FAQ
Mass Flow
What is mass flow?
With mass flow the whole contents of the silo is moving, as soon as product is extracted from the silo.This type of flow is characterised by:first in...How to design for mass flow ?
It may be clear, that in by far the most cases mass flow is desired. Design of the silo must be such, that this type of flow is guaranteed for the...What is funnel flow?
In case of funnel flow the product flows through the core. Owing to this areas exist where the product is at rest (stagnant zones).This can result in...What is bridging in a silo?
If a product is "free flowing" problems with bridging will not occur. An example is sand, provided that the particles are reasonably round and...What kind of feeder do I need?
A slot shaped opening helps to create mass flow. This will pose additional demands on the feeder.A feeder must provide an equal discharge over the...
Quality
What are the benefits of good silo design?
Avoiding flow problems through adequate design.To avoid problems in silos concerning flow, product ageing or decay, silo design is...