Numerical simulation and experimental study of the influence of disk groove structure optimization on the air film flow field signature of an air-cushion sandwich belt conveyor
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Abstract
A new type of disk groove mechanism was developed and manufactured. The effects of the structural and operating factors of the disk groove on the air film loading performance were examined using single factor and orthogonal experimental methods. The results of numerical simulation and experimental studies showed that the air film loading performance correlated positively with the orifice diameter and inlet pressure, with the orifice spacing and diameter having the most significant effects, and that the belt speed boosted the air film uniformity. Meanwhile, a comparative analysis of the corresponding level values showed that an air film thickness of 0.8 mm, orifice diameter of 5 mm, orifice spacing of 30 mm, inlet pressure of 8000 Pa, and conveyor speed of 5 m/s were the optimal parameter combinations for the maximum loading capacity. To verify the accuracy of the model, a field experiment was conducted at Jiangmen Southern Conveying Machinery Engineering Co., Ltd. The air film pressure at the experimental position matched the numerical simulation results. In addition, when the number of rows was one and the air volume was 10 m3/h, the smallest value of traction resistance was obtained under minimum power consumption.
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