An index that correlates service performance and energy consumption of belt conveyors

FME Transactions

Dentsoras A.¹  Markos P.¹ 

[1] University of Patras, Dept. of Mech. Eng. & Aeronautics Machine Design Lab., Greece;

关键词: index;    service performace;    energy consumption;    belt conveyor;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

In the present paper, an index is proposed for belt conveyors that represents the evaluation of the overall functional/design efficiency by considering both energy and service performance. To obtain index value, energy consumption data - that are extracted from a detailed energy analysis of the examined conveyor - are correlated to service performance data derived from the analysis of material handling capability of the conveyor within the context of the set operational requirements and functional conditions. The proposed index is exemplified through a case study of a simple inclined belt conveyor for which a detailed energy consumption model is developed. Different technical specifications and operational conditions are tested. The proposed approach proves that the index depicts adequately the effect of any design solution or operational decision to the overall efficiency of the conveyor.

【 授权许可】

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