Thermal Imaging Study to Determine the Operational Condition of a Conveyor Belt Drive System Structure

The paper discusses the results of a study carried out to determine thermal condition conveyor power unit using imaging camera. tests covered conveyors in main haulage system carrying coal from longwall. measurements were taken with diagnostic method which measures infrared radiation emitted by an object. This technology provides means assessing imminence and severity possible failure or damage. is non-contact measuring technique offers great advantages underground mine. thermograms analysed comparing temperature distribution. An analysis operating time was also causes determined. purpose research detect changes state during operation belt that could indicate permit early maintenance eliminate chance fire. article construction principle findings obtained on determining drive are valuable source information for mine’s service.