Particulate media conveying systems and apparatuses

摘要

Novel systems and apparatuses for conveying particulate media are disclosed. One such system may include a conveying tank configured to receive media and push it out to a media distribution valve to be distributed to any desired destination. The media distribution valve is preferably a multi-port, pinch valve having a drain to dump any residual media not distributed through the distribution valve. One or more blast dispensers may be in communication with the media distribution valve. Each blast dispenser may be in communication with a blast chamber, which also may be in communication with the media distribution valve. A screen classifier may be in communication with the media distribution valve to receive and screen media from the blast chamber, for example, before being conveyed, if desired, through one or more conveying tanks through the media distribution valve.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
a conveying tank; and a media distribution valve in communication with the conveying tank, wherein the media distribution valve comprises a vertical central passageway, a first particulate media resistant valve connected to and angled away from the vertical central passageway, a second particulate media resistant valve connected to and angled away from the vertical central passageway, and a third particulate media resistant valve connected to and extending axially away from the vertical central passageway; said tank feeding to the media distribution valve, and a blast dispenser being fed by the media distribution valve.