Bulk Plant Flashcards
To learn all I can about the Brighton District Bulk Plant.
Who is Bulk Plant Manager
Eric Peterson
Why do we Bulk blend cement
To create specific blends that will meet the needs of our formation. Ensures proper mix
What is the sandwich Method?
1/3 1/2 1/3 1/2 1/3
What are the different Silos at the bulk plant and sizes
Dont Know
What is the scale tank
First tank in blending process. Brings in bulk material and additives
What is the blend tank
2 tanks that accept mix from scale tank. Transfer back and forth to properly mix material
Explain Boxing
Transfer onto Truck. Fill the front pod first.
How do we catch Blend Samples
Automatically here in Brighton. Interval release to fill up a 2 gal bag
Factors that affect efficiency of bulk delivery to truck
Accublend down, Hg readers froze, trucks frozen, broken valves and compressor down
What determines volume of cement that can be loaded on bulk truck
80% of pod capacity fir cuft, and weight that is allowed in each pod of various equipment
Where does cement go if not all used on a job
Blown back into waste tank
When is field sample taken
2-3 samples taken in intervals as bulk is being blown to Red Tiger
What information is on the sample bag
Customer Name Well Name Date Cement Type Additives
When do we use pnuematic pressure
Pnuematic blows onto trucks,
When do we use Vacuum
Vacuum is more accurate when pulling in bulk and additives