FEM 2.321 - Influence of the Characteristics of Bulk Materials on the Design and Dimensioning of Silos Language version:EN VDI 4480 does not include

VDI 4480 does not include a detailed calculation approach for cycle time and is not suitable for the calculations described here

Note: please see also FEM 2

This document defines terms in 3 languages (EN

The purpose of these rules is to determine the loads and combinations of loads which must be taken into account when designing handling appliances

The aim of this document is to describe the relationship between the properties of bulk materials and their suitability for pneumatic handling

FEM 2.321 - Influence of the Characteristics of Bulk Materials on the Design and Dimensioning of Silos Language version:EN VDI 4480 does not includeThe aim of this document is to show the influence of the major characteristics of bulk materials in the design and dimensioning of silos. It mentions for user and manufacturer the essential criteria, indispensable to the engineer to make the choice of the best design of the silo according to the product to be stored. Please Note: This document forms part of document FEM 2. 581 "Characteristics of bulk products" and is associated with document FEM 2.