4. Flow aid systems
In many cases, the use of auxiliary flow systems and drainage devices is essential. This is the case, for example, when :
mass or natural flow is impossible;
the risk of vaulting is present;
a controlled flow of solids is required.
4.1 Different types of industrial systems
The various flow aid systems have been listed in a very interesting document from the European Materials Handling Federation [Doc. FEM 2 312]
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- Eurocode 1: actions on structures – Part 4: silos and tanks – National Annex to NF EN 1991-4: 2007 – Silos and tanks - NF EN 1992-1-4/NA - 2007
- Steel construction – Steel silos: Calculation of actions in cells - NF P22-630 - 1992
- Specific characteristics of bulk products used in silo storage – Determination and representation of flow properties - FEM 2381 - 1986
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