27-09-2014, 01:43 PM
Abstracts: Bulk material transportation requirements have continued to press the belt conveyor industry to carry higher tonnages some distances and more diverse routes. In order keep up, significant technology advances have been required in the field of system design, analysis and numerical simulation. The application of traditional components in non-traditional applications requiring horizontal curves and intermediate drives have changed and expanded belt conveyor possibilities. Examples of complex conveying applications along with the numerical tools required to insure reliability and availability will be reviewed. Although the title of this presentation indicates “new” developments in belt conveyor technology will be presented.