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Impeller Corrosion on Asphalt Plant Extraction Fan
The damage is caused by dust particles. In the manufacture of asphalt, we use aggregates, i.e. quarry dust, stone and bitumen to create asphalt (road tar). During the manufacturing process, the fan is extracting the hot air and fine residual dust particles are reaching the fan during this...- AmbroseCP
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- Forum: Valve engineering
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Impeller Corrosion on Asphalt Plant Extraction Fan
I am continuously experiencing the same damage to my dust closed extraction fan/impeller on asphalt plant, over and over. Currently installing 3rd new dust extraction fan. 1. Outside Diameter of the fan = 810mm (31.889 inches) 2. Motor and belt driven The vanes are being eroded at the tip, at...- AmbroseCP
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- Forum: Valve engineering
