Silica Sand

Silica Sand

Conveying Silica Sand

Two systems to handle sand were installed in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS

  • Material: Silica Sand
  • Bulk Density: Aerated 1500 kg/m3 (100 lb/ft3)
  • Size: 100% < below 300 microns
  • Temperature: Ambient
  • Moisture Content: Zero
  • Condition: Free flowing, highly abrasive

SYSTEM OBJECTIVES

  1. Reliable, consistent conveying.
  2. Low pipe wear.
  3. Low air consumption.

SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

  • Transfer Capacity: Each system 9 Mt/h (9.9 t/h)
  • Conveying Distance: 30m (100ft)
  • Reception Points: Two each system
    Conveying Silica Sand

    IMPROVEMENTS ACHIEVED

    1. System operation is stable, reliable, and efficient
    2. System capacity met the specified rate
    3. Pipe wear is low