Pneumatic Conveying Systems: Dilute/Lean Phase Solutions

The transportation of solid, granular, and powdered materials has traditionally relied on mechanical systems such as belt conveyors, screw conveyors, bucket elevators, and goods lifts. However, advancements in material handling have introduced pneumatic conveying systems as an innovative and efficient alternative. This modern approach utilizes air or inert gas to suspend materials in a fluidized state, transporting them through a closed pipeline. Its closed-loop design offers significant advantages, including reduced material loss and improved environmental safety. Over the past three decades, this method has gained widespread adoption across industries for its versatility and reliability in handling diverse materials. At the design stage, parameters such as material properties, air volume, and pressure determine the type of pneumatic conveying system. These systems are categorized into Dense Phase and Dilute/Lean Phase configurations based on the specific requirements of the application.