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Answers to Conveyor Tutorial Questions (11 to 13

and Typical Questions)

11. List 3 types of screw blades which are popularly used in a screw conveyor.

Answer:

1. Helicoid blades: Commonly used for moving granular or powdery materials.

2. Ribbon blades: Suitable for sticky or viscous materials to avoid clogging.

3. Paddle blades: Used for mixing materials during transport.

12. Why are the idlers in a belt conveyor system required? Give 2 reasons.

Answer:

1. Support for the belt: Idlers prevent sagging and ensure the belt remains aligned during operation.

2. Reduction of friction: They help reduce friction between the belt and conveyor structure,
enhancing efficiency.

13. When the number of plies is high in a belt, what does it imply?

Answer:

1. High tensile strength: More plies mean the belt can handle heavier loads and higher tension.

2. Increased durability: It also increases the belt's resistance to wear and tear.

Typical Questions Section

1. What would be the initial estimate of the width of a fabric ply belt to be selected from ISO 251
Belt Catalogue for use in a horizontal belt conveyor that is intended to handle 10,000 t/h of medium
load cement at a speed of 2.5 m/s over a distance of 100 m, assuming the cement settles on the
belt material as a sized lump with average lump size of 170 mm?

Answer: Use capacity (Q), speed (V), and material properties to consult ISO 251 catalog for the
width.

2. What would be the initial estimate of the width of a fabric ply belt to be selected from BS 490 Belt
Catalogue for the same application?

Answer: Use the BS 490 catalog and calculate based on the given data.

3. Confirm if the selected belt will indeed be able to meet the capacity requirement.

Answer: Verify capacity using Q = A * V * ρ and check against the belt's specifications.
4. If the belt is able to meet the capacity requirement, are you convinced the belt will also function
reliably in terms of strength?

Answer: Check tensile strength and safety factors against operational load and tension.

5. If the belt is not able to meet the capacity requirement, what measures will you recommend so
that it satisfies both capacity and strength considerations?

Answer:

1. Increase the belt width.

2. Use a belt with higher tensile strength.

3. Adjust the belt speed if possible.

6. Preliminary design of a screw conveyor for the bakery:

Answer:

(i) Configuration of the screw blades: Use ribbon blades for sticky flour.

(ii) Screw diameter and pitch: Estimate using Q = (π * D^2 * P * N * K) / 4.

(iii) Minimum motor rating: Calculate using P = (Q * H) / (η * g).

7. Replacement belt for cashew nut conveyor:

Answer: Replace with a belt width of approximately 1000 mm to handle increased load.

8. Maximum chain tension in a chain pan conveyor:

Answer: T = W * L * µ, where W is weight per unit length, L is conveyor length, and µ is friction
coefficient.

9. Maximum speed of chain conveyor with overlapping trays:

Answer: Find speed using P = T * V, ensuring T <= 30 kN.

10. Modified chain conveyor with overlapping pans:

Answer: Repeat tension and speed calculations for modified pans.

11. Overhead chain conveyor with spaced containers:

Answer: Ensure load distribution and account for pin diameter and chain strength.

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