Solids Handling Study Unit | Solidra-01
The Solids Handling Study Unit Solidra-01 teaches students the fundamentals of solids manipulation through hands-on unit operations. This Solid Handling Study Unit includes a ball mill, vibratory shaker with sieves, V-blender, cyclone, and rotary cylinder mounted on a single bench. It covers size reduction, mixing, transport, discharge, and weighing across a wide range of experiments. A weighing balance, air pump, and full glassware set support accurate data collection.
The Solids Handling Study Unit Solidra-01 is a teaching unit that lets students study the basics of solids manipulation unit operations in depth. This Solid Handling Study Unit introduces students to solids behavior across size reduction, mixing, transport, discharge, and weighing. It consists of a bench mounted with a ball mill, shaker and sieves, V-blender, cyclone, rotary cylinder, and balance.
Product Overview
Solids are, usually, more difficult to treat than liquids, vapors or gases. During the processes, the solids may be presented in some types: big angular pieces, continuous wide sheets or powders pulverized in a refined way. They may be hard and abrasive, resistant or gummy, soft or fragile, dusty, plastic or sticky. Independently of its shape, it is necessary to find ways to manipulate the solids in the way they are shown, and, if it is possible, to improve its manipulation characteristics.
This apparatus is a teaching unit that allows students to study in depth easily the basics that they may have about the unitary operations of solids manipulation. The student will obtain data and very useful experimental results for the perfect practical comprehension of the processes and, therefore, for the technical training of the student.
The Solids Handling Study Unit is designed to introduce the students to different aspects of solids behavior, unit operations such as size reduction, mixing, transport, discharge, weighing, etc. The unit consists of a bench on which are mounted several elements: ball mill, shaker and sieves, V-blender, cyclone, rotary cylinder, balance, etc. This Solid Handling Study Unit provides hands-on training across the full range of solids handling operations.
Solids Handling Study Unit Solidra-01, Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ball Mill | Variable speed and various sizes of balls |
| Ball Mill Motor | Included |
| Shaker | Vibratory shaker with a set of eight sieves with several hole mesh |
| Blender | V-Blender |
| Air System | Blowing and ejector |
| Compressor | With pressure safety protection |
| Separation | Cyclone and pneumatic conveyor |
| Angle of Repose Rotary Cylinder | Transparent horizontal, with protractor |
| Hoppers | Cylindrical, with different size of exit orifices |
| Collecting Tray | Included |
| Balance | Scale included |
| Test Tube | Graduated |
Technical Data
Big Drum
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 7L approx. |
Small Drum
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 0.7L approx. |
Sieve Shaker
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Control type | Timer |
V-Blender
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Control type | Timer/Counter |
Double Cone Mixer
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Control type | Timer/Counter |
Cyclone
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | approx. 140mm |
| Pressure gauge | 0~2.5bar |
Cylindrical Hoppers
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 500 cc |
Rotary Cylinder
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Protector | Transparent |
Weighing Balance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 10 kg |
| Least count | 0.1 g |
Air Pump
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Flowrate | 0~100L/H |
Collecting Tray
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 02 |
Measuring Cylinder
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2L |
| Quantity | 02 |
Beaker
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1L |
| Quantity | 01 |
Key Features
- Ball Mill: variable speed, various ball sizes, with dedicated motor
- Sieve Shaker: vibratory, timer controlled, with a set of eight sieves of several hole mesh
- V-Blender and Double Cone Mixer: both timer/counter controlled
- Cyclone: height approx. 140mm, pressure gauge 0~2.5bar, for solids separation
- Pneumatic Conveying: blowing and ejector system with compressor and pressure safety protection
- Rotary Cylinder: transparent, with protractor, for angle of repose study
- Cylindrical Hoppers: 500 cc capacity, different exit orifice sizes
- Weighing Balance: 10 kg capacity, 0.1 g least count
- Air Pump: flowrate 0~100L/H
- Drums: big drum 7L approx., small drum 0.7L approx.
- Comprehensive Operation Coverage: size reduction, mixing, transport, discharge, and weighing all studied on this Solid Handling Study Unit
Experiments
- Sieving techniques
- Study of size reduction
- Classification study according to the size
- Milling: Ball mill. Observation of the comminution of solids processed through a ball mill
- Study of the angle of repose and demonstration of stratification
- Study of the apparent density
- Study of the effect of mixture content
- Determination of bulk solids parameters of density
- Solids unloading study in hoppers
- Cyclone operation. Solids separation
- Pneumatic conveying
- Study of solids mixing
- Solids weighing
- Mixer operation
- Sieves operation
Construction and Design
The Solids Handling Study Unit Solidra-01 is built on a bench mounting several elements. A ball mill with variable speed and various ball sizes, driven by a dedicated motor, handles size reduction. A vibratory shaker with a set of eight sieves of several hole mesh handles sieving operations. A V-Blender and a Double Cone Mixer, both timer/counter controlled, handle mixing operations. A cyclone, approximately 140mm in height with a pressure gauge ranged 0 to 2.5bar, handles solids separation, supported by a blowing and ejector system and a compressor with pressure safety protection for pneumatic conveying. A transparent horizontal rotary cylinder with a protractor studies angle of repose. Cylindrical hoppers, 500 cc capacity with different exit orifice sizes, study solids unloading. A weighing balance, 10 kg capacity with 0.1 g least count, and an air pump with a flowrate of 0 to 100L/H, complete the unit. Two collecting trays, two 2L measuring cylinders, and one 1L beaker are included for sample handling.
Scope of Delivery
- 1 experimental unit
- 1 instructional manual
Q: What is the Solids Handling Study Unit Solidra-01 used for?
A: It is used to teach students the fundamentals of solids manipulation unit operations, including size reduction, mixing, transport, discharge, and weighing.
Q: What elements are mounted on the study unit’s bench?
A: The bench includes a ball mill, shaker and sieves, V-blender, cyclone, rotary cylinder, and balance, among other elements.
Q: What is the capacity of the weighing balance?
A: The weighing balance has a capacity of 10 kg with a least count of 0.1 g.
Q: How is the cyclone used in this unit?
A: The cyclone, approximately 140mm in height with a pressure gauge ranged 0 to 2.5bar, is used for solids separation studies.
Q: What experiments can be performed with this unit?
A: Experiments include sieving techniques, size reduction study, ball mill milling, angle of repose, apparent density, solids unloading in hoppers, cyclone operation, pneumatic conveying, and solids mixing and weighing.
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