Presentation of operation and installation

Air cannons project H4

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What is an air cannon and what is it used for?

It is a tank that contains pressurized air inside.
it is used for cleaning the adhesion of material on the
containers or material silos, storage and
bulk transport.
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Operation
The air cannon is an aid for the flow of materials to
bulk.

For this purpose, the compressed air is 'shot' from

the storage tank, in case there are
accumulations of material can break them or undo them.
 Types of
Obstructions
Simple obstruction of material flow.
(B and C) arch formation.
(D) rat hole formation.
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Characteristics plate

Each model number consists of two Bs followed by two numbers.

The first number indicates the diameter of the air outlet opening in inches.
The second number represents the capacity of the tank in liters.
Example:
The BB4-50 model has a nominal diameter of 4 inches, (DN100) and a
deposit volume of 50 L.
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Selection of an appropriate model

The bulk silo can be damaged by the poor selection of a model, this applies
especially to the incorrect capacities and output openings.

The following list contains the available models of the air cannon, and their fields of
application.
The air capacity of the tanks depends on the pressure of the air supply.

BBX-50: for large steel and concrete structures for material transport
pressed, difficult, heavy and dense.

2. BBX-100: special for use in high temperature in oven installations

cement, also deployment of larger silos and slow-moving materials.

3. BBX-150: for large silos with strongly arched or pressed materials and
materials with difficult flow.

BBX-300: High-strength adhesive material device, concentrated material

in storage silos, for which an extension of the nozzle is required.
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Necessary accessories
Quick exhaust valve (QEV) mounting kit.

Elementos de control: Válvula solenoide, unidad de

maintenance, ball valve and check valve.

Purge elements: flanges, pipes, nozzles, etc.

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Operating principle
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Operating Principle
The air cannon is filled with compressed air through the quick exhaust valve (QEV)
(QUICK EXHAUST VALVE) (Figure A) and the control is carried out by means of a 3/2-way valve.
This valve is open when it is not energized.

The air that flows through the quick exhaust valve (QEV) is transported to the pressure tank at
through the piston (figure B).

The filling process is completed as soon as there is no pressure difference between the line and the tank.
of pressure.

The airflow becomes static and the air cannon is ready to fire. (Figure C)

Si se activa la válvula distribuidora 3/2-vías, el suministro de aire se interrumpe y el aire se escapa

between the QEV and the solenoid valve.

As a result, the holding pressure of the piston above the QEV decreases.

Compressed air suddenly escapes through the connecting pipe in the silo (Figure D).
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Air Cannon Installation

Screw or weld a flange (C) onto the connection pipe (D).

Screw a flange (B) onto the discharge pipe (A) of the air cannon.
Screw both flanges.
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Installation of the Suspension Cable
If the air cannon is installed more than 150 mm above the
On the ground, an anchor cable must be installed.

Hold the air cannon; if it is not secured, something could happen.

fatal injuries or serious material damage due to a possible
fall of the air cannons.

The anchor cable should not be used for mounting the cannon.
de aire, debe ser utilizado exclusivamente como una protección
additional if the actual fixation fails.
It should not be energized.
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Installation of tension cable

Weld a ring above the air cannon on the wall of the silo or a structure.
robusta (B).
Place the 75 cm long safety cable Max.
Pass the safety cable through the ring.
Install two cable clamps (D) through the safety cable (C).
Place the cable clamps in such a way that there is a free space of 40cm between them.
them.
Tighten the screws of the clamps.
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Connection of the compressed air supply

The optimal working pressure for the operation of air cannons is 10 bar 145 psi.
The pressure of 10 bar must not be exceeded; otherwise, explosions with serious consequences may occur.
injuries.

To ensure the function of the air cannon, the operating pressure must be at least 3 bar 43 psi Without
embargo, it should be noted that efficiency is significantly affected in the case of a decrease
working pressure.

You can choose one of three options for the installation of the compressed air supply:

The installation of a manual 3/2-way valve:

The air cannon is discharged by manually operating the valve.

The installation of a solenoid valve:

The air cannon is discharged by remote activation of the solenoid valve, the valves
Solenoids are installed in the respective air cannon.

Installation of a solenoid valve panel:

The air cannon is discharged by the remote activation of the solenoid valve, all the valves
Solenoids are installed in a lockable panel.
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Installation of solenoid valve board

Necessary materials

Compressed air pipes, 1/2"

Control system.

Solenoid valve board.

High temperature oil or similar pneumatic oils.

QEV (quick exhaust valve)

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Pneumatic connection for the solenoid valve panel
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Precautions
The air filling and control line must be installed no more than 8m away.
between the solenoid valve board and the air cannons in order to
ensure correct operation with the required pressure.

Install the tank pressure safety valve with the screw open.

When filling the tank, make sure that the incoming air flow does not exceed
maximum discharge performance of the safety valve.

performance.

1,650 liters/min at 8 bar and 1,960 liters/min at 10 bar.

If the input air performance of the filling line exceeds the values of
permissible downloads, this must be reduced or use a safety valve
appropriate.
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Installation of the solenoid valve panel
The standard solenoid valve boards are not
approved for explosion risk areas.

Determine the installation location of the solenoid valve cabinet.

Mount the board with screw connections facing down.

Connect the QEV to the solenoid valve board.

Screw the filling and control line with the appropriate connection screw.
in the solenoid valve.

Establish the fill line and quick escape control of the air cannon kit
of the valve accessories (QEV)
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Installation of the solenoid valve panel

Wrap the line with the QEV accessory kit.

Pay attention to the direction of the flow arrow in the maintenance unit, the
non-return valve and ball valve.

Connect the maintenance unit to the input of the solenoid valve panel.

The air supply line of (1/2") can be any length.

Fill the lubrication container with high-temperature oil or tire oil.

similar.

Adjust the lubrication in such a way that it lubricates all parts during operation.

Seal all connections with an appropriate sealing material.

Place all the tubes in such a way as to avoid tripping hazards.

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Preparation for the operation

Clean the area around the opening of the silo door and make
maintenance of the bulk silo bottom.

Take a high-pressure download warning label to the wall of the

clearly visible canyon.

Install warning labels on all access openings of the silo for

bulk carriers, or where the air cannon will work.

Place the warning label on the ball valve.

Purge the compressed air pipe.

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Maintenance
The maintenance of the air cannon should only be carried out by,
specialized, trained, and experienced personnel.

In case of incorrect maintenance, false firing may occur.

air cannons or operating conditions.
This results in a risk of serious injuries or material damage.

Before starting maintenance work, all sources of

energy and air must be disabled and secured against a
operation without authorization.

The entire air cannon system must always be under no pressure.

Otherwise, there is the possibility of an uncontrolled download of the
cañón de aire, que puede dar lugar a lesiones graves
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Monthly maintenance
Turn off the power supply and secure the power supply against unauthorized operation.

Check all connections for leaks and wear.

disconnect the compressed air supply from the air cannon system and secure against reconnection
unauthorized.

Depressurize the air cannon system.

If there are leaks, seal all connections with an appropriate sealant for the material and adjust all the
threaded connections.

Replace the worn connections.

Check that all compressed air pipes are securely fastened.

Check the operation of the QEV, the 3/2-way valve, and the solenoid valve.
check valve, ball valve, and maintenance unit.

The malfunctioning of these components should always be eliminated; replace the component.
complete if necessary.

Clean all warning labels. Replace the labels that have become unreadable.
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Annual maintenance or every 5000 downloads

First carry out the monthly maintenance work.

The air cannon system must always be pressure-free, check the pressure in the system with a
Pressure indicator before loosening the discharge screw on the tank.

Retire el tornillo de descarga del tanque del cañón de aire.

Allow any liquid that may be present to drain completely.

Put suitable sealing material on the discharge screw; otherwise, this can ruin the tank.

Examine the leak tank. Tanks with leaks should not be put into operation.

Examine the air cannon, the screws, and the defective weld seams. Tighten all connections.
loose.

Check the anchor cable for wear or damage. Replace it if necessary.

Check the quick release valve for loose screws and dirt. Tighten the loose screws and clean the QEV.

Examine the piston of the QEV, replace the part if necessary.

Check all the cables and connections of the control system.

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Safety when using air cannons

Always use personal protective equipment when handling or being near the cannons.
of air.

The air cannon must not, under any circumstances, be placed in

operation if it is not going to be operated by authorized personnel.

It must be ensured that all accesses or openings of the containers in the

that an air cannon will be the discharges are closed before each
download.

Under no circumstances should there be any person in the effective range.

from the air cannon, otherwise severe injuries can occur due to the pressure
from the air, or by the projected materials.
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Safety when using air cannons
Bajo ninguna circunstancia se debe realizar trabajos de soldadura, de
drilling or other work, in the tank and in the other components of the gun
air, without having removed the voltage supply, air pressure and ensuring that it is not
reconnect without authorization.

The installation of the air cannon should only be carried out by personnel.
trained. Otherwise, false shots may occur, which can lead to
serious injuries or property damage.

During the discharge of the air cannons, a strong explosion occurs.

Always make sure to use proper hearing protection.
Otherwise, the hearing may be deteriorated, possibly in a way
permanent.
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