ABSTRACT
The advantages of pneumatic conveying include the following: (1) economical short-distance transport of bulk materials, (2) dust-free conveyance of powdered materials, (3) automatic and labor-saving, (4) avoid or minimize human contact with the materials being transported, thereby preventing product contamination and enhancing safety and security, (5) occupy less space than belt conveyors, (6) ßexibility in routing — the pipeline can be horizontal, vertical, inclined, or a combination thereof, can be placed on the ßoor, buried, or suspended under or above ceilings, and (7) simultaneous conveyance to and from multiple points or locations by using a single system.
