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Conveyor skirting can cut costs

Journal Article · · Coal Min. Process.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6147646
Conveyor skirting is discussed as a secondary job that is often overlooked by the designers of conveyor belts. To fully understand the economic impact, as well as skirting's role in controlling fugitive material, the author clarifies the term ''skirting'', which is the lower portion of the loading chute that deposits the coal onto the conveyor belt. Priorities that guide the designer are listed and include: keeping the cost of the conveyor down; keeping the power requirements down; and keeping the fabricating and construction costs down. This article also addresses the problem of material leakage through rubber seals and lists priorities of design considerations.
Research Organization:
Martin Eng Co., Neponset, IL
OSTI ID:
6147646
Journal Information:
Coal Min. Process.; (United States), Journal Name: Coal Min. Process.; (United States) Vol. 22:2; ISSN CMPRB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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