Conveying Capacity - Kongskilde
Conveying Capacity - Kongskilde
Conveying Capacity - Kongskilde
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Piping Instructions<br />
The capacity of the blower depends to<br />
a large extent on the arrangement of<br />
the pipe layaut.<br />
The following points should be<br />
observed:<br />
1. Clean-up operations:<br />
Connect the two flexible steel hoses<br />
or a 45º bend and a steel hose to<br />
suction cyclone and use the hoses<br />
to bring the suction line uniformly<br />
down to the ground. Then extend it<br />
with rigid pipes and use the flexible<br />
poly-hose just before the intake<br />
nozzle.<br />
2. Suction from a hopper:<br />
Use the short suction line of flexible<br />
steel hose only. The highest capacity<br />
is obtained if the intake nozzle is<br />
placed as vertically as possible.<br />
Note: The poly-hose is designed<br />
for clean-up only. For prolonged<br />
operations of the blower use the<br />
heavy duty flexible steel hoses and<br />
pipes only.<br />
Use only one poly-hose in the<br />
suction line. More poly-hoses will<br />
reduce the conveying capacity<br />
considerably.<br />
Avoid connecting the poly-hose<br />
directly to the suction cyclone. This<br />
puts too much stress on the hose<br />
and may cause a sharp bend reducing<br />
capacity.<br />
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3. Keep the pipeline as short as<br />
possible. Do not use more<br />
bends and diverters than<br />
necessary. This provides optimum<br />
capacity and the gentlest<br />
conveying.<br />
4. Always use the OK160 dimensions<br />
for the entire pipe system.<br />
Even a short piece of either<br />
bigger or smaller diameter will<br />
reduce conveying capacity considerably.<br />
5. Air leaks between pipes will<br />
reduce conveying capacity. This<br />
is more important on the suction<br />
45° bend<br />
line than on the pressure line.<br />
Therefore, take care to avoid<br />
leaks on suction line. It should<br />
be recommended to use the<br />
sturdy OKR clamps on the suction<br />
side.<br />
6. If possible, all pipes should run<br />
either horizontally or vertically.<br />
Sloping pipes reduce capacity<br />
and increase pipe wear.<br />
7. Pipelines can be suspended in<br />
long free spans but do not allow<br />
these to exceed 4 m outdoors<br />
and 5 m indoors without support.