Experimental research on condition monitoring of belt conveyor idlers

Journal article (2018)

Authors

X. Liu Transport Engineering and Logistics - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Y. Pang Transport Engineering and Logistics - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
G. Lodewijks University of New South Wales, Transport Engineering and Logistics - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
D. He Transport Engineering and Logistics - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Research Group
Transport Engineering and Logistics (Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering) (TU Delft)
Temperature Vibration Condition monitoring Belt conveyor Idler roll
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Published Date

2018

Language

English

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Faculty

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department

Marine and Transport Technology

Research Group

Transport Engineering and Logistics

Abstract

Belt conveyor systems are widely used in bulk material handling and transport applications. Within a belt conveyor, depending on its distance, there can be tens of thousands of idler rolls which face random failure. However, condition monitoring solutions for belt conveyor idlers is underdeveloped. This is because the choice of monitoring parameters is still arbitrary. This paper aims to investigate which parameters can represent technical condition of idler rolls for the purpose of condition monitoring. A belt conveyor test rig is developed in laboratory. Temperature and vibration sensors are applied to monitor idler rolls induced with different types of failures. Patten of temperature evolution and RMS level of vibration are extracted from the signal and analysed. It is concluded that temperature measurement at roll shafts is a straightforward and effective manner for condition monitoring of belt conveyor idlers.