Here is a good talk on that…
Here is a good talk on that subject.
https://www.bulk-online.com/en/forum/mechanical-conveying/belt-flap-staggered-return-idlers
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1. I am unaware of a…
1. I am unaware of a reference regarding energy losses due to belt flap etc, and
1a. I propose this energy loss is unlikely to be significant for engineering considerations associated with typical applications.
2. The following resonance calculation reference 3.5 may be of interest as a start:
https://www.scribd.com/document/445849108/Advances-in-the-Design-of-Mechanical-conveyors-AW-Roberts-pdf
Regards,
Lyle
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Calculating Belt Flap Energy Losses
Gentlemen. I was wondering if anyone can advise whether there are equations to quantify the energy losses caused by return run belt flap and the increased loading on the conveyor drive. I am now investigating tripping problems on a 1600mm BW x 1.2km length conveyor with a steel cord belt and flat return rolls. The flapping problem occurs along the entire return run. Thank you.
Barry
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