Dryers
How many filters are in the dryer cabinet?
2
How many hoppers are in the Blender stand?
4
What is the purpose of the smartstands on the 5th floor?
To move chip from Silo to Daybin
How many Daybins does Phase 1 have?
9
How many Extruders per line?
2
What is inside the two beds in the dryer cabinet?
Desiccant
How many hoppers are vacuum-fed?
3
What do the overhead connections on the smartstand go to?
Daybin receiver hopper
What makes Daybins 1 & 2 different from the rest?
They have blending hoppers on top
How many heating zones on the Extruder?
6
Where does air enter the dryer hopper?
Through the bottom
How can you change the flowrate on the shaker trays?
By changing how much the tray shakes
How do smartstands know a connection is made?
A wire on the hoses senses when one end is connected to the smartstand
What kind of sensors are the high-level sensors?
Rotary level sensors
What are the 4 different zones on the screw?
Feed, Compression, Metering, & Mixing
What is the target ppm we want to stay below when drying chip?
30 ppm
How much does the calibration block weigh?
10 lbs
How does a daybin know to stop calling for chip?
When the rotary sensors feel more resistance
What are the 2 types of probes on the Extruder?
Temperature & Pressure
What are the 3 main factors that effect drying?
Air Temperature, Air Flow, & Residence Time
How do you shut down an Extruder?
Turn the Blender off