, conveying distance, required capacity, particle size, bulk density, moisture, temperature, and pressure requirements.

Pneumatic Conveying Equipment is used in cement, chemical processing, mineral handling, food processing, pharmaceutical production, power generation, plastics, and other industries where powders or fine bulk materials require enclosed transportation.

Main Equipment

• Air blower or compressor

• Rotary airlock feeder

• Screw feeder

• Blow tank

• Vacuum receiver

• Conveying pipeline

• Diverter and control valves

• Cyclone separator

• Dust filter

• Pressure and airflow control instruments

Applications

• Powder material conveying

• Cement and mineral handling

• Chemical powder transportation

• Fly ash transfer

• Grain and food ingredient handling

• Plastic pellet conveying

• Pharmaceutical material transfer

• Industrial bulk solid transportation