Editorial Outlook Issue 2/2012
Dates:
Publication Date: April 4, 2012
Booking Deadline: March 23, 2012
Topics:
- Focus “Fire & Explosion Protection”
Advances in Explosion Protection Technology
Explosion protection techniques have been undergoing several refinements as a result of the implementation of legislative requirements and the innovative developments of products by suppliers. The extended use of explosion protection standards and demands from industry users for best practice solutions has not only resulted in additional products with improved performances. The focus presents some of the most important advances in this area.
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- Product Overview "Belt Cleaning Equipment"
Different Applications need different Solutions
Most belt conveyor application require belt cleaning system for efficient operation. Due to higher belt speeds, material throughput operation and maintenance staff, even greater demands are placed on the cleaning efficiency of these systems. The article provides an overview of the various techniques available on the market, with examples from selected manufacturers, and their suitability for the different applications.
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- Open Pit Mining
In-Pit Crushing and Conveying Bench Operations
In-pit crushing and conveying systems have come under growing scrutiny as a perceived mitigation to fuel and equipment price fluctuations, labour shortages and the need to move ever increasing volumes of material. Individual vendors and delivery organisations are offering a sometimes confusing array of systems. One system does not suit all operations. The article documents the factors that should be considered in assessing the suitability of different IPCC systems.
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- Belt Conveyor Technology
Modernisation of Belt Conveyor Systems
It is necessary for any mine or bulk material handling facility to look at ways to improve productivity, efficiency and safety. It helps ensure that the mine or plant is running to their optimum capacities , maximizing the tonnes per hour and producing the highest quality product with as little impact to the environment as possible. Some recent advancements or modernisations have been accomplished through conveyors designed with new chutes in the transfer points.
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- Biomass Handling
Feeder Technology for Biomass Energy
Feeding biomass materials into pyrolysis and gasifier processes to produce energy can be a difficult task. Biomass energy is derived from a wide variety of fuels and materials are often poor flowing and may contain foreign matter. The challenge for biomass energy companies is to feed this material at a consistent rate at an elevated temperature, while preventing air ingress. Plug screw feeder technology is proving to be particularly effective in meeting these conditions for continuous plant operation.
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- Dust Control
Settled and Airborne Dust Control at Port of Veracruz
A stevedoring and bulk cargo distribution centre in Mexico has selected a powerful dust suppression technology to maximise productivity and minimise water usage, while protecting workers, the sensitive marine environment and nearby downtown community. The atomised mist equipment replaces manual hose spraying techniques, enabling the company to effectively manage both settled dust and airborne particles, saving money on water charges and redirecting manpower to core activities.
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- Science & Technology
Belt Conveyor Indentation Loss
To reduce energy consumption of belt conveyors, and, thus, transport cost bas become one of the most important factors in belt conveyor design. Energy loss due to rolling resistance of rubber conveyor belts is a major factor in conveyor design and its determination is dependent on the properties of the rubber compound of the belt backing. By means of a simple one dimensional material model with simple calculation methods of the indentation resistance this article shows that the indentation loss factor can vary considerably with the strain amplitude impressed upon the backing under typical design loads.
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- Additional Topics:
- Process Automation & Instrumentation
- Silo Systems, Storage & Transport Containers
- Pneumatic & Hydraulic Conveying
- Rail & Road Transportation
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Contacts:
Klaus-Michael Göhler
Advertising Manager
Phone: +49 931 418 2716
Fax: +49 931 418 2090
klaus.goehler@vogel.de
Marcel Dröttboom
Editor-in-Chief bulk solids handling
Phone: +49 931 418 2301
Fax: +49 931 418 2090
marcel.droettboom@vogel.de
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