PTS - Powder Transfer System - Construction
The central component of the PTS is the PTS pump. It is composed of the cylindrical PTS body, the PTS filtration membrane and the PTS cover. The PTS is equipped with four automatic valves.
The product inlet valve (V1) and the product outlet valve (V2) are attached to the PTS body. The vacuum valve (V3) and the pressure valve (V4) are installed on the PTS cover which is separated from the PTS body by the PTS filtration membrane. The PTS filtration membrane thus separates the product in the PTS body from the conveying air. Any gas which is suitable for the respective production process, such as compressed air or nitrogen, can be selected as the conveying gas.
The valves are connected to an automatic sequencer. They open and close following a predefined time sequence. This guarantees a gentle transfer with little mechanical stress being exerted on the product. Moreover, product can be discharged into the reactor without oxygen input or dust emissions. Suction, discharging and waiting periods are set in accordance with the production procedures.