Spiroflow’s fluid solution!

Spiroflow 23/08/2012

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Back in 2008, Multisol Ltd of Irlam, Manchester invested in a new Aqueous Solutions Facility to manufacture a Urea solution, commonly referred to as ‘Adblue’. This is required by Euro 4 & 5 trucks with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) equipment, to reduce NOx levels in exhaust gases..

‘Adblue’ is manufactured by the dissolution of Urea Prills into a pre-heated, high purity water source. The urea prills are delivered to Multisol in bulk bags – hence the need for an effective discharger system. Once Multisol had won the contract to produce ‘Adblue’, they had to be in production within a couple of months.

Three potential bulk bag discharger manufacturers were identified. After evaluation, Spiroflow was identified as the preferred supplier; they were able to meet the required delivery and guarantee performance. Successful witnessed testing at Spiroflow’s Test Centre confirmed that the combination of a ‘Spiroflow’ Bulk Bag Discharger and Flexible Screw Conveyor was the correct choice to unload the Bulk Bags and deliver the Urea Prills to the inlet on top of the dissolver tank.

The ‘Spiroflow’ Bulk Bag Discharger has an integral lifting hoist. 14 bags of Urea Prills are used per batch taking approximately ten minutes per bag to discharge. The Prills are then conveyed to the top of the dissolver tank by a 17 meter long ‘Spiroflow’ Flexible Screw Conveyor inclined at 45 degrees. The outlet of the conveyor has an integral slide valve and fan arrangement that prevents ingress of moisture into the conveyor from the warm water in the dissolving tank.

Richard Hands, Operations Director, confirms, “We are pleased with the performance of the ‘Spiroflow’ Bulk Bag Discharger and Flexible Screw Conveyor and, also, the after-sales support offered by Spiroflow. As with all projects, during commissioning and initial start-up there are issues that arise, some more serious than others, and it is the response to these challenges that identifies if you have made a good decision with respect of your provider. Spiroflow worked alongside us to resolve any issues and handed over a fully capable system. It was this partnership which gave me confidence to sign a Maintenance Contract with Spiroflow to ensure that our equipment is always in good working order through preventative maintenance”.

The Bulk Bag Discharger is complete with side and base bag massagers to deal with agglomerated prills. In addition, bag spout clamps only allow product discharge after the containment doors are close to obviate exposure of operators to dust hazards. During the latter part of 2011, additional, and more powerful, bag massagers were fitted to the Discharger to cope with bags of prills being received in even more consolidated a condition. Site Manager, Darren Copson, confirms that the additional massagers have solved the problem by returning the bag unloading process back to its original efficiency.

To learn more about ‘Spiroflow’ Bulk Bag Dischargers and Flexible Screw Conveyors plus their ranges of Aero-Mechanical Conveyors, Tubular Drag Conveyors and Vacuum Conveyors and also about their Bulk Bag Fillers too, Contact Spiroflow Ltd, Clitheroe, Lancashire visit their web site at www.spiroflow.com or E-mail: sales@spiroflow.comor call them on +44 (0)1200 422525 to discuss your specific requirements.

Contact Details

Spiroflow Limited

01200 422525
sales@spiroflow.com
http://www.spiroflow.com
Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QG GB

About us

Continuous product development allied to a thorough understanding of customers" process needs and objectives has kept Spiroflow at the forefront of the bulk handling industry since the mid 1970s. From our early beginnings supplying flexible screw conveyors, mainly to the plastics industry, Spiroflow is today one of the world"s leading manufacturers of a full range of equipment for handling dry bulk solids and ingredients in powder, granule, pellet and flake form, across the whole spectrum of process industries.

Commitment, quality, reliability and service Spiroflow conveying and weighing systems are in operation worldwide and are acclaimed for their outstanding versatility and prolonged working life in the most demanding environments. In food and pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and chemicals, minerals and plastics, Spiroflow"s experience and proven capability is providing the answer to every conceivable handling need. The leading design principles behind all Spiroflow equipment are: dust-free handling and hygienic operation.

Our range includes not only the latest automatic conveyor systems, but also fully compatible weighing equipment for a wide variety of applications, from batch processing of ingredients, to the filling and controlled emptying of bulk bags or sacks. Behind all Spiroflow products is a dedicated design, manufacturing, testing and installation facility, backed up by a rapid spares and service network. Our high standards are sustained through an on-going development programme utilising CAD design facilities and material testing procedures.

Our conveying and weighing systems are designed with a minimum of working parts for maximum reliability in operation. Simple to operate and easy to clean and maintain, their robust construction ensures a long working life with minimum downtime. Willingness to meet customer"s specific needs A cornerstone of our success is our eagerness to design and develop equipment to meet the needs of individual customers. Not only has this enabled our customers to operate in ways that best suit them, it has been the driving force behind our product range today. Our Engineers like nothing more than a challenge!

Where we supply to

Europe

Industries we supply to

Automation, Chemicals, Consultants, Components Electronics, Energy and Power, Food and Beverage, Glass Ceramics Cement, Metals and Minerals, OEM, Paper and Pulp, Pharmaceutical Cosmetics Toiletries, Plastics and Rubber, Recycling, Textiles, Tobacco, Water and Wastewater

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