DEVELOPMENT OF A MECHATRONIC MODULE FOR PNEUMATIC CONVEYING OF SMALL-PIECE MATERIALS

The model has been developed for calculating the coordinates of a product particle in a collision with the inner surface of the product pipeline, as well as changing its kinematic characteristics. The developed model makes it possible to determine rational modes of pneumatic transportation and possible energy costs in the processing of various small-piece materials. Rational modes of pneumatic transportation and possible energy costs in the processing of small-piece materials are determined. The maximum pulse frequency in pneumatic transport was up to 1.5 … 20 Hz, at a pressure of up to 2.5 bar. As the time of compressed air supply to the product pipeline increases, the number of product particles reaches a maximum in the range of 0.1 … 0.2 s.