Particulate transfer system for transferring particulate and a method of use

摘要

A particulate transfer system (6) comprising: a particulate transfer device (6) capable of fluidizing (10) and transferring (70) particulate and a container (2) in which it fits. The device (6) can be placed on a top surface of particulate (4) in the container (2) and operated such that it travels towards the bottom of the container (2) as it fluidizes at least about 50 percent of the area of the top surface of the particulate (4) and removes (24) particulate. A method of using the system is provided.