Airlocks

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Airlock Sizing Information

Sizing Questionnaire
What is the product? ________________________________
1. Bulk density (lbs. per cubic foot), aerated or settled? ________________________________
2. Pounds per hour? ____________
3. Particle size/shape? ______________________________________
4. Special characteristics:
Hygroscopic _____
Sticky
_____
Abrasive
_____
Corrosive
_____

5. Temperature range? _________

6. What is above the airlock? _________________________________
7. What is below the airlock? _________________________________
8. New application or replacement? ____________
If replacement, whose airlock? __________________________
Flange dimensions: ____________________
Round or square? _______________
Height from flange to flange: _______________

9. Airlock with motor and drive package or bare? ____________________________________

Airlock Size and RPM Calculation

To determine the feed rate for a rotary airlock use the following method:
Design rate ________#/hr.

Airlock displacement ________ft.3/rev.

Material bulk density*________lbs./ft3

Expected efficiency of A/L*________%

________ lbs./hr. divided by 60 min. = ________ # min. divided by ________lbs./ft3 = ________ ft3/min.
________ ft3/min. divided by ________ft3/rev. = ________ RPM @ 100% fill.
________ RPM @ 100% divided by________% =________ design RPM.
*

From MAC test report.