Raw Material Handling

Raw materials can be handled in a variety of ways. Molten sulphur is typically either stored in an underground storage tank or an above ground tank, both would typically be steam jacketed tanks. The molten sulphur is typically stored as close as possible to the Drop Forming unit(s).



Bentonite and other materials such as micronutrient oxides can be stored either in bulk or packaged. The most important part of a storage plan for bentonite and micronutrient oxides is to design this part of the facility such that the materials can be easily unloaded and easily weighed prior to mixing with the molten sulphur. Materials with different weights must be able to be metered properly when being added to the molten sulphur to ensure the highest level of quality control is being achieved.