Drives for overland conveyors and lessons learned

Abstract

Many considerations must be taken into account when designing and selecting drives for overland conveyors. This paper will concentrate on the key design factors, drive location, client and site influences, equipment vendor, and recommended practices during the design and selection process of the drive equipment. In addition, design program alternatives will be discussed, along with key input item variables which may influence the design process. Design related considerations for multiple VFD's and their position on the conveyor will also be included. Field related tolerances, start-up considerations and operating conditions will also be discussed as to how these factors relate to the original design. Finally, discussion of past project lessons learned.