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Discharge of bulk solids

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For simple applications it can be sufficient that the bulk solid flows out freely from a hopper or a bin. Here, only the achievable maximum discharge rate is of interest. However, in most cases controlled discharge is desired so appropriate feeders are required. Most feeders are either conveyors being modified for the requirements of silo discharge, or special discharge devices.

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(2008). Discharge of bulk solids. In: Powders and Bulk Solids. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-73768-1_12

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