Unique massflow estimation technique for horizontal conveyor belts

Master Thesis

1990

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Dierks, Karl Claus Alexander
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Braae, Martin
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University of Cape Town

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Department of Electrical Engineering
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Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
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Abstract
Massflows on conveyor belts need to be measured in various process streams in mineral extraction processes to ensure good plant management. Conventional weightometers are, however, too expensive to allow a widespread installation in these processes. This study investigates more economic means to measure the massflow on horizontal conveyor belts. A deterioration of accuracy resulting from an instrument using this technique is expected, but the advantages of being able to instrument entire plants is very attractive. The study uses a model a whereby the kinetic energy of the belt system is determined during a perturbation to the system. From this the massflow can be determined.
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Bibliography: leaves 185-187.

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Dierks, K. 1990. Unique massflow estimation technique for horizontal conveyor belts. University of Cape Town.

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