Solids Handling Archives - Chemical Engineering http://www.chemengonline.com/category/solids-handling/ Chemical Engineering essentials for the global chemical processing industries (CPI) Wed, 06 May 2026 19:57:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Hapman announces expansion of manufacturing for bulk-solids-handling equipment https://www.chemengonline.com/hapman-announces-expansion-of-manufacturing-for-bulk-solids-handling-equipment/ https://www.chemengonline.com/hapman-announces-expansion-of-manufacturing-for-bulk-solids-handling-equipment/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 19:57:43 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=327942 Hapman (Kalamazoo, Mich.; www.hapman.com), a global leader in custom bulk-material handling equipment, is proud to announce a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility. As demand for Hapman’s solutions continues to grow, the company is investing in an additional 18,500 square feet of manufacturing space, increasing its total manufacturing area by 35%. By expanding its footprint, […]

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/hapman-announces-expansion-of-manufacturing-for-bulk-solids-handling-equipment/feed/ 0 Facts At Your Fingertips: Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers https://www.chemengonline.com/facts-at-your-fingertips-flexible-intermediate-bulk-containers/ https://www.chemengonline.com/facts-at-your-fingertips-flexible-intermediate-bulk-containers/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=326213 Department Editor: Scott Jenkins Flexible intermediate bulk containers (fIBCs) are large, collapsible woven containers designed for transporting and storing of dry, flowable materials, such as powders, grains

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/facts-at-your-fingertips-flexible-intermediate-bulk-containers/feed/ 0 Customizing Bulk-Solids Mechanical Conveyors for the CPI https://www.chemengonline.com/customizing-bulk-solids-mechanical-conveyors-for-the-cpi/ https://www.chemengonline.com/customizing-bulk-solids-mechanical-conveyors-for-the-cpi/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=326341 For effective mechanical conveying of bulk solids in the chemical process industries (CPI), equipment should be tailored to the specific needs of the solids-handling application The sheer diversity of

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/customizing-bulk-solids-mechanical-conveyors-for-the-cpi/feed/ 0 Chart compares bulk blenders against material and equipment requirements at a glance https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/chart-compares-bulk-blenders-against-material-and-equipment-requirements-at-a-glance/ https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/chart-compares-bulk-blenders-against-material-and-equipment-requirements-at-a-glance/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:51:12 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?post_type=whitepapers&p=322711   Because the pros and cons of any blender vary greatly by application, this chart rates seven popular blenders against 22 material and equipment requirements, enabling the specifier to narrow blender selection according to: Blend uniformity Cycle times Cleanability Batch versus continuous Dry materials and liquid additions Pastes, pellets, powders, slurries Tumble versus agitated blending […]

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/chart-compares-bulk-blenders-against-material-and-equipment-requirements-at-a-glance/feed/ 0 LMT200 for High-Pressure Reactor Tank Level Control in Refineries https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/lmt200-for-high-pressure-reactor-tank-level-control-in-refineries/ https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/lmt200-for-high-pressure-reactor-tank-level-control-in-refineries/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:27:39 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?post_type=whitepapers&p=324546 Case study showing efficiency of the LMT200 in replacing multiple transmitters for level measurement Specific challenges exist when using a high-pressure reactor vessel in a refinery’s gas oil hydrotreater unit. The tank is very long and hence the level measurement device employed for this application must be able to measure accurately and reliably over the […]

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/lmt200-for-high-pressure-reactor-tank-level-control-in-refineries/feed/ 0 Turnkey Integration Improves Reliability & Efficiency in Bulk Processing Systems https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/turnkey-integration-improves-reliability-efficiency-in-bulk-processing-systems/ https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/turnkey-integration-improves-reliability-efficiency-in-bulk-processing-systems/#respond Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:26:57 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?post_type=whitepapers&p=322681 This white paper explains how turnkey system integration improves reliability, efficiency, and product consistency in bulk processing operations. It highlights how Carrier Process Equipment Group (CPEG) combines expertise across drying, conveying, blending, thermal processing, and dust collection to engineer fully synchronized systems rather than disconnected components.

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/turnkey-integration-improves-reliability-efficiency-in-bulk-processing-systems/feed/ 0 Facts At Your Fingertips: Discharging Solids from Bins and Hoppers https://www.chemengonline.com/facts-at-your-fingertips-discharging-solids-from-bins-and-hoppers/ https://www.chemengonline.com/facts-at-your-fingertips-discharging-solids-from-bins-and-hoppers/#respond Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=319845 Department Editor: Scott Jenkins The chemical and physical properties of some solid materials render them prone to restricted flow and flow stoppages when discharging from bins and hoppers. This one-page

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/facts-at-your-fingertips-discharging-solids-from-bins-and-hoppers/feed/ 0 Palamatic Process will launch innovation center for powder processing in France https://www.chemengonline.com/palamatic-process-will-launch-innovation-center-for-powder-processing-in-france/ https://www.chemengonline.com/palamatic-process-will-launch-innovation-center-for-powder-processing-in-france/#respond Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:22:11 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=320062 Palamatic Process (Brécé, France; www.palamaticprocess.com), experts in powder-handling solutions, will open a new $6-million innovation and center of excellence in 2026 in Brittany, at its headquarters. The objective is to welcome any industrial company wishing to test powder-based products, receive training and innovate. Palamatic Process previously opened a similar center in Canada, in partnership with […]

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/palamatic-process-will-launch-innovation-center-for-powder-processing-in-france/feed/ 0 Dispersing Powders into Liquids: The Role of Vacuum in Wetting https://www.chemengonline.com/dispersing-powders-into-liquids-the-role-of-vacuum-in-wetting/ https://www.chemengonline.com/dispersing-powders-into-liquids-the-role-of-vacuum-in-wetting/#respond Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=314779 Effectively dispersing powders into liquids can be a challenge. Utilizing vacuum in the correct ways can help with wetting and dispersion When introducing powdered materials into liquids, the goal is always to

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/dispersing-powders-into-liquids-the-role-of-vacuum-in-wetting/feed/ 0 The Effects of Particle Size on Bulk-Solids Flow Properties https://www.chemengonline.com/the-effects-of-particle-size-on-bulk-solids-flow-properties/ https://www.chemengonline.com/the-effects-of-particle-size-on-bulk-solids-flow-properties/#respond Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=314781 Understanding how particle size affects flow properties helps ensure reliable flow of materials between process steps Many industries utilize dry solid materials and powders (collectively referred to as bulk

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