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Characterize Bulk Solids to Ensure Smooth Flow

| By John Carson and Brian H. Pittenger, Jenike & Johanson; and Joseph Marinelli, Solids Handling Technologies

To minimize problems associated with handling all types of bulk solids, engineers must adopt a systematic approach to characterizing the flow and mechanical properties of the materials under a variety of operating conditions Bins, hoppers, feeders, and…