The GUNT trainer provides hands-on demonstration and analysis of different discharge types in silos, such as mass flow, funnel flow, and arching. It helps users understand how bulk solids behave during outflow based on flow properties, silo geometry, and wall materials. Designed in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Schulze, this trainer is ideal for evaluating practical silo designs and optimizing bulk solid handling systems.
Product Features
- Two transparent silos with different wall materials for comparative studies
- Wedge-shaped hoppers with adjustable inclination and width for various flow conditions
- Visual observation of mass flow, funnel flow, and arching discharge behaviors
- Simulates real-world outflow scenarios based on flow property and geometry variations
- Integrated weighing system to measure discharged bulk solids
- Data collection for weight, time, and geometry supports performance evaluation
- Developed in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Schulze (Braunschweig / Wolfenbüttel University of Applied Sciences)
- Recommended material: Flour (German type 405) for arching experiments
- Designed for educational, industrial, and research applications
Benefits
- Reinforces understanding of key silo discharge types and flow behavior
- Validates practical silo designs using real experimental results
- Enables comparison of silo performance with different wall materials and geometries
- Supports troubleshooting and optimization of storage and discharge systems
- Works as a complement to CE 200 Flow Properties of Bulk Solids Trainer
Why Choose the GUNT Silo Flow Trainer?
The GUNT helps users visualize and quantify how flow properties, geometry, and wall material impact silo performance. A valuable tool in engineering education and process optimization, the bridges the gap between theory and real-world bulk solids handling. Use it alongside CE 200 to fully understand and evaluate silo discharge behavior.
