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Suction conveying apparatus and method for suction conveying of bulk material

US11999576B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 2022
Grant dateJun 4, 2024
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2203/025
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a pneumatic suction conveying apparatus for conveying granulated bulk materials and a corresponding method, comprising a pump unit with a vacuum pump and a suction volume, at least two suction lines, which is connected to the suction volume and extends towards storage containers for receiving bulk materials, the suction lines each comprising a conveying hopper for separating the bulk material and a stop valve for blocking the suction line. Hereby, in the suction line there is each provided a closed control loop comprising an adjustable throttle valve and a flow sensor provided in the suction line, the control loop being adapted and designed to adjust the throttle valve depending on a measurement of the flow sensor.

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