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Belt Conveyor Capacity and Specifications

This document discusses factors that affect belt conveyor capacity for transporting materials. It provides equations for calculating capacity based on belt cross-sectional area and speed. It also discusses how material density, lump size, flowability, belt width, angle of incline, and belt speed impact capacity. Tables are included with recommendations for maximum lump sizes given belt widths, as well as typical maximum belt speeds and material capacity per belt speed.

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Belt Conveyor Capacity and Specifications

This document discusses factors that affect belt conveyor capacity for transporting materials. It provides equations for calculating capacity based on belt cross-sectional area and speed. It also discusses how material density, lump size, flowability, belt width, angle of incline, and belt speed impact capacity. Tables are included with recommendations for maximum lump sizes given belt widths, as well as typical maximum belt speeds and material capacity per belt speed.

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Belt Capacity

Q = A×V×3600
Q: the capacity, m3/hr
A: the cross sectional area, (m2)
V: the belt speed, m/s

Belt conveyor production


The mass that the conveyor handles is:
T : the mass, kg/s (ton per hr)
D : density, kg/m3 (lb/f3)

The area required to be carried, normal to the belt is:


Factors affecting belt capacity
BeltSpeed
Recommended Maximum Belt Speeds

Belt Width Necessary for a Given Lump Size


Fines: No Greater Than 1/10 Maximum Lump Size
Flowability, Angle of Surcharge-Angle of Repose

20°Troughed Belt
Three Equal Rolls Standard Edge Distance =0.055b + 0.9 Inch (b : belt width)
35°Troughed Belt
Three Equal Rolls Standard Edge Distance =0.055b + 0.9 Inch (b = belt width) d

m
Table A: Maximum recommended lump size for various belt widths

If run-of-mine coal(lump and fine together) is to be conveyed at the rate of 1200 tph, When
the maximum lump size is 12 inch, minimum belt width is 36 inch; If the lumps were
uniformly sized at 12 inch, 60 inch belt would be required,

Table B: Typical maximum belt speeds in feet per minute


Table C: Normal bulk material capacity of troughed conveyor belts in tones per hour for
each 100 fpm of belt speed

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