Devices and systems for transporting a material suspended in a fluid,
e.g., pulverized coal, that can be assembled about a rotary element are
disclosed. The devices and systems comprise a first portion or half of a
fan wheel assembly, a second portion or half of a fan wheel assembly, and
a plurality of splice plates for connecting the first portion of the fan
wheel assembly to the second portion of the fan wheel assembly about the
rotary element. Methods of manufacturing and assembling the sectionalized
devices and systems are also provided.