Although pneumatic systems have higher
energy requirements than mechanical systems, the technology that uses air as
means of transport offers a more flexible solution for low throughput
applications.
This article can also be found at Feed Tech, volume 9, no. 7
Keywords: Raw materials, unloading systems, pneumatic
unloaders, mechanical unloaders, Vigan, ocean freight, Aframax, Capesize,
Handymax, Handysize, Panamax
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