Hoppers

The basic components of a tractor unit are the following hopper, push rollers, conveyor, flow control gates, side arms, augers and automations and control panel. 

The hopper is the area where the hot asphalt is discharged from the trucks (lorries). The sides of the hopper (wings) can fold hydraulically towards the centre to ensure that all the materials are pushed onto the conveyor. 

The capacity of the hopper depends on the model of the paver. In most models, its capacity varies from 5.5 to 6.5 m, which in terms of mass is approximately 10 to 13 tonnes. The width of the hopper is normally a bit wider that the width of the delivery truck, that is, approximately 2.5 m, but in some models, it can be up to 3.5 m. 

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Intersections of butts and seams of fabrication and section welds Throughout hull envelope, longitudinal and transverse bulkheads, inner bottom and hopper bottom The summation of checkpoint lengths (see note 2) examined at intersections is to be L where L is the overall length of the ship in metres... 

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The load-receiving element supports the load during the weighing operation. It may take the form of a scoop, platter, deck, rad, hopper, belt... 

Handbook 44 defines five accuracy classes for scales in terms of the value of the scale division and the number of divisions. Class I appHes to precision laboratory weighing. Class II appHes to laboratory weighing (precious metals, gems, and grain test scales). Class III appHes to the majority of industrial and retail scales, and to all scales not specified in the other categories. Class III L appHes to vehicle, Hvestock, railway, crane, and hopper scales. Class nil appHes to portable scales used for highway weight enforcement. 

Tank and hopper scales weigh Hquids or bulk materials. The materials may be stored in the scale, or may be weighed while being transported for sale or for use in a process. The scale is usually part of a much larger material handling system. Capacities are mostly under 20 t, but can be as large as 200 t or more. 

Weighing the complete load deflvered to, or received from, the car as a single draft in a hopper scale. 

The most accurate flow rate control can be achieved by using the loss-in-weight method. The total amount of material required for a downstream process is first added to a tank or hopper scale. As the material is discharged, the loss-in-weight is monitored and used to modulate the discharge valve or gate to achieve the desired flow rate. 

Industrial appHcations often require that bulk materials or Hquids be weighed in hoppers, silos, tanks, or reactor vessels, referred to collectively as vessels. Because they come in such a wide variety of si2es, shapes, and capacities, scales using these vessels as load receivers are not typically available as standard products. Vessels are usually custom-fabricated to suit a particular appHcation, then mounted on a scale. Some can be mounted on a standard scale such as a bench, portable, or floor scale. More typically, a number of weigh modules are used to support the vessel. This offers the scale designer great flexibiHty but certain precautions are necessary in order to constmct an accurate scale. Some of the more important factors associated with the design of vessel scales are discussed herein. 

It may be necessary to contain dust by enclosing a weigh hopper and using dust seals or flexible connections to seal openings. Figure 19 shows an arrangement where the top of the hopper is fixed to the stmcture, and the hopper must have an effective vent which minimizes even transient pressure... 

Figure 20 shows an arrangement which is unaffected by air pressure fluctuations, because any force appHed to the material is canceled by an equal and opposite force appHed to the iaside top surface of the hopper. It may be desirable or necessary to vent the hopper for efficient material handling. 

Adipic acid is shipped in quantities ranging from 22.7 kg (50-lb bags) to 90.9 t (200,000-lb hopper cars). Upon long standing, the soHd material tends to cake, dependent on such factors as initial particle size and moisture content. Shipping data in the United States are "Adipic Acid," DOT-ID ALT 9077, DOT Hazard Class ORM-E. It is regulated only in packages of 2.3 t (5,000 lb) or more (hopper cars and pressure-differential cars and tmcks) (157). 

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