VDI 3972-2011 PDF

Scope: Stockyards for bulk material serve for storage and/or preparation for subsequent processing. To this end, the stockyards are provided with conveying equipment and machinery for stacking and reclaiming. The guideline deals with the storage of bulk material in open and roofed stockyards. In the guideline dimensions and mass-flow data have been updated, and current stockyard layouts have been included. The guideline is a tool assisting in stockyard planning and design. In addition to the available surface areas and their layout, further criteria for the design of a stockyard are its intended use, the properties of the bulk material and operational requirements with regard to, e.g., blending, homogenising and mixing. The manifold options in terms of conveying equipment furthermore depend on the mode of operation, the specified availability, the quality of, e.g., mixtures and, last but not least, the investment cost.The guideline provides detailed information and useful descriptions concerning the design and arrangement of stockyards and their mechanical equipment, also taking heed of environmental protection.

VDI 3972-2011 Referenced Document

DIN 23006-1:2005 Preparation of hard coal - Assessment of preparation equipment and processes - Part 1: General rules, balance of quantities
DIN 23006-2:2005 Preparation of hard coal - Assessment of preparation equipment and processes - Part 2: Sizing
DIN 23006-3:2005 Preparation of hard coal - Assessment of preparation equipment and processes - Part 3: Cleaning
DIN 23006-4:2005 Preparation of hard coal - Assessment of preparation equipment and processes - Part 4: Separation of solids from water
DIN 23006-5:2005 Preparation of hard coal - Assessment of preparation equipment and processes - Part 5: Size reduction and dissociation
DIN 23006-6:2005 Preparation of hard coal - Assessment of preparation equipment and processes - Part 6: Homogenizing
DIN 23006-7:2005 Preparation of hard coal - Assessment of preparation equipment and processes - Part 7: Involuntary breakage
DIN 55350-12:1989 Concepts in the field of quality and statistics; concepts relating to characteristics
VDI 1000-2010 VDI Guideline Work - Principles and procedures
VDI 2694-1970 Hoppers and silos for the storage of bulk materials
VDI 2694-2001 Bunker und Silos - Beschickung@ Lagerung und Austrag von Schuettgut
VDI 3576-2011 Rails for crane systems - Rail connections, rail beddings, rail fastenings, tolerances for crane tracks

2011 VDI 3972-2011 Stockyards for bulk material - Processes and continuous conveying equipment
1993 VDI 3972-1993 Stock yards for bulk material
1990 VDI 3972-1990 Stock yards for bulk material