mdtsa
Mechanical
- Dec 1, 2004
- 1
Hi,
I have an application which involves a single compressor delivering a given volume of air at 2bar (say volume = "y" m³/min). The air is delivered to an Air Receiver and I want to extract the air (split equally 3 ways, i.e. 1/3"y" m³/min) to three different destinations for the purposes of pneumatic conveying of solids.
At some point, one of the three lines will discharge before the others, resulting in a low pressure and a 'rush' of air to that point, thereby starving the other two of air.
Does anyone know of some sort of 'flow-control' device that can be utilised that is not adversely affected by variations in pressure drop? I understand that the complicating factor here is that the flow will increase automatically as one of the lines starts to empty, i.e. a pressure drop begins to occur. Possibly my understanding of the relationship between pressure and flow is lacking?
Any assistance will be greatly appreciated!
Mark
I have an application which involves a single compressor delivering a given volume of air at 2bar (say volume = "y" m³/min). The air is delivered to an Air Receiver and I want to extract the air (split equally 3 ways, i.e. 1/3"y" m³/min) to three different destinations for the purposes of pneumatic conveying of solids.
At some point, one of the three lines will discharge before the others, resulting in a low pressure and a 'rush' of air to that point, thereby starving the other two of air.
Does anyone know of some sort of 'flow-control' device that can be utilised that is not adversely affected by variations in pressure drop? I understand that the complicating factor here is that the flow will increase automatically as one of the lines starts to empty, i.e. a pressure drop begins to occur. Possibly my understanding of the relationship between pressure and flow is lacking?
Any assistance will be greatly appreciated!
Mark