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The handling of bulk materials is a continuously changing science. Since very few schools teach the handling of bulk materials, it is necessary for practicing engineers to develop their own training manuals. This book is an abbreviated version of a manual used for that purpose
in our office, and developed over a period of more than 50 years. While some industrial firms follow their own practices, the trend in the past few years has been to adopt the standards of equipment manufacturers' associations and similar organizations. The selection of material and the use of drawiugs instead of photographs is based on our experience.
It is hoped that users of this text will comment on items of their choosiug to make a next edition even more responsive to the needs of the profession. Skilled professionals active in other areas may find the book useful for information and data not usually encountered in their special fields but, in general, the handbook is not for them. It should be of help in training new engineers, and as a reference for engineering students, and those active in the bulk materials handling field. In 1965, Stanley Snyder joined our staff. A short time later, he was assigned the task of coordinating all of our notes and bringing them up to date. When completelyassembled, the result proved too voluminous for practice, and had to be cut down.
During the last four years, various sections of the text were sent, for suggestions and comments, to individuals I respect for their knowledge in their special fields. In addition, some sections were tried out in practice. I felt that great weight should be given to the suggestions of those training younger people, of purchasing agents, plant operators, and maintenance personnel. All the information gathered and suggestions received were considered in preparing the present text. Every effort was made to arrive at an appropriate balance