Circular Homogenizing Stacker Reclaimer System
The Circular Homogenizing Stacker Reclaimer System (CHO) stacks Bulk Material in one ring-shaped pile. The Circular Stacker is located on the centre column, allowing rotation and luffing motion, hence building the material in a chevron or cone shaped shell. Its height above the top of the pile is kept at a minimum distance to reduce dust emission.
The Reclaimer Bridge rotates around the central column. Reclaiming Bulk Material such as woodchips, limestone, or coal, takes place from the face of the pile by a harrow travelling on the Bridge Reclaimer. The sweeping movements of the harrow homogenizes the Bulk Material as well as allows the Bulk Material to slide on the pile base. It is then reclaimed to an Output Conveyor via the reclaiming arm located below the bridge structure.