Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Section 1 — Rotary Valve Function & Process System
  3. Section 2 — Process Material Information
  4. Section 3 — Rotary Valve Sizing & Suggested Solutions
  5. Project Summary
  6. Request a Quote

Introduction

The intent of SolidFit is to offer possible sizing solutions that are specific to your project application criteria. The information you provide will generate a preliminary list of solutions, allowing for comparisons between Rotary Valve Types and Sizes during the early stages of your project scope. Project (s) may be saved for future use, copied/edited or submitted for quotation. All quote requests require review by Meyer Sales Engineers before you are presented with an offer.

Section 1 — Rotary Valve Function & Process System

  1. Project Name — Enter a name to help you identify each of your projects, for example, Silo #5, Baghouse A, etc.
  2. Click Continue to advance to each set of questions.
  1. Function of Rotary Valve — select one of the following:
    1. Airlock — Unit does not control flow of material. Acts as air seal online.
    2. Feeder — Unit controls flow of material. No significant pressure differential.
    3. Airlock/Feeder — Unit acts as air seal and controls flow of material.
  2. What's Above the Valve — select the type of device above the rotary valve.
  3. Pressure:
    1. Pressure Units — select the unit of measurement of pressure (i.e. PSI, "W.C., "Hg, or Bar).
    2. Pressure value — enter the pressure value based on your pressure units. Differential pressure > 10 PSI must be reviewed by Meyer.
      Units Range
      PSI -14.7 to 15
      " W.C. -406.8 to 419
      " Hg -30 to 0
      Bar -1 to 1.0
  4. What's Below the Valve — select the type of device below the rotary valve.
  5. Pressure:
    1. Pressure value — enter the pressure value based on your pressure units. Differential pressure > 10 PSI must be reviewed by Meyer.
      Units Range
      PSI -14.7 to 15
      " W.C. -406.8 to 419
      " Hg -30 to 0
      Bar -1 to 1.0
  6. Temperature
    1. Temperature units — specify Fahrenheit or Celsius
    2. Temperature of Material — Acceptable Operating temperatures are -25°F to 750°F, all others must be reviewed by Meyer.

Section 2 — Process material Information

  1. Flow Rate:
    1. Units — Specify the Flow Rate units of measurement (i.e. Lbs/Hr, Kg/Hr, Tons/Hr, Metric Tons/Hr.)
    2. Maximum Rate of Flow — Provide the numeric value of the flow rate.
  2. Process Material — from the dropdown menu select your material. Choose other if your material is not listed.
  3. Material Mosture % — Provide the percentage of moisture content of your material if known.
  4. Bulk Density
    1. Units — pre-selected based on the Process Material above.
    2. Bulk Density- Aerated — Typical value shown based on the Process Material selected above. May be adjusged for your specific application.
    3. Material Shape — populated based on Process Material selection. Use dropdpwn to change selection if different.
    4. Maximum particle size — populated based on Process Material selection. Use dropdown to change selection if different.
  5. Material Characteristics — if known select all that apply.
  6. Hazardous Material — if known select all that apply
  7. Abrasiveness — level of the material's abrasiveness. A selection is required.
  8. Material of Construction — choice is defaulted based on information provided or selected above.
  9. Sanitary of Cleanable? — if your process equipment requires regular cleaning or sanitizing selecting YES will limit the possible Product solutions.

Section 3 — Rotary Valve Sizing & Suggested Solutions

  1. Fill Factor % - Value is based on the function of the valve.
    Function Range
    Airlock 50% to 70% *
    Feeder Up to 90%
    Airlock/Feeder 50% to 70% *
    * Depending on ΔP
  2. Target Speed — RPM — Populated value is based on material characteristics. User can overwrite value. Maximum limiting speed of 35 RPM depending on size of valve. Consult Meyer for more information.
  3. Suggested Solutions table — Solutions based on information provided. Listed by valve size, type, RPM, etc. Relative Price is based on basic offering. Final selection will be reviewed by Meyer.
  4. Select your choice of valve and click Finish to Save and proceed.

Project Summary

Your chosen valve and application summary is displayed.
  1. Product photo is representative of the model and not of the final configuration.
    1. Edit icon — allows you to enter the application and make changes to your selections.
    2. Copy icon — allows you to copy the aplication information and make any changes necessary.
    3. Delete icon — deletes the current item selected. To start over Select New Project.
    4. Open Report button — provides a PDF of the data entered and the listing of the Suggested Solutions.
    5. Request Quote button — Generates a request to Meyer for a Quote on the selected item. You will need to Register or Login if you have an account. See next section Registration — Login.
  2. New Project — returns to the program interface and you can create your next project.
  3. Collapse All — Click to hide product selection summary.
  4. Expand All — reveals product selection summary.

Request a Quote

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