A bulk material system is a collection of tools and procedures used in a variety of sectors for the handling, moving, storing, and processing of bulk materials. Generally speaking, bulk materials are huge amounts of substances that are handled in bulk rather than packaged forms, such as liquids, granules, pellets, powders, or other bulk solids. Mining, chemicals, food processing, medicines, cement, and manufacturing are just a few of the sectors that depend on these systems.
Characteristics Of Bulk Materials :
Density of the materials
Size of particles
Form (e.g., powder, flake, pellet or granule)
Liquid content (i.e. moisture content or hygroscopy)
Material properties such as abrasiveness, flammability, and toxicity