Overview

The document is a specification data sheet for the PromoFlow Discharge Aid, a product designed to address common flow problems in storage bins, hoppers, and silos such as product hold-up, bridging, rat-holing, and segregation. It emphasizes minimal vibration to the storage vessel and quiet operation, with easy retrofit capability.

Product Features

• Effectively shakes the contents without vibrating the bin itself.
• Whisper quiet operation.
• Can be installed at any location within a storage vessel where flow issues occur.
• Part of the Mucon range of discharge aids.

Specification Data Sheet Sections

1. Customer and Application Details

• Fields for customer name, company, and address.
• Selection among discharge aid types: PromoFlow, Powderflow Aerator, Northern Vibrator.
• Request for storage bin drawing and description of current bridging problems and flow restoration methods.

2. Material Data

• Material type.
• Range of particle sizes with percentage and size details.
• Bulk density minimum and maximum values (kg/m³).
• Operating temperature (°C) and moisture content (%).

3. Present Conditions

• Flow problem indicators such as frequent or occasional stoppages, rat holes, interlocks, flushes, packs under pressure, bridges.
• Material characteristics: hygroscopic, abrasive, degradable.
• Corrosiveness to specific materials.
• Toxicity and any special handling requirements.

4. Storage Bin Details

• Current bin construction material (carbon steel or stainless steel).
• Inside hopper surface treatment (painted or unpainted).
• Approximate bridging area and wall thickness.

5. Operation Parameters

• Bin fill capacity (normal and maximum) in kg or m³.
• Filling method (constant or intermittent) with average and maximum rates.
• Discharge method (constant or intermittent) with average and maximum rates.

Critical Information and Recommendations

• Accurate description of flow problems and material properties is essential for selecting the appropriate discharge aid.
• Providing detailed bin drawings and operational parameters helps ensure proper product fit and performance.
• Material characteristics such as abrasiveness, moisture, and corrosiveness must be considered to avoid damage and ensure longevity.
• Special handling or toxicity considerations must be clearly specified for safety compliance.

Summary

This specification sheet serves as a comprehensive questionnaire and data collection form to assist Process Components Ltd in recommending and supplying the most suitable discharge aid solution for customer storage vessels. It covers all critical parameters from material properties to operational conditions and bin construction, ensuring tailored and effective flow aid solutions.