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Fig. 267 Hopper Eductor Description: This unit was designed as an economical way to mix dry product with
a liquid stream. 2-3
Fig. 254 Hopper Eductor Description: This unit was designed to obtain efficient liquid to solids entrainment
ratios and maximum discharge pressure capabilities. 4-5
Fig. 227 Inline Solid Mixing Eductor Description: The inline suction connection allows for easy installation
when the mixture is discharged directly into the top of a vessel. 6
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Both the motive liquid and the entrained material are intimately
mixed in the throat of the eductor and are discharged against back
pressure. Table 3 on page 2 shows the estimated capacities and
F
water consumptions for Solids/Liquid Mixing Eductors.
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FIG. 254 HOPPER TYPE EDUCTOR REGULATING VALVE. Controls by-passed wash-down liquid
to provide smooth flow down hopper sides and prevent
excess agitation and splashing.
APPLICATION
S&K Fig. 254 Hopper Type Eductors are made for handling
slurries or dry solids in granular form and are used extensively
WASH-DOWN NOZZLES.
for ejecting sludges from tank bottoms, for pumping sand from BY-PASS
FROM Liquid by-passed from the main
PRESSURE SUCTION. Mate- pressure liquid line washes the
filter beds and for washing and conveying granular materials. LIQUID LINE rials handled can material into the suction inlet and
prevents bridging of the material.
be fine powders,
granular solids, The wash-down liquid seals the
suction against entrainment of
CONSTRUCTION slurries, drilling
muds, semi-solids excess air and increases suction
such as crushable capacity about 3 times.
foodstuffs.
Standard Fig. 254 Eductors are made in cast iron and have
hardened steel nozzles and throat bushings. Special materials DISCHARGE
CONNECTION
are also available on order. The nozzle and throat are both
easily replaced. PRESSURE
CONNECTION
Standard sizes include 1 ⁄2", 2", 3", 4" and 6", while larger sizes
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Fig. 254-A. Sectional view of Hopper Type Eductor. Note that pressure water is
of special construction can be made to order to meet exact bypassed from the pressure line to the eductor wash-down nozzles in the eductor
hopper. The liquid issuing from the wash-down nozzles washes the material down
requirements. Pressure and discharge connections can be into the hopper and prevents bridging of the material. Also, the wash-down of the
fitted for hose when maximum portability is desired. The liquid seals the suction against entrainment of excess quantities of air and, thus,
handles and supporting feet are optional equipment. increases suction capacity approximately three times. The wash-down nozzles
are large and a regulating valve is provided so that the jet velocity can be reduced
OPERATION to provide smooth flow down the hopper sides and prevent excess agitation and
splashing. If wash-down liquid cannot be used, the capacities shown in Table 6
Agitating jets keep the material from adhering to the sides of the will have to be divided by approximately three.
hopper and keep it moving down into the eductor. Pressure
water, passing through the eductor nozzle, entrains the sand, Table 6. Suction Capacities and Water Consumption of
sludge or other materials and discharges into the piping system. 1.5” S&K Hopper Type Eductor, Fig. 254
Under normal operating conditions, the pressure should be 4
Operating Water Pressure psi Gauge 30 40 50 60
times the discharge head and the eductor should handle from 1
to 3 lbs. of sand per gallon of water. It will handle equivalent Suction Capacity Cu. Ft. per Hr. 13 36 72 90
volumes of other materials. Maximum Discharge Pressure psi
14 17 18 20
Gauge
Table 5. Sizes and Dimensions of S&K Hopper Type Motive Water Consumption gpm* 35 40 45 50
Eductors, Fig. 254 *Based on using approximately 10% motive water through wash-down nozzles.
Note: Fig. 254 Eductors are built on special order for specific operating
Size in Connection in Inches Dimensions in Inches conditions. The table above is indicative only of what can be accomplished under
Inches Discharge Pressure certain conditions. For capacity characteristics for your operation, please contact
A B C D our engineers.
1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 13 5/8 11 1/2 18 15 1/4
Table 7. Typical Materials Handled By S&K Fig. 254
2 2 2 14 1/2 13 3/4 21 17 3/4 Eductors (Many others not listed)
3 3 2 1/2 17 3/4 17 1/2 23 3/8 19 3/4
Approx. Bulk
4 4 4 18 24 1/4 24 19 1/2 Material Density Lbs. Per
cu. ft.
6 6 6 26 34 1/2 36 26
Borax 50-55
Charcoal 18-28
Dietemaceous Earth 10-20
C Lime, Pebble 56
Line, Powdered 32-40
Mesh 60-65
Fly Ash 35-40
Resin 67
Salt, Granulated 45-51
D
Salt, Rock 70-80
Type 254(1) Sand, Damp 75-85
Sand, Dry 90-100
Sawdust, Dry 13
Sode Ash, Light 20-35
Sodium Nitrate, Dry 80
A B
Sulphur, Powdered 50-60
Wheat 48
Zinc Oxide, Powdered, Dry 10-35
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FIG. 227 SOLIDS MIXING EDUCTOR Estimated Capacities for 1-1/2" Fig. 227 Mixing Eductor
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Size 20
Cap. Ratio
(In Inches) 5 PSIG DISCHARGE PRESSURE
18
1 1/4 0.62
1 1/2 1.00 16
Suction Capacity, cu.ft./hr
2 1.43
14
2 1/2 2.86
12
3 4.76
4 8.80 10
6 Size Ratio
1.25" 0.62
1.5 1.00
4 2 1.43
2.5 2.86
3 4.76
2 4 8.80
0
F 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Motive Pressure, psig
C
B Sizes and Dimensions of Fig. 227 Hopper-Equipped Eductor
Dimensions in Inches Wgt.
E A B C D E F G (Lbs)
D
1 1/4 3/4 1 9/16 6 7/16 1 13/16 39 5/8 47 5/8 31
1 1/2 3/4 2 8 13/16 2 39 1/4 50 36
2 1 2 1/2 9 1/8 2 1/4 38 1/2 49 7/8 45
2 1/2 1 1/4 2 3/4 11 1/4 2 3/8 37 7/8 51 7/8 51
A 3 1 1/2 3 1/16 13 5/16 2 3/4 37 53 3/8 58
4 2 3 5/8 17 1/16 3 3/16 35 1/2 56 3/16 70
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Oak, red 32-45 - Sewage, sludge 40-50 - Wheat, cracked 40-45 30 - 45°
Oats 26-28 32° Shales, solid 162 - Wood Chips 10-30 45° & Up
Oats, rolled 19 30 - 45° Shales, broken 85-100 30 - 45° Wood Flour 16-35 -
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