Research Article

Belt Conveyor Dynamic Characteristics and Influential Factors

Table 2

Simulation parameters for the considered belt conveyor.

ParameterSymbol and value

Carrying capacity = 2000 t/h
Haul distance = 500 m
Belt width = 1.2 m
Stable operation speed = 3.15 m/s
Weight of carrying idlers = 66.0 kg
Mounting distance = 3 m
Weight of return idlers = 37.0 kg
Mounting distance = 3 m
Linear mass per unit length = 62.4 kg/m
Cross-sectional area = 0.024 × 1.2 = 0.0288 m2
Elasticity modulus = 65 × 5000 × 103/0.024 = 13.54 × 109 Pa
Rheological constant
Initial tension = 450 kN