This book provides process engineers with the basic knowledge of feeding concepts and describes the various types of devices commonly used in feeding/proportioning operations. It offers a review of currently used feeders, both volumetric and gravimetric, applied in plastics compounding and extrusion. Screw feeders, disk feeders, and others are examined for function and application.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Customer/Vendor Relationship
Chapter 2 : Feeders and the Measurement of Their Performance
Chapter 3 : Bulk Materials Handling
Chapter 4 : Volumetric Feeders
Chapter 5 : Weighing Systems
Chapter 6 : Gravimetric Feeders
Chapter 7 : Control Systems
Chapter 8 : End Point Control
Chapter 9 : Batching
Chapter 10 : Supervisory Systems
Chapter 11 : Installation, Commissioning, Training, Operation and Maintenance
Index
