Development of a New Generation Low Rolling Resistance Conveyor Belt

在澳大利亚的采矿和选矿工业中，皮带输送系统被广泛用于运输散装材料。带式输送机的能耗很大，主要由托辊进入皮带底盖的压痕滚动阻力所控制。该项目将开发技术，通过采用新的叠层低能量损失皮带盖来设计更节能的输送机。由于澳大利亚矿产出口额超过1000亿美元，再加上澳大利亚采矿作业通常需要相当长的运输距离，这项研究的结果将为这些至关重要的行业带来显著的能源节约和经济效益。

Belt conveying systems are employed extensively to transport bulk materials within Australia's mining and mineral processing industries. The energy consumption of belt conveyors are significant and dominated by the indentation rolling resistance of the idler rolls into the bottom cover of the belt. This project will develop technology to design more energy efficient conveyors by employing new laminated low energy loss belt covers. With Australian mineral exports exceeding $100 billion, coupled with the considerable transportation distances often necessary in Australian mining operations, the outcomes of this research will result in significant energy savings and economic benefits to these vital industries.