Caracterização das propriedades de fluxo da lama vermelha para fins de dimensionamento de silos: aplicação para tremonhas cônicas

Abstract

One of the factors that affect the flow of bulk solids in silos is the moisture content, which stands out by favoring the formation of cohesive arches. In this sense, the aim of this work focused on determining the flow properties of the product red mud and its classification as to its flowability due to the variation of moisture content. Having the moisture influence on the flow in conical hoppers lined with smooth metal plates and UHMW (Ultra High Weight Polyethylene molecular ). To that end we used the direct shear apparatus "Jenike Shear Cell", along with the two wall surfaces. To determine the factor flow from the hopper and the angle of inclination to the horizontal, we used the graphics methodology proposed by Jenike for mass flow. And in determining the minimum diameter of the hopper, we applied the equations proposed by Jenike and Enstad. It was found that red mud is cohesive and has flow type hard with little variation for levels of moisture studied. The roughness of parades tested had a mild influence on the slope of the hopper. While the results of diameter variation experienced hopper relative moisture levels analyzed for red mud. From the observations made to flow in the silo acrylic model has been found that it rises to the level of moisture becomes more difficult the flow of red mud product.