CH62048: Storage And Handling Of Materials

CH62048
Course name	Storage And Handling Of Materials
Offered by	Chemical Engineering
Credits	4
L-T-P	3-1-0
Previous Year Grade Distribution
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Semester	Spring

Syllabus

Syllabus mentioned in ERP

Objectives of material storage. Characteristics of particulate solids: angle of repose, stress development, etc. Considerations in the storage of bulk solids. Flow behavior of bulk solids in bins and through apertures. Mechanical design of bins. Design principles of open and closed stock pile.Feeding of materials: Belt feeder, Apron feeder, Rotary table feeder, Screw feeder, Vibratory feeder, Reciprocating feeder, etc. â their design and specific applications in chemical and allied industries.Conveying of materials: Mechanism of bulk material conveying. Classification and selection of conveying equipment, their characteristics and applications. Design features of Belt conveyor, Elevating conveyor, Screw conveyor, etc.Pipe-line transport of materials: Importance and applications of pneumatic and hydraulic conveying, their advantages, disadvantages and limitations. Sizing of pipe-line transport systems.