Abstract
One of the most common and the most versatile conveying technologies is pneumatic transportation. These conveyors are applied to transport in various industries, one of which is the food industry. In this book chapter, a brief but informative description of the pneumatic transportation systems is provided. First, the advantages and disadvantages of pneumatic systems are presented. System flexibility, higher safety, and easier automation are some of the advantages, while higher energy consumption and the limited conveying speed of fragile material are important disadvantages that should be considered. Some of the applications of pneumatic conveyors in the food industry are also mentioned in this chapter. Cereal, sugar, and coffee processing facilities are some of the users of these conveying systems. There is also useful information about the main components and different types of pneumatic systems in this chapter. Positive and negative modes, and dilute and dense phases are then reviewed. In the last section, a useful narrative about one of the important issues in pneumatic conveying systems, that is, the pressure drop, is provided.
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