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Silo storage

Publications on powder and bulk solids storage in silos, including flow patterns, consolidation, discharge, caking, segregation, and storage-related problems.

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  • Technical illustration comparing normal powder discharge with restart failure after a short shutdown in a hopper and screw feeder
    14 March 2026

    Why Powder Flow Often Fails After a Short Shutdown in Hoppers and Feeders

    Powder flow after a short shutdown often fails because the resting powder [...]

    Insights

  • Technical illustration of loss in weight feeder drift showing refill driven packing density and aeration changes at the screw inlet
    7 March 2026

    Loss in Weight Feeder Drift After Refill: The Refill Shock Mechanism and How to Diagnose It

    Loss in weight feeder drift often starts at refill, not at tuning. [...]

    Insights

  • Permeability collapse in hopper discharge shown in a two-panel hopper diagram, with a pressure drop and rathole in Panel A, then rathole collapse, entrained air, and a discharge surge in Panel B.
    7 February 2026

    Permeability Collapse in Hopper Discharge Causes “Random” Ratholes and Sudden Flooding

    Permeability collapse in hopper discharge often triggers instability before cohesion becomes the [...]

    Insights

  • Operator emptying a powder bag into an enclosed dump station, managing powder dustiness with local exhaust ventilation.
    30 November 2025

    Managing Powder Dustiness in Industrial Plants

    Powder dustiness is a measurable property, not a housekeeping detail. When you [...]

    Know How

  • Hopper bridging arch forming across the outlet of a conical powder hopper
    29 November 2025

    Hopper Bridging: Why One Hopper Always Bridges First

    Hopper bridging is rarely random. It points to a mismatch between powder [...]

    Insights

  • Powder discharging from a hopper, showing uneven flow due to prior handling and compaction
    22 June 2025

    Powder Memory: How Processing History Affects Behavior

    Powder memory explains why a powder’s behavior can change over time. Past [...]

    Insights

  • Powder Hazards
    19 April 2025

    Powder Hazards: Safe Powder Storage and Handling Practices

    Understanding your powder’s physical and chemical behavior is essential to preventing accidents. [...]

    Insights

  • Bulk Powders Used in Global Industry
    6 October 2024

    Common Bulk Powders Used in Global Industry

    Bulk Powders in Industry: An introduction Bulk powders are fundamental to [...]

    Feature Article

  • 25 November 2023

    Storage of absorbents inside a silo

    Some powders are sensitive to air (oxygen) or water (humidity), which can significantly [...]

    Insights

  • Achieving Homogeneous Mixtures
    18 November 2023

    Achieving Homogeneous Mixtures

    Introduction: Why Homogeneous Mixtures Matter Mixing powders is a common practice in [...]

    Feature Article

  • Expressions of Powder and Particle Conductivity
    25 June 2023

    Expressions of Powder and Particle Conductivity

    Energy appears in many forms: light, heat, chemical, fusion, fission, mechanical, and electrical. [...]

    Feature Article

  • Particulate Materials and Facility Stoppage
    28 May 2023

    Particulate Materials and Facility Stoppage

    In today’s competitive market, improving manufacturing efficiency and product quality is critical. [...]

    Feature Article