Quantification and Modelling of Particle Flow Mechanisms in Conveyor Transfers

固体搬运和加工的一个关键领域是传送带之间的散装材料的转移。传送带输送的设计严重依赖于试错和/或经验，不能处理变化的颗粒特性和工艺要求的复杂性。不良的变速器设计可能会导致QC和使用寿命缩短、显著的维护/环境成本和安全问题。该项目的主要目的是对颗粒在传送带传输过程中的流动进行实验和理论研究。这将导致：开发一种新型的传送带传输设施；量化传输参数和数据；开发模型以模拟和协助设计完整的传输。

A critical area of solids handling and processing is the transfer of bulk material between conveyor belts. Design of conveyor transfers rely heavily on trial and error and/or experience and cannot cope with the complexities of varying particle properties and process requirements. Poor transfer designs can result in reduced QC and service life, significant maintenance/environmental costs and safety concerns. The main aims of this project are experimental and theoretical investigations into the flow of particulates through conveyor transfers. This will result in: development of a novel conveyor transfer facility; quantification of transfer parameters and data; development of models to simulate and assist in the design of complete transfers.