Silo Type BL

Machine manual
en-23112.203-B
Silo Type BL
Code Word
Order Number
POLYSIUS Order Code (POC)

Machine manual Contents
Silo Type BL
Contents
1 Technical data......................................................................................... 1-1

2 Safety...................................................................................................... 2-1
3 Components and mode of functioning.................................................3-1
3.1 Components............................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Mode of functioning................................................................................3-22
4 Transport and assembly........................................................................4-1
4.1 Transport and storage instructions...........................................................4-1
4.2 Assembly.................................................................................................. 4-1
5 Lubrication..............................................................................................5-1
6 Preparation for the test run...................................................................6-1
6.1 Checks prior to the test run......................................................................6-1
6.2 Setting and adjustment.............................................................................6-3
7 Maintenance...........................................................................................7-1
7.1 Inspection.................................................................................................7-1
7.2 Servicing.................................................................................................. 7-2
7.3 Trouble shooting.......................................................................................7-3
7.4 Repair....................................................................................................... 7-5
8 Spare parts............................................................................................. 8-1
9 Appendix.................................................................................................9-1
9.1 Technical drawings...................................................................................9-1
9.2 Subsuppliers' documentation...................................................................9-1
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Machine manual Technical data
Silo Type BL 1
1 Technical data
NOTE
Information concerning the electrical equipment is contained in
the separate electrical documentation or in the subsuppliers'
documentation.
Information on the intended use

Bulk material.......................................................................................
Bulk density..................................................................................t/m3
Grain size.............................................................................................
Maximum permissible moisture content........................................%
Maximum permissible temperature............................................... °C
Required control air with conditioning units

Control air pressure (overpressure)..............................................bar
Control air flow rate.................................................................m3/min
2
Basic data
Year of manufacture............................................................................
Silo (1)
Clear construction height.............................................................mm
Clear diameter..............................................................................mm
Effective volume.............................................................................m3
Material distributor (1.1)

See machine manual ....................................................................No.
Vacuum / overpressure relief device (1.9)

Size......................................................................................................
Outlet device (2) upstream of mixing chamber

Number................................................................................................
Construction size................................................................................
Mixing chamber (3)

Nominal diameter................................................................................
Construction height......................................................................mm
Effective volume.............................................................................m3
Outlet device (4)

Construction size................................................................................
Silo Type BL 3
Silo (1)
Number / size of silo outlet openings.................................................
Number of the silo outlets..................................................................
Aeration air volume for silo aeration......................................m3/min
Aeration air pressure (overpressure)............................................bar
Filling level measuring device (1.7)

Design..................................................................................................
Type.....................................................................................................
Filling level limit switch (1.8)

Design..................................................................................................
Type.....................................................................................................
Number................................................................................................
Silo cone aeration system (1.23.1)

Size......................................................................................................
Type.....................................................................................................
Silo cone venting system (1.23.2)

Size......................................................................................................
Type.....................................................................................................
Blower (1.14 and 1.14.1) for silo aeration

Design..................................................................................................
Number................................................................................................
Intake capacity........................................................................m3/min
Pressure difference....................................................................mbar
4
Specifications regarding the silo outlet
Shutoff device (1.16 and 1.17) for outer sector areas

Design..................................................................................ball valve
Number................................................................................................
Size / type............................................................................................
Solenoid valve
Type.....................................................................................................
Shutoff device (1.18 and 1.19) for inner sector areas

Design..................................................................................ball valve
Number................................................................................................
Size / type............................................................................................
Solenoid valve
Type.....................................................................................................
Shutoff device (1.20) for outlet zone

Design..............................................................shutoff flap/ball valve
Number................................................................................................
Size / type............................................................................................
Solenoid valve
Type.....................................................................................................
Manual valve (1.21) for silo outlet trough

Number................................................................................................
Size / type............................................................................................
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Outlet device (2)
Maintenance slide gate (2.1)

Rotary flow regulating valve (2.2)

Trough section (2.3) (FLUIDOR®)

Angle of inclination .......................................................................... °
Length........................................................................................... mm
Aeration air volume..................................................................m3/min
Aeration air pressure.....................................................................bar
Weight .............................................................................................kg
Manual valve (2.5) for rotary flow regulating valve

Number................................................................................................
Size / type............................................................................................
Manual valve (2.6) for trough section

Number................................................................................................
Size / type............................................................................................
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Mixing chamber (3)
Diameter of aeration floor............................................................mm

Number / size of the inlets..................................................................
Number / size of outlets......................................................................
Aeration sector
Number................................................................................................
Filling level limit switch (3.3)

Number................................................................................................
Design..................................................................................................
Type.....................................................................................................
Load cell (3.4)

Number................................................................................................
Type.....................................................................................................
Vacuum / overpressure relief device (3.5)

Type.....................................................................................................
Shutoff device (3.9) for aeration of the mixing chamber

Design..............................................................shutoff flap/ball valve
Number................................................................................................
Size / type............................................................................................
Solenoid valve
Type.....................................................................................................
Manual valve (3.10) for aeration of the mixing chamber

Number................................................................................................
Size / type............................................................................................
Blower (3.13) for the aeration of the mixing chamber and outlet devices
Design..................................................................................................
Intake capacity........................................................................m3/min
Pressure difference....................................................................mbar
Machine manual Safety
Silo Type BL 1
2 Safety
NOTE
Be sure to comply with the general safety instructions in the
supplement Important notes on the documentation.
Use
 The silo must only be used for mixing and storing dry,
pulverulent to fine-grained, fluidisible bulk materials. Be sure
to comply with the stipulations concerning the intended use in
the section Technical data.
 Any use other than the intended use, such as filling with
combustible or explosive bulk materials is forbidden.
POLYSIUS AG is not responsible for damage resulting from any
use other than the intended use. All other use is at the owner’s
own risk.
 The intended use also includes observance of the instructions
in the machine manual and compliance with the maintenance
instructions.
Transport and assembly

 All transport instructions in this machine manual refer
exclusively to transport of the machine at the plant site.
 Only use suitable hoisting gear and lifting equipment which is
in serviceable order and has a sufficient load bearing capacity.
 Never work under a suspended load.
Preparation for commissioning
 Do not make any changes (software) to programmable control
systems.
Operation
 Any safety checks before or during operation depend on the
relevant national regulations. The plant management is
responsible for the performance and recording of such safety
checks.
 If changes in the machine or its operating behaviour relevant
to safety occur, shut it down immediately.
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Maintenance
 Ensure that all machines and motors whose operation might
endanger persons or equipment are switched off and
safeguarded against restarting for the entire duration of the
maintenance work.
 Ensure that all rotating parts of the machine have come to a
standstill before you remove protection devices or open flaps.
 All silo doors and silo access hatches must be closed and
secured by padlocks.
 The interior of the silo may only be entered if empty.
 Assign entering the silo with a cable winch and cage only to
suitable and reliable persons who are familiar with this work.
 Keep the machine free of oily and combustible substances and
materials. Never use gasoline or other easily inflammable
substances for cleaning the machine.
 Switch off the power supply to the electrical components
before commencing any maintenance work.
 After all maintenance work, check that there are no leaks in
connecting points and connections.
 Melting of polyester fabric causes hydrogen cyanide vapours;
therefore, extract the hydrogen cyanide vapours directly above
the point of work.
 Strictly observe the welding instructions when performing any
welding work.
 When electric arc welding or cutting are being performed, you
must ensure that the personnel cannot come into contact with
electrically conductive components. Use insulating underlays
for this purpose.
 Never situate the source of the welding current in a confined
space where walls have conductive properties.
 If you carry out electrical welding on any part of the machine,
never conduct the welding current through plain or antifriction
bearings, other movable connections or measuring equipment.
Always directly connect the welding current return lead to the
part being welded.
 Remount all protection devices when maintenance work has
been finished. Make absolutely sure that no persons are inside
the plant component before you properly close the inspection
and service covers.
Machine manual Safety
Silo Type BL 3
Machine manual Components and mode of functioning
Silo Type BL 1
3 Components and mode of functioning
The silo is a large bulk silo made from reinforced concrete, with a
downstream mixing chamber.
3.1 Components
NOTE
Some details of the drawings in this manual may not be identical
with the drawings supplied under the contract.
Items shown in the drawing of the assemblies

1 Silo
2 Outlet device upstream of mixing chamber
3 Mixing chamber
4 Outlet device
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Figure 1
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Items shown in the drawing
1.1 Material distributor

1.3 Silo cone
1.7 Filling level measuring device
1.8 Filling level limit switch (MAX)
1.9 Vacuum / overpressure relief device
1.14 Blower for silo aeration (outlet zone)
1.14.1 Blower for silo aeration (outer sector area)
1.23.1Silo cone aeration system
1.23.2Silo cone venting system
2.6 Manual valve (for trough section)
3 Mixing chamber
3.4 Load cell
3.5 Vacuum / overpressure relief device
3.9 Shutoff device (for aeration of the mixing chamber)
3.10 Manual valve (for aeration of the mixing chamber)
3.12 Pressure measuring device (for each blower)
3.13 Blower (for aeration of the mixing chamber and outlet
devices)
3.14 Standby blower (optional)
4 Outlet device
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Figure 2
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1.16 Shutoff device (for outer sector area)

1.18 Shutoff device (for inner sector area)
1.20 Shutoff device (for outlet zone)
1.21 Manual valve (for silo outlet trough)
2.1 Maintenance slide gate
2.2 Rotary flow regulating valve
2.3 Trough section (FLUIDOR®)
2.5 Manual valve (for rotary flow regulating valve)
2.6 Manual valve (for trough section)
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Figure 3
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Items shown in the drawings
1.1 Material distributor

1.2 Silo roof
1.3 Silo cone
1.4 Pressure relief hood
1.5 Silo inlet
1.10 Silo access door
1.13 Aeration box
Figure 4
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Figure 5
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1.3 Silo cone

1.4 Pressure relief hood
1.10 Silo access door
1.11 Silo outlet frame
1.12 Silo outlet trough 1.13 Aeration box
1.12.1 Housing 1.13.1 Housing
1.12.2 Fastening frame 1.13.2 Fastening frame
1.12.3 Bolts 1.13.3 Bolts
1.12.4 Wire fabric 1.13.5 Fabric belt
1.12.5 Fabric belt 1.13.9 Sealing tape
1.12.6 Wire fabric 1.13.10 Wire fabric
1.12.7 Safety valve
1.12.8 Hose clip
1.12.9 Air inlet connection
1.12.10 Sealing tape
Figure 6
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Figure 7
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Items shown in the drawing of the outlet device (2)

2.3.1 Upper trough section
2.3.2 Lower trough section
2.3.3 Fabric belt
2.3.5 Flange seal
2.3.6 Flat steel
2.3.8 Trough outlet
2.3.9 Aeration connection
2.3.10 Inspection muff
2.8 Expansion joint
3 Mixing chamber
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Figure 8
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1.11 Silo outlet frame

1.15 Main air pipe
1.21 Manual valve (for silo outlet trough)
2.5 Manual valve (for rotary flow regulating valve)
2.6 Manual valve (trough section)
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Figure 9
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1.23.1Silo cone aeration system

1.23.2Silo cone venting system

2.8 Expansion joint
3 Mixing chamber
3.4 Load cell
3.8 Central aeration floor
4 Outlet device
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Figure 10
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Items shown in the drawing of the mixing chamber (3)
3.7 Aeration surface (ring area divided in sectors)

3.8 Central aeration floor (mixing chamber)
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Figure 11
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Items shown in the drawing of the aeration floor (3.8)
3.8.1 Housing
3.8.2 Fastening frame
3.8.3 Bolts
3.8.4 Perforated plate
3.8.5 Fabric belt
3.8.6 Perforated plate
3.8.7 Air inlet connection
3.8.8 Sealing tape
3.8.9 Outlet flange
3.8.10 Outer flange
3.8.11 Bolts
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Figure 12
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3.9 Shutoff device (for aeration of the mixing chamber)

3.10 Manual valve (for aeration surface)
3.11 Manual valve (for aeration floor)
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Figure 13
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3.2 Mode of functioning
Silo
The silo and the mixing chamber must be vented by means of
filter systems. In the compartment underneath the silo cone (1.3)
there is the silo cone aeration system (1.23.1) and silo cone
venting system (1.23.2) for avoiding heat accumulation.
The silo (1) is used as an intermediate storage for dry fluidisible
bulk materials. It is continuously fed via the material distributor
(1.1).
The maximum filling height is restricted by the filling level limit
switch (1.8).
The respective filling level in the silo is determined by means of a
filling level measurement. The feeding system must be switched
off if a silo pilot is used for the measurement.
Air is introduced into the stored bulk material via the aeration
boxes (1.13), which loosens the bulk material and makes them
free-flowing. Due to the inclined floor areas the fluidised bulk
material flows through the silo outlet openings (1.11) into the
downstream outlet devices (2).
The aeration boxes (1.13) and the silo outlet troughs (1.12) in the
silo are supplied with air via ducting from the blowers (1.14 and
1.14.1). The air flow rate can be set by means of the manual
valves (1.18 to 1.21).
The aeration of each aeration sector is activated or deactivated
via the shutoff devices (1.16, 1.17 and 1.22).
The bulk material is discharged continuously. The bulk material is
conveyed respectively from one aeration sector of the silo, via
the outlet device (2), into the mixing chamber.
Mixing chamber
The blower (3.13) for the mixing chamber (3) is continuously in
operation for as long as the discharge system for the kiln feed
control system is in operation.
The filling level limit switch (3.3) is used to monitor the maximum
filling level in the mixing chamber.
The filling level in the mixing chamber is monitored with load
cells (3.4).
The bulk material is aerated via the aeration surface (3.7) and the
aeration floor (3.8), made free-flowing and mixed.
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The air flow rate can be set by means of the manual valves (3.10)
and the shutoff flap (3.11). The aeration of each aeration sector in
the mixing chamber is activated or deactivated via the shutoff
devices (3.9).
Via the outlet devices (4), the bulk material is continuously
withdrawn in a definable quantity.
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Figure 14
Machine manual Transport and assembly
Silo Type BL 1
4 Transport and assembly
4.1 Transport and storage instructions
The machine is transported in individual parts or in

subassemblies. Make absolutely sure that suitable hoisting gear
is employed in removing the parts from the transport vehicles and
transferring them to the storage area.
When they arrive at the site, all parts must be inspected for
transport damage and placed on wooden beams with the
provision of suitable protection against moisture, soiling and
damage. Never place the parts directly on the ground.
Make absolutely sure that motors, couplings, gear units and
measurement and control equipment are stored in well-ventilated
rooms and protected against moisture.
4.2 Assembly
General information
The following assembly instructions do not detail the individual
steps for assembling the units, but rather give an overview of the
work to be performed.
Changes in the planning of the plant during the processing of the
contract may lead to deviations from these assembly
instructions.
NOTE
It is a prerequisite of our warranty that final assembly and
assembly inspection are undertaken by an assembly specialist
from POLYSIUS AG.
We recommend that the assembly work is supervised from start

to finish by an assembly specialist from POLYSIUS AG.
Careful selection of the tools and appliances as well as the
assembly personnel to be employed is important for the correct
performance of the work.
CAUTION
If you carry out electrical welding on any part of the machine,
never conduct the welding current through plain or antifriction
bearings, other moving connecting elements or measuring
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devices, in order to prevent damage to these parts.

Always directly connect the welding current return lead to the
part being welded.
If welding work needs to be carried out in the silo or the mixing
chamber, then cover the aeration surfaces to protect the same
against weld spatter.
Silo Type BL 3
Sequence of assembly
The aeration system for the silo (1) has to be mounted in
accordance with the drawing and in the following sequence.
Ensure that the aeration boxes (1.13) and the silo outlet troughs
(1.12) are clean and dry. Before fitting, the pipes must be blown
through.
 Provisionally install aeration boxes and silo outlet troughs
along the silo floor in accordance with the drawing. When doing
so, make absolutely sure, that the boxes are in contact across
the entire surface area, otherwise the silo floor must be
balanced.
 Install pipes on the surfaces and through the silo cone (1.3) in
accordance with the drawing.
 Connect aeration boxes to the pipes in accordance with the
following figure.
Figure 15
 Then mount the aeration boxes and weld the connecting pipes
fixed and airtight.
 When all aeration boxes and silo outlet troughs have been
installed and connected to the internal pipes, the connection
pipes are installed outside the silo interior.
NOTE
If the silo roof (1.2) has not yet been closed on completion of the
aeration system assembly, the aeration boxes must be protected
against moisture by means of suitable measures.
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 Mount mixing chamber (3).

Larger mixing chambers are delivered split for reasons of
transportation. These parts must be assembled on site and
welded gastight.
 Mount blocks with the same overall height as the load cells
(3.4) on the supports for the mixing chamber.
 Mount floor segments of the mixing chamber on the
supports.
 Mount cylinders and ceiling construction of the mixing
chamber (3) onto the floor of the mixing chamber.
 Mount fabric belts with underlaid sealing tapes onto the
aeration surfaces (3.7).
 Place sealing tape onto the outer flange (3.8.10) and mount
the preassembled aeration floor (3.8) on the mixing
chamber floor.
 Fit the pre-assembled pipes and fittings.

 If during assembly of the dedusting pipes, filter or outlet device
(2), it becomes necessary to carry out welding or flame-cutting
work, the fabric belts in the mixing chamber must be covered
such that they are safely protected against damage.
 Fit maintenance slide gate (2.1) and rotary flow regulating
valve (2.2) to the outlets of the silo. See separate machine
manuals.
 Mount trough sections (2.3) between the rotary flow regulating
valves and the mixing chamber (3).
 When fitting the expansion joint (2.8) on the trough outlet
(2.3.8), the unextended height of the bellows must be
maintained.
 The trough section FLUIDOR® must be supported.
 Mount load cells (3.4) under the mixing chamber in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
 When assembling the filling level limit switches (1.8 and 3.3),
ensure that a good electrically conductive earth connection of
the filling level limit switches with the silo (1) or mixing
chamber (3) is obtained.
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On completion of the aeration system assembly, the bolted

connections must be checked for tightness. For this purpose, the
piping system is filled with compressed air and the connections
are sprayed with a lightly foaming liquid (soap suds).
Subsequently, any leaky points are to be sealed.
Finally, all foreign bodies must be removed from the silo and the
mixing chamber.
Machine manual Lubrication
Silo Type BL 1
5 Lubrication
CAUTION
Ensure that the environment is not polluted when lubricants are
stored, used and disposed of and carefully observe the relevant
national legislation for the protection of the environment when
handling lubricants.
Lubrication chart
Lubrication points
No. Qty. Designation Comment
1 3 Blower (1.14, 1.14.1 and 3.13) See manufacturer’s

documentation.
2 Maintenance slide gate (2.1)
3 Rotary flow regulating valve

See separate machine manual
(2.2)
4 Outlet device (4)

Machine manual Preparation for the test run
Silo Type BL 1
6 Preparation for the test run
NOTE
It is a prerequisite of our warranty that the first test run is carried
out in the presence of specialists from POLYSIUS AG and in
accordance with their instructions.
6.1 Checks prior to the test run
After completing the assembly work and prior to the first test run,
check all parts of the plant according to the list below. Take
particular care that all material remnants, tools and assembly
aids are removed.
 Is the entire silo free from humidity and the concrete well
dried?
 Are the aeration boxes (1.13) and the silo outlet troughs (1.12)
connected to the pipes and fittings in accordance with the
drawing?
 Are the porous fabric belts of all aeration surfaces dry?
 (Moist fabric belts can be dried by venting the aeration
surfaces from time to time.)
 Are the aeration boxes (1.13), the aeration surfaces (3.7), silo
outlet troughs (1.12) and the aeration floor (3.8) free from
water?
 Are the piping systems free from water?
 (Blow through with condensate drain cocks in an open
condition.)
 Have all pipes been checked for leaks?
 Have all bolts been properly tightened?
 Have all flange connections been bolted tightly with the seals
provided for this purpose?
 Is dry and clean fluidisation air available?
 Have checks been carried out in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions for the blowers (1.14, 1.14.1 and
3.13)?
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 Are the vacuum / overpressure relief device (1.9) on the silo and
the vacuum / overpressure relief device (3.5) on the mixing
chamber ready to operate?
 Are the dedusting filters on the silo and the mixing chamber
ready for operation?
 Is the silo cone aeration and venting system (1.23.1 and 1.23.2)
ready to operate?
 Do filling level measuring device (1.7) and filling level limit
switch (1.8 and 3.3) operate correctly?
 Have the load cells (3.4) been correctly mounted and adjusted
in accordance with the manufacturer’s documentation?
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 Have the checks for

 the maintenance slide gate (2.1)
 the rotary flow regulating valves (2.2)
 the trough sections (2.3)
 the outlet devices (4)
 been carried out in accordance with the separate machine
manuals?
 Have all silo doors, silo access hatches, access hatch covers,
and maintenance covers been closed properly and secured?
6.2 Setting and adjustment
At the start of commissioning, all manual valves in the aeration

systems must be opened. The exact setting can only be made
during commissioning when the silo has been filled. The setting
instructions in the operating manual must be complied with.
Set the measuring device for filling level measurement in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and check for
correct function.
Adjust filling level limit switches (1.8 and 3.3) in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions and set switching points.
Machine manual Maintenance
Silo Type BL 1
7 Maintenance
7.1 Inspection
No. Work to be performed Frequency Comments

1 Visual inspection for leaks in every 52
the silo (1) and the mixing weeks
chamber (3)
2 Check for damage and wear of every 52 The silo must be
 the aeration boxes (1.13) weeks emptied.
 the silo outlet troughs (1.12) Complete emptying of
the main silo
compartment is also
necessary in order to
prevent consolidation
of the material.
If the plant operating
conditions so demand,
the silo must be
emptied more often
than the stated
frequency in order to
avoid silo discharge
problems.
3 Check for damage and wear of every 52 Close maintenance
 the aeration surfaces (3.7) weeks slide gate (2.1)
 the aeration floor (3.8) upstream of the mixing
chamber and empty
mixing chamber
4 Inspection work on In accordance with the
 the filling level limit switches manufacturer’s
(1.8 and 3.3) instructions
 the filling level measuring
device (1.7)
5 Inspection of the fittings In accordance with the
manufacturer’s
instructions
6 Inspection work on the vacuum / See separate machine
overpressure relief device (1.9) manual
7 Inspection work on the blowers In accordance with the
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(1.14, 1.14.1 and 3.13) manufacturer’s

instructions
8 Inspection work on See separate machine
 maintenance slide gate (2.1) manual
 rotary flow regulating valve
(2.2)
 trough section (2.3)
 outlet devices (4)
9 Inspection work on the vacuum / In accordance with the
overpressure relief device (3.5) manufacturer’s
instructions
10 Check of the piping systems for every 4
condensation water by weeks
temporarily opening the
condensate drain cocks
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7.2 Servicing
No. Work to be performed Frequency Comments

1 Maintenance work on the filling In accordance with the
level limit switches (1.8 and 3.3) manufacturer’s
and filling level measuring device instructions
(1.7)
2 Maintenance work on fittings In accordance with the
manufacturer’s
instructions
3 Maintenance work on the vacuum See separate machine
/ overpressure relief device (1.9) manual
4 Maintenance work on the blowers In accordance with the
(1.14, 1.14.1 and 3.13) manufacturer’s
instructions
5 Maintenance work on the See separate machine
 maintenance slide gates (2.1) manual
 rotary flow regulating valves
(2.2)
 trough sections (2.3)
 outlet devices (4)
6 Maintenance work on the vacuum In accordance with the
/ overpressure relief device (3.5) manufacturer’s
instructions
7 Replacement of the fabric belts as The silo must be
of required emptied.
 the aeration boxes (1.13) Complete emptying of
 the silo outlet troughs (1.12) the main silo
 the aeration surfaces (3.7) compartment is also
 the aeration floor (3.8) necessary in order to
prevent consolidation of
the material.
If the plant operating
conditions so demand,
the silo must be emptied
more often than the
stated frequency in
order to avoid silo
discharge problems.
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7.3 Trouble shooting

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Fault Cause Elimination
No or an insufficient Lack of aeration air,

quantity of bulk material because
flows from the silo (1)
 blower (1.14 and Start up blower
1.14.1) does not run
 manual valves (1.18, Open manual valves
1.19, 1.20 and 1.21)
closed
 shutoff devices (1.16, Check control system
1.17) are not and feed pipe;
activated or are
repair or replace shutoff
defective
devices
 pipe is defective Repair pipe
Foreign bodies or bulk Destroy bulk material
material agglomerations agglomerations through
upstream of silo outlet poke holes and empty
silo using other silo
outlets; remove foreign
bodies
Aeration boxes (1.13) Empty silo;
defective
repair aeration boxes
Silo outlet troughs (1.12) Empty silo;
defective
repair silo outlet troughs
Maintenance slide gate Open maintenance slide
(2.1) closed gate
Rotary flow regulating Open rotary flow
valve (2.2) closed regulating valve; check
control system and feed
pipe;
check drive unit
Trough section (2.3) Repair trough section
defective
No or an insufficient Lack of aeration air,
quantity of bulk material because
flows from the mixing
 blower (1.14 or 3.13) Start up blower
chamber
does not run
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Fault Cause Elimination

 manual valves (3.10) Open manual valves or
or shutoff flap (3.11) shutoff flap
are closed
 shutoff devices (3.9) Check control system or
are not activated or feed pipe;
are defective
repair or replace shutoff
devices
 pipe is defective Repair pipe
Foreign bodies or bulk Empty mixing chamber
material agglomerations using other outlets;
upstream of outlet
remove foreign bodies
Aeration surfaces (3.7) Empty mixing chamber;
defective
clean aeration surfaces
or replace fabric belt
Aeration floor (3.8) is Empty mixing chamber;
defective
repair aeration floor
Outlet device (4) is Repair outlet device
defective
Valves for aerating the Open valves
outlet device are closed
The filling level indicator Repair load cells in
via the load cells (3.4) accordance with the
does not operate manufacturer’s
correctly instructions
The venting filter on the Repair venting filter in
mixing chamber is accordance with the
defective manufacturer’s
instructions
If any faults occur which are not described above, consult the
additional information about faults, their causes and their
elimination in the subsuppliers’ documentation.
Silo Type BL 7
7.4 Repair
Before performing any repair work, switch off the power supply to
all electrical components.
Ensure absolute cleanliness at all times during repair work in
order to prevent dirt from entering the bearings, the drive units or
other sensitive parts of the machine or plant.
Do not remove or open any covers or protection devices before all
rotating parts have stopped.
If welding work needs to be carried out in the silo or the mixing
chamber, cover the aeration surfaces to protect the same against
weld spatter.
The interior of the silo and of the mixing chamber may only be
entered if the silo or the mixing chamber is empty.
You can find information regarding the emptying of silo and
mixing chamber in the operating manual.
Assign entering the silo with a cable winch and cage only to
suitable and reliable persons who are familiar with this work.
Make sure that all applicable national safety instructions are
complied with.
For repair work on the blowers, fittings, etc., the manufacturer’s

instructions must be complied with.
The following tasks can be carried out on the full silo or mixing
chamber:
 Repair or replacement of filling level limit switches (1.8) and
filling level measuring device (1.7),
 Repair of blowers (1.14, 1.14.1 or 3.13),
 Repair or replacement of fittings,
 Repair or replacement of the vacuum / overpressure relief
device (1.9),
 Repair or replacement of the rotary flow regulating valves
(2.2), (maintenance slide gate must be closed)
 Repair or replacement of the trough sections (2.3),
(maintenance slide gate must be closed)
 Repair or replacement of the expansion joints (2.8),
(maintenance slide gate must be closed)
 Repair or replacement of filling level limit switch (3.3).
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For the repair or replacement of the parts listed below, the silo or
the mixing chamber must be emptied:
 Aeration boxes (1.13),
 Silo outlet troughs (1.12),
 Maintenance slide gate (2.1),
 Shutoff flap(2.7),
 Aeration floor (3.8),
 Load cells (3.4),
 Aeration surfaces (3.7).
Silo Type BL 9
Assembly of silo outlet troughs (1.12)

First check and clean all parts.
 Mount safety valve (1.12.7) with hose clip (1.12.8) on the air
inlet connection (1.12.9).
 Place flexible sealing tape (1.12.10) on the fabric contact edge
of the housing (1.12.1).
 Insert first wire fabric (1.12.6), place a sealing tape (1.12.10) on
the wire fabric in the area of the fabric contact edge, place
fabric belt (1.12.5) on the wire fabric, place second wire fabric
(1.12.4) on the fabric belt, fit fastening frame (1.12.2).
DANGER
Melting of polyester fabric causes formation of hydrogen cyanide
vapours.
There is mortal danger.
Extract the hydrogen cyanide vapours directly above the point of
work.
 If a new fabric belt was installed, use a hot spike to melt bolt
bores through the fabric belt (1.12.5).
 Insert bolts (1.12.3) and tighten.
 If a new fabric belt was installed, cut off any projecting fabric
belt parts.
10 Silo Type BL
Figure 16
Silo Type BL 11
Assembly of the aeration boxes (1.13)

First check and clean all parts.
 Place flexible sealing tape (1.13.9) on the fabric contact edge
of the housing (1.13.1).
 Place wire fabric.
 Mount fabric belt (1.13.5) and fastening frame (1.13.2).
DANGER
vapours.
work.
 If a new fabric belt was installed, use a hot spike to melt bolt
bores through the fabric belt (1.13.5).
 If a new fabric belt was installed, cut off any projecting fabric
belt parts.
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Figure 17
Assembly of trough sections (2.3)

The assembly of the trough sections is effected in the same way
as for the aeration boxes (1.13).
Silo Type BL 13
Aeration floor (3.8)

 Prior to assembly, check all parts and clean, if necessary.
 Place flexible sealing tape (3.8.8) on all perforated plate
contact surfaces.
 Insert first perforated plate (3.8.6).
 Place flexible sealing tape (3.8.8) on the fabric belt contact
surfaces.
 Place fabric belt (3.8.5) on the perforated plate (3.8.6).
 Insert second perforated plate (3.8.4).
 Fit fastening frame (3.8.2).
DANGER
vapours.
work.
 If a new fabric belt (3.8.5) has been installed, take a hot spike
to melt new bolt holes through the fabric belt.
 If a new fabric belt (3.8.5) has been installed, cut off possibly
projecting fabric belt.
 Place flexible sealing tape (3.8.8) on the outer flange (3.8.10)
and mount the aeration floor (3.8) on the mixing chamber.
14 Silo Type BL
Figure 18
Silo Type BL 15
CAUTION
After you have completed the repair work, you must check the
machine/plant again according to the section Preparation for the
test run.
Tools and auxiliary devices

No special tools are required for repair work on the machine.
However, you may need torque wrenches of a bigger size than
normal.
Whether or not you need auxiliary equipment, such as scaffolds
or hoisting gear, depends on the conditions in your plant.
Consumables
Designation Manufacturer Comments
Dimaplast tape 30 x 2 Happich GmbH For sealing the wire

fabric and fabric belt as
Walder Str. 43
well as the perforated
Hilden plates
Sealing compound For sealing the bolted
pipe connections
LOCTITE, Type 572
Machine manual Spare parts
Silo Type BL 1
8 Spare parts
Suggestions for enquiries and orders of spare parts

Dear Customer,
POLYSIUS AG want to make spare part enquiries and spare part order
placement as easy and efficient as possible. For this purpose we have prepared
a table containing all data required by our spare parts department to ensure
optimum processing in the most speedy and trouble-free manner.
Please copy the title page and the page with the table. Fill in the columns
Quantity and Unit. Please mark those parts which you require with a cross in the
column Order or Enquiry. Send the title page together with the table to the Spare
Parts Department of POLYSIUS AG.
If the table relates to more than one machine, please also inform us of the
POLYSIUS Order Code (POC) of the machine for which you require the spare
parts.
Spare parts Machine manual
2 Silo Type BL
Figure 19
Silo Type BL 3
Code word: Order number: POC:
Item Designation Numb Unit Order Enquiry

er
1.1 Material distributor See separate machine manual
1.7 Filling level measuring Piece

device
1.8 Filling level limit switch Piece

(MAX)
1.9 Vacuum / overpressure See separate machine manual

relief device
1.14 Blower (for outlet sector Piece

and annular compartment)
1.14.1 Blower (for silo aeration Piece

and annular compartment)
1.23.1 Silo cone aeration system Piece
1.23.2 Silo cone venting system Piece
3.12 Pressure measuring Piece

device
3.13 Blower Piece
3.14 Standby blower (optional) Piece

(MAX)
3.4 Load cell Piece
3.5 Vacuum / overpressure Piece

relief device
3.9 Shutoff device (for Piece

aeration of the mixing
vessel)
3.10 Manual valve (for aeration Piece

of the mixing vessel)
4 Outlet device See separate machine manual

4 Silo Type BL
Figure 20
Silo Type BL 5

er
1.16 Shutoff device Piece
(aeration surface ”I”)
1.17 Shutoff device Piece
1.18 Manual valve Piece
(aeration surface ”II”)
(for outlet sector)
(for silo outlet trough)
2.5 Manual valve (sector Piece

valve)
2.6 Manual valve (trough Piece

section)
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Spare parts for silo outlet trough (1.12)
Figure 21

Item Designation Number Unit Order Enquiry
1.12 Silo outlet trough Piece

1.12.3 Bolts Set
1.12.4 Wire fabric Piece
1.12.5 Fabric belt Piece
1.12.6 Wire fabric Piece
1.12.7 Safety valve Piece
1.12.8 Hose clip Piece
1.12.10 Sealing tape Set
Silo Type BL 7
Spare parts for aeration box (1.13)
Figure 22
1.13 Aeration box, complete Piece
1.13.3 Bolts Set
1.13.9 Sealing tape Piece
1.13.10 Wire fabric Set

8 Silo Type BL
Figure 23
Silo Type BL 9

er
1.23.1 Silo cone aeration system Piece

1.23.2 Silo cone venting system Piece
2.1 Maintenance slide gate See separate machine manual
2.2 Rotary flow regulating See separate machine manual
valve
2.3 Trough section Piece
(FLUIDOR®), complete
2.3.2 Lower trough section Piece
2.3.5 Flange seal Set
2.3.6 Flat steel Piece
2.3.10 Inspection muff Piece
2.8 Expansion joint Piece
(MAX)
3.4 Load cell Piece
10 Silo Type BL
Figure 24
Silo Type BL 11
Spare parts for the aeration floor (3.8)
Figure 25
12 Silo Type BL
3.8 Aeration floor, complete Set
3.8.3 Bolts 1 Set
3.8.4 Perforated plate 1 Piece
3.8.5 Fabric belt 1 Piece
3.8.6 Perforated plate 1 Piece
3.8.8 Sealing tape 1 Set
3.8.11 Bolts 1 Set

Silo Type BL 13
Figure 26
3.9 Shutoff device (for Piece

vessel)
3.10 Manual valve (for Piece

vessel)
(for aeration floor)

Machine manual Appendix
Silo Type BL 1
9 Appendix
9.1 Technical drawings
Designation Drawing no.
Flowsheet
Installation drawing
9.2 Subsuppliers' documentation
Fittings
Filling level limit switch
Filling level measuring device
Pressure relief system
Vacuum / overpressure relief device
Blower
Silo cone aeration system
Silo cone venting system

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POLYSIUS Order Code (POC)

1 Technical data......................................................................................... 1-1

Information on the intended use

Required control air with conditioning units

Material distributor (1.1)

Vacuum / overpressure relief device (1.9)

Outlet device (2) upstream of mixing chamber

Mixing chamber (3)

Outlet device (4)

Filling level measuring device (1.7)

Filling level limit switch (1.8)

Silo cone aeration system (1.23.1)

Silo cone venting system (1.23.2)

Blower (1.14 and 1.14.1) for silo aeration

Specifications regarding the silo outlet

Shutoff device (1.16 and 1.17) for outer sector areas

Shutoff device (1.18 and 1.19) for inner sector areas

Shutoff device (1.20) for outlet zone

Manual valve (1.21) for silo outlet trough

Outlet device (2)

Maintenance slide gate (2.1)

Rotary flow regulating valve (2.2)

Trough section (2.3) (FLUIDOR®)

Manual valve (2.5) for rotary flow regulating valve

Manual valve (2.6) for trough section

Mixing chamber (3)

Diameter of aeration floor............................................................mm

Filling level limit switch (3.3)

Load cell (3.4)

Vacuum / overpressure relief device (3.5)

Shutoff device (3.9) for aeration of the mixing chamber

Manual valve (3.10) for aeration of the mixing chamber

Transport and assembly

3 Components and mode of functioning

Items shown in the drawing of the assemblies

Items shown in the drawing

1.1 Material distributor

Items shown in the drawing

1.16 Shutoff device (for outer sector area)

Items shown in the drawings

1.1 Material distributor

Items shown in the drawing

1.3 Silo cone

Items shown in the drawing of the outlet device (2)

2.1 Maintenance slide gate

Items shown in the drawing

1.11 Silo outlet frame

Items shown in the drawing

1.23.1Silo cone aeration system

2.1 Maintenance slide gate

Items shown in the drawing of the mixing chamber (3)

3.7 Aeration surface (ring area divided in sectors)

Items shown in the drawing of the aeration floor (3.8)

Items shown in the drawing

3.9 Shutoff device (for aeration of the mixing chamber)

3.2 Mode of functioning

4 Transport and assembly

4.1 Transport and storage instructions

The machine is transported in individual parts or in

We recommend that the assembly work is supervised from start

devices, in order to prevent damage to these parts.

 Mount mixing chamber (3).