Power Consumption Model of Permanent-Magnet Direct-Drive Belt Conveyor System Based on GACO–BP

Permanent-magnet direct-drive belt conveyors (PMDDBCs) rotate at high speed most of the time, resulting in a large number of invalid energy consumption. To realize the speed regulation of PMDDBC, it is necessary to clarify the relationship between the belt speed, coal quantity of the conveyor and total power of the system. Based on the BP neural network, this paper establishes the power consumption model of PMDDBC, which is related to coal quantity, belt speed and total power. Furthermore, an improved hybrid algorithm (GACO) that combines the advantages of genetic algorithm (GA) and ant colony optimization (ACO) is proposed to optimize the BP power consumption model. The GACO–BP power consumption model is obtained. The original power consumption model is compared with the GACO–BP power consumption model through experiments. Results demonstrate that the GACO–BP power consumption model reduces various prediction errors, while the optimization ability, prediction accuracy and convergence speed are significantly enhanced. It provides a reliable speed regulation basis for the permanent-magnet direct-drive belt conveyor system and also provides a theoretical reference for energy savings and consumption reduction in the coal industry.

Control Algorithm of Permanent Magnet Direct Drive Belt Conveyor System for Mining Based on Reduced Order Model

Over the decades, permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) has been widely used in coal mine production. In this paper, an optimized neural network predictive controller (NNPC) of permanent magnet direct drive belt conveyor system (BCS) for mining based on reduced order model (ROM) is established. First, in order to establish the full order model of the permanent magnet direct drive BCS, CEMA is used for dynamic analysis, and the dynamic equation of the permanent magnet direct drive BCS is established. Second, the Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD) method is used to reduce the order in this paper. Finally, the NNPC of permanent magnet direct drive BCS based on the ROM is proposed. The simulation result shows that the order of BCS model is effectively reduced by the POD method. The NNPC based on the ROM has a good performance in the control of permanent magnet direct drive BCS, and the error between of the full order model and the ROM is 0.19[Formula: see text]m/s.

INFLUENCE OF 3D PRINTING technology OF AUTOMOTIVE PARTS MADE OF PLASTICS ON THEIR TRIBOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

This paper presents results of tribological examinations of chosen automotive subassemblies made of plastics by using of 3D-printing. The influence of chosen technological parameters, i.e. plastic temperature, the velocity of printing head, and the height of deposited simple layer on wear of samples produced of PA 12 polymer rubbing against hard anodised sliding guide of car sunroof is defined. It was found that samples printed at minimal temperature (t = 240°C), a minimal height of deposited simple layer (h = 0,1 mm), and a minimal (40 mm/s) and maximal (v = 60 mm/s) deposition velocity show the minimal wear. Examining under similar conditions (p = 0.4 MPa, v = 2.5 m/s, reciprocating movement) of samples made by using press moulding cut out from car sub-assemblies for a comparison were carried out. As a result of experiments, it was concluded that the wear intensity of roller stretching drive belt made from composite (PA15GF) and the wear intensity of the belt itself during sliding, caused by seizure of bearing, is so high that menaces engine with damage.

SYSTEM OF TENSION ALIGNMENT OF TWO CIRCUITS OF THE DRIVE BELT OF THE MOVEMENT OF THE 3D PRINTER CARRIAGE

Existing drive belt tensioning systems in FDM 3D printers are considered. A comparative analysis of tensioning systems has been carried out, which has shown that the existing systems are characterized by the phenomenon of asymmetry of the action of forces during the stretching of the drive belt. A new design has been proposed and developed, which is a unit mounted in a 3D printer that equalizes the forces of tension of the drive belt and damping of vibrations in an FDM 3D printer.

POSSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF THE VERTICAL SPINDLE COTTON PICKER

In order for the use of the vertical-spindle cotton picker, created in Uzbekistan, to be economically effective, it is necessary, first of all, to increase its completeness of harvest. This indicator depends on many factors. However, the most important factor is that the spindle friction drive function is inadequate. Friction forces between the friction drive belts and the spindle roller determine its tagging capacity. The magnitude of the friction force depends on the pressure of the belts on the roller, which in turn depends on the tension of the drive belts. The article analyzes how much the tension of the drive belts in economic conditions meets the requirements.Key words:completeness of cotton picking by the apparatus; friction drive; belt tension; traction ability; direction and magnitude of the absolute speed of the spindle tooth; moment of power; variability of the angular speed of the spindle; gripping power of the tooth

Non-reloading coal transportation in the eastern inclined shaft of “Raspadskaya” mine

The planned increase in the mine output from 6.5 to 13.6 million tons per year has set the task of reconstructing a conveyor transport in the eastern inclined shaft of the Raspadskaya mine. The roadway length is 4100 m; the reduced inclination angle is +7°40´. An attempt was made to combine all the positive global practices in one project: the distribution of drive power along the length of a conveyor belt, minimizing the capital cost of implementation. Within the framework of this article, an approach to choosing the speed of a con-veyor belt is discussed, a comparative analysis of the two most com-mon types of intermediate “tripper-type” and “belt-to-belt” drives is given; calculation of a belt conveyor with intermediate “belt-to-belt” drives providing non-reloading conveying in the eastern inclined shaft. Pull force calculations showed that a conveyor belt with four interme-diate “belt-to-belt” drives can be implemented as follows: belt width – 1400 mm, belt speed – 4.0 m/s, mono-material load-carrying belt – PVG-4000, mono-material drive belt – PVG-1400, 2-pulley drive units when mounted on one side: head drive power – 2×1000 = 2000 kW, intermediate drive power – 2×1600 = 3200 kW. Thus, the use of a conveyor belt with four intermediate “belt-to-belt” drives in the in-clined shaft will give the following results: non-reloading transporta-tion over the entire length of the shaft, reducing the additional degra-dation of transported coal due to the exclusion of reloading points, minimizing costs through the use of less durable belts, minimizing costs of sinking an inclined shaft of a smaller cross-section.

Speed control of high power multiple drive belt conveyors

Belt conveyors play a very important role in the continuous transport o f bulk and piece material, especially in the mining industry. However, the use o f belt conveyors results in high electricity consumption. A reduction in the power consumption can be achieved by adjusting the speed o f the belt conveyor to match the material flow. However, inappropriate and frequent speed changes can cause serious damage to the conveyor elements. This paper presents a procedure for adjusting the belt conveyor speed to match the profile o f the material on the belt, as well as a detailed procedure for determining the time needed to accelerate/decelerate the belt conveyor. The research was performed on an actual 640 m long belt conveyor used for transport o f overburden at the surface mine Drmno (Serbia). The simulation results show that the speed regulation is completely justified because the conveyor operated at speeds lower than nominal throughout the testing.