Miscellaneous pneumatic conveying applications
Powder Pumping
- Some powders can be conveyed using a modified double diaphragm pump.
- When set up correctly, the pump will suck and deliver powders in a similar way to a liquid.
- The materials which can be successfully conveyed using this method are generally low density and have free flowing or very free flowing properties.
- Typical materials would be fumed silica, glass bubbles, powdered carbon.