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Vortex Engineering was engaged to design and supply key equipment for a wood pellet pneumatic conveying system for the University of Canterbury.
The system was required to transfer wood pellets from a bulk storage silo to three cyclone receivers installed above surge bins and bunkers serving UC Hot Water Boilers. The conveying design was based on a feed rate of 3 T/hr (5 m³/hr), with an approximate horizontal run of 35 m, vertical lift of 15 m, and multiple directional changes. The objective was to provide a reliable and controlled pneumatic transfer solution suited to continuous boiler fuel handling operations.
Our Solution
Vortex designed a complete pneumatic conveying system to transport wood pellets from storage to the boiler feed point； its group company Taylors carried out the fabrication.
The solution included the key components required for reliable, continuous operation:
- Pneumatic conveying line and ductwork
• High-efficiency conveying blower
• Rotary airlock feeders
• Cyclone separators for material recovery
Our group company Taylors manufactured the baghouse and the cyclone. The system was engineered to ensure stable fuel delivery, minimise material loss, and integrate seamlessly with the existing boiler infrastructure.
Outcome
The supplied equipment package enables reliable pneumatic conveying of wood pellets for continuous boiler operation, incorporating appropriate dust control and safety provisions.
