Powder Transfer System – Process Flow Explanation
Step 1 – Raw Material Feeding
Powder is charged into the system from:
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Bags / sacks
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Drums / big bags
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IBCs / silos
This is done through:
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Bag Emptying Station
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Feed Hopper
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Vacuum Loading Point
Dust extraction ensures clean & safe feeding.
Step 2 – Conveying Generation
A vacuum pump or roots blower creates the required conveying force.
Depending on application:
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Vacuum → pulls powder
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Pressure → pushes powder
This energy source controls the material flow velocity and conveying capacity.
Step 3 – Material Transport Through Pipeline
The powder moves through a closed stainless-steel pipeline.
Transport modes:
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Dense Phase – slow, gentle, low degradation
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Dilute Phase – fast, high throughput
The pipeline is designed with:
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Minimal bends
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Smooth interiors
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Optimized diameter
This prevents product breakage and pipeline choking.
Step 4 – Air–Material Separation
At the destination, the mixture enters a Receiving Hopper / Cyclone Separator.
Here:
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Powder drops by gravity
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Air passes through cartridge filters
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Clean air exits to atmosphere
Automatic pulse jet cleaning maintains filter efficiency.
Step 5 – Product Discharge to Process Equipment
The separated powder is discharged into:
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Reactor
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Blender
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Dryer (FBD, RVD, VTD, ANFD)
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Storage hopper
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Packing machine
Discharge devices used:
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Rotary airlock valve
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Butterfly valve
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Double flap valve
Step 6 – Control & Automation
The entire process is controlled through a PLC-based control panel:
Controls:
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Conveying sequence
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Filter cleaning
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Level sensors
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Interlocks & safety
This ensures fully automatic, repeatable and safe operation.
Resulting Benefits
✔ Dust-free production
✔ Zero contamination
✔ Higher productivity
✔ GMP-compliant operation
✔ Reduced manpower
✔ Consistent product quality