Cholesterol content and fatty acid composition of egg yolk of grey nandu (Rhea americana)

A device for the pneumatic conveyance of particulate substance having a specific gravity of 0.1 to 15.0 g/cm2 and a particle size of between 0.1 to 300 mum includes a flat plate like filter element between a pump chamber and sources of positive and negative pressure. The flat plate filter element provides a desired pressure drop and is cleaned of particulate material during operation of the device upon application of positive pressure.