ABSTRACT

This book describes all parts of belt conveyors, their functions and different types presented one after the other with necessary illustrations covering all the basic aspects so that the reader can obtain an overall understanding of their operation and implementation within the field of bulk material handling, mining and mineral processing. Dedicated study of this work will also enable engineers to carry out minor repairs on their own without having to wait for maintenance personnel.

This is an introductory preliminary book for beginners in the field of bulk material handling, mining and mineral processing, written in lucid, easy-to-understand language, well-illustrated, and with self-explanatory descriptions that do not compromise in maintaining academic standards while dealing with the subject matter. A salient feature of this book is that all the new terminology used to describe the components and their functions has been included and explained.

Much of the content of this book has been tested and evaluated positively by graduate and postgraduate students and professional engineers of several bulk material handling plants during training programs over the last twenty-five years in India.

chapter Chapter 1|8 pages

Belt conveyor components

chapter Chapter 2|15 pages

Properties of bulk materials

chapter Chapter 3|7 pages

Belt tension

chapter Chapter 4|32 pages

Conveyor belt

chapter Chapter 5|18 pages

Idlers/Rollers

chapter Chapter 6|11 pages

Pulleys, shafts and drives

chapter Chapter 7|14 pages

Belt take-ups, cleaners and accessories

chapter Chapter 8|25 pages

Transfer points

chapter Chapter 9|10 pages

Spillage and dust control

chapter Chapter 10|3 pages

Belt training

chapter Chapter 11|5 pages

Operation, maintenance and safety

chapter Chapter 12|18 pages

Troubleshooting