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Dynamics of Multiple Drive Belt Conveyor Systems
Author(s) -
Nuttall Ashley J. G.,
Lodewijks Gabriël
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
particle and particle systems characterization
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.877
H-Index - 56
eISSN - 1521-4117
pISSN - 0934-0866
DOI - 10.1002/ppsc.200601118
Subject(s) - belt conveyor , conveyor belt , belt drive , dynamics (music) , computer science , conveyor system , control theory (sociology) , simulation , automotive engineering , mechanical engineering , engineering , physics , pulley , acoustics , control (management) , artificial intelligence
This paper investigates the dynamic starting behavior of long multiple drive belt conveyors. By simulating a speed controlled start procedure with a dynamic model, a comparison is made between the starting behavior of a single and a multiple drive layout, with no load on the belt. These simulations are also compared with simulations of a multiple drive layout that is configured for a loaded belt. These results show that a link can be established between the dynamic behavior of the belt sections in a multiple drive belt conveyor and a single driven conveyor system.