Projects

January 2003

● Project Number: 10-02-00100
● Location: Robesonia, PA

Although Buell equipment is provided on a Global scale, sometimes opportunities exist in your own back yard. Reading Alloys Engineered Materials is a Pennsylvania company that produces specialized pigments from precious metals. After initial contact by the sales representative it was determined they had a requirement to separate a Niobium material in the 20 micron range. Laboratory testing with the Centrifugal classifier showed positive results. Reading Alloys then requested if Buell could provide a separation at a point below 10 microns. Testing was then performed using the new Buell HEC Centrifugal classifier, which provided a separation at about 5 microns. This positive testing resulted in Buell supplying its first HEC classifier. The scope of the system consisted of a HEC-18 Centrifugal classifier, cyclone, cartridge filter, fan and connecting ductwork.

Startup of this system is scheduled for February

DESIGN CONDITIONS: INLET FEED RATE: 540 lbs./hr. AIR FLOW RATE: 525 ACFM

WHY A BUELL HEC CLASSIFIER?

1. The Buell HEC static classifier can provide the same low cut point results as other rotating type classifiers, but with the reduced cost and lower maintenance of NO MOVING PARTS.

2. Due to the explosive nature of this material, rotary classifiers were not acceptable.

3. The HEC classifier is much less expensive than rotary classifiers.