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Bulk Solid Interactions in Belt Conveying Systems: Transition Zone
Author(s) -
Ilic Dusan D.,
Wheeler Craig A.,
Roberts Alan W.
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.200601132
Subject(s) - transition zone , pulley , mechanics , materials science , conveyor belt , head (geology) , mechanical engineering , geology , physics , engineering , geochemistry , geomorphology
In belt conveying systems, bulk solid material immediately prior to discharge moves from a troughed profile on the last idler set to a flat profile at the head pulley. How the bulk solid material behaves in this zone is a function of the material properties of the bulk solid and the transition time, which in turn depends on the transition length and belt speed. The accurate determination of the discharge profile is essential for effective transfer chute design. This paper describes an experimental test rig which aims to simulate the motion of the bulk solid material on the conveyor belt during transportation and throughout the transition zone. Results are presented and compared to existing theoretical approximations.