Air Slides

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Air Slides

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Lesson Objectives
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. State the purpose for Air Slides Name the main components of an Air Slide Explain the principle of operation of an Air Slide State the applications for Air Slides in cement manufacturing Describe running & static inspections for Air Slides Describe troubleshooting procedures for Air Slides State safety concerns related to Air Slides Perform a running & specific inspection on an Air Slide (OJT)

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Objective 1 - Purpose

Pneumatic conveying system Designed to move powdered materials from one location & elevation to another

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Objective 2 - Components

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Components (contd)

Material Inlet Material Discharge Clean Air Chamber Material Chamber Canvas

Air Slide Fan or blower Air Delivery Manifold Airflow Control Valves Air Slide Ventilation Auxiliary Components

Material Flow Control

Gates Material Grizzlies Materials Traps

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Objective 3 - Principle of Operation

2 main sections

Top section through which

material flows Bottom section through which air is introduced

Sections firmly bolted together & divided by a layer of canvas Exterior Air Slides have overhung lip to prevent water from infiltrating the canvas
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Principle of Operation (contd)

Wire mesh typically installed on top side of the Air Slide canvas

at impact points other areas of high wear

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Principle of Operation (contd)

Fluidizing air supplied at 15 20 inches of water positive pressure

Blower or fan is typically equipped with a filter to ensure only clean air is provided

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Principle of Operation (contd)

Control valves on

Blower exhaust Air Slide sections

Allows for optimization of airflow distribution

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Principle of Operation (contd)

Airflow created by fan is forced evenly through canvas fluidizing or reducing the friction between material particles Positioned on an angle of 7 to 12

causes fluidized material to

flow from inlet to outlet due to gravity

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Principle of Operation (contd)

For materials to be continually fluidized airflow into & out must be maintained As a result, Dust Collectors or other means of ventilation are critical to proper operation Should operate under slightly negative conditions

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Air slide direction change

Direction can be change to two or more directions For example where you have to fill more than one silo from a mill

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Air Slide Assembly

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Air Slide Maintenance

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Air Slide Maintenance (contd)

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Objective 5 - Applications

Raw Grinding Pryoprocessing

Finish Grinding
Bulk Storage Bulk Loading
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Objective 6 - Inspections

Running Inspection
Specific Inspection

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Objective 7 - Troubleshooting

Air Delivery System

Air Slide Structure Ventilation System

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Objective 8 - Safety

Always lock out fan or blower prior to performing any service Surface & material temps may be extremely hot Equipment is controlled automatically & can start/ stop at any time Keep clothing, fingers, hair, etc. away from fan or blower drive component Inspect all guards for damage & support integrity regularly Know location & function of all control stations Keep all control stations free from obstructions to ensure access at all times Report all unsafe conditions or practices immediately

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Lesson Review

State the purpose of an Air Slide

Moves material from one location to another

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Lesson Review

Describe 5 components of an Air Slide

Material inlet Material discharge Clean air chamber Material chamber Canvas Air Slide fan or blower Air delivery manifold Airflow control valves Air Slide ventilation
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Lesson Review

What is the purpose of the wire mesh installed on top of the Air Slide canvas in some applications?

It increases wear resistance

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Lesson Review

Describe the 2 main components of an Air Slides principle of operation

Air used to fluidize material which reduces friction

between particles Once fluidized, material flows from the inlet to the outlet by the force of gravity

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Lesson Review

How does venting affect the operation of the Air Slide?

It is essential to maintain airflow through the material in

order to promote fluidization

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Lesson Review

State 2 applications for Air Slides in cement manufacturing

Raw Grinding Pyroprocessing Finish Grinding Bulk Loading

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Lesson Review

Describe 5 inspection points specific to an Air Slide

As per Inspection information

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Describe 3 possible conditions that could result in a loss of material flow in an Air Slide

As per Troubleshooting information

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Describe 2 safety hazards associated with Air Slides

As per Safety information

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