Determination of Pneumatic Conveying Characteristics of Canola

In this study, it was aimed to determine the pneumatic conveying characteristics of canola seeds (Brasicca napus Oleifera sp). The physical properties, pressure drop, air velocity, power consumption characteristics of Turan variety canola seeds were investigated. Three different canola moisture, three different pipe diameters, three different material feed flow rates and five different air velocities were used and the effects of these factors on the pneumatic conveying characteristics of the canola were examined. The pneumatic conveying of canola seeds was carried out at the positive pressure pneumatic conveyor. The pressure drop and power consumption have increased with the increase of air velocity. The lowest pressure drop and power consumption values were obtained in conveying with pipe diameter of 70.3 mm, canola moisture of 16.54%, compressor speed of 1150 rpm and conveying capacity of 3.89 t/h. The lowest power consumption was achieved with the conveying of the canola at 6.36% moisture, 7.49 t/h material feed flow rate and 1150 rpm compressor speed. In trials, the pressure drop decreased when the pipe diameter was increased.