dc.contributor.author |
Rohitha, LPS |
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dc.contributor.author |
Dissanayaka, DMDOK |
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dc.contributor.author |
Fernando, WLW |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2013-10-21T02:12:39Z |
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dc.date.available |
2013-10-21T02:12:39Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2008 |
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dc.date.issued |
2008 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/8166 |
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dc.description.abstract |
Flow behavior of dry minerals in silos has been investigated initially with glass funnels with different orifices.
Thereafter, funnel was scaled up to a pilot plant (Silo) with adjustable orifices at its discharge end. The flow rates vs
particle size were investigated with beach mineral sands and quartz grains of varying sizes obtained from river sand.
Zero flow rates were observed at d/D ratio of 1/5-1/4 for large size sand grains. For small grains of size about 200
microns zero flow rate was observed for orifice diameters 1.5, 2.0 and 3.5cms respectively due to 'floc' effect arising
probably from static electrical charges of the powder and the humidity of air prevailing at the time of investigation. |
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dc.language |
en |
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dc.title |
Flow Behavior Of Mineral Particles Through Silos |
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dc.type |
Conference-Abstract |
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dc.identifier.year |
2008 |
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dc.identifier.conference |
Research for Industry |
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dc.identifier.place |
Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa |
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dc.identifier.pgnos |
140-142 |
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dc.identifier.proceeding |
14th Annual Symposium on Research and Industry |
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