Advanced computer modeling techniques expand belt conveyor technology
Increased mining production is continuing to challenge engineers and manufacturers to keep up. The pressure to produce larger and more versatile equipment is increasing. This paper will show some recent major projects in the belt conveyor industry that have pushed the limits of design and engineering technology. Also, it will discuss the systems engineering discipline and advanced computer modeling tools that have helped make these achievements possible. Several examples of technologically advanced designs will be reviewed. However, new technology can sometimes produce increased problems with equipment availability and reliability if not carefully developed. Computer modeling techniques that help one design larger equipment can also compound operational headaches if engineering processes and algorithms are not carefully analyzed every step of the way.
- Research Organization:
- Alspaugh Engineering (US)
- OSTI ID:
- 20015496
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 94th Regular Meeting of the Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute, Snowmass Village, CO (US), 06/27/1998--06/29/1998; Other Information: PBD: [1998]; Related Information: In: Proceedings, 94th regular meeting: The Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute, by Finnie, D.G. [ed.], 144 pages.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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