PNEUMATIC UNLOADERS

This paper compares pneumatic unloading techniques with continuous and grab unloading systems based on a number of criteria and shows that in specific cases pneumatic unloaders offer the best solution in spite of certain disadvantages such as high energy costs. Indications are given of future trends.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • BULKTRANS '89, The 6th Bulk Handling & Transport Conference. Held 13-15th June 1989 Amsterdam, p.135 [2 p.]
• Authors:
  • Buehrmann, D
• Publication Date: 1989

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Loading and unloading
• Old TRIS Terms: Unloading systems
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00697279
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM