Subtopic: Fluidization of granular solids – pneumatic, bucket, screw and belt conveying
Question Statement:
A bucket elevator lifts parboiled paddy (bulk density 840 kg/m³) at belt speed 2 m/s. Bucket width = 25.4 cm; its cross-section subtends 75° at the center of a 12.7 cm radius circle. Bucket spacing = 40 cm; buckets filled to 80% of capacity. Find the lifting capacity (kg/min). (Rounded to 2 decimal places)