Parametric Optimization of Belt Conveyors by Energy Efficiency Criterion

Purpose. The purpose of this work is to substantiate the optimal values belt conveyor parameters, at which specific energy consumption for cargo transportation takes on lowest value. Methodology. substantiation parameters was carried out by minimizing function consumption, represents a weighing 1 kg distance m. In course research, drive force determined using contour bypass meth-od. case, loads from transported cargo, and roller supports were presented as functions width. To establish productivity speed, width these values, taking into account physical mechanical properties design features angle. Findings. I obtained dependences conveyor. Their analysis made it possible identify opti-mal width, productivity, ratio last two dif-ferent types cargo. It noted that results can be supplemented carrying calcula-tions according formula given in work. has been established value depends only angle coefficients determine losses, particular movement resistance coefficient belt; influence specified increases with an increase addition, does not depend length, its speed. Originality. obtained, Practical used energy-efficient conveyors, are characterized transportation.