Elsevier Belt Conveying of Minerals (Woodhead Publishing Series in Metals and Surface Engineering)

A comprehensive reference on the science and technology of belt conveyors, aimed at professionals and higher level students in the mining and quarrying industries. The book covers design, manufacture, installation, operation, safety, and in-service monitoring and control. Aspects considered include factors involved in the design and selection of drives and belts; testing; joining of conveyor belts; standardisation of belts; and belt test methods. Case studies are included to illustrate practical aspects of installation and operation. Key Features: a comprehensive reference on the science and technology of belt conveyors; provides a balanced view of the technical issues associated with belt conveyors; investigates conveyor design and outlines the principles of construction; case studies illustrate practical aspects of installation and operation. Contents: Introduction; History and economics of conveyor applications; Design of belt conveyors 1 power requirements and belt tensions; Design of belt conveyors 2 Hardware (Idlers, structure, pulleys, drives, tensioning devices, transfer points and belt cleaning); Belt constructions; Joining conveyor belts; Standards, test methods and their standardisation; Safety considerations Fire and electrical resistance properties of the belt conveyor; Safety considerations 2 Nip points, stored tension, man-riding and materials transportation on belts; Maintenance and monitoring; Case histories.