MATRIX PROJECTS

MONOCAL FLOW AGENT BLENDING AND CONVEYING

May 15, 2003

Matrix provided the structural, mechanical, electrical and controls expertise in designing a bulk bag unloading and dense phase distribution of a flow agent known as Trical (TriCalcium Phosphate) for blending ahead of transfer of two different monocal products. The dense phase transfer of the Trical was over 300ft and was automated to refill batch weigh systems on demand. Acrison weigh feeders were used to drop minor 1-2% Trical batches into Nol-Tec Air Blender/Transporters for conveying to storage silos ahead of packaging operations.

Due to several dense phase transporters throughout the process, each blend/convey cycle was sequenced with priorities within communications between multiple control systems in order to optimize plant air pressure.

These products are phosphorus based leavening acids for addition to baking powders requiring all stainless steel material touching components and proper food grade design practices.