Modelling of the Working Process of Vibratory Conveyors Applied in the Metallurgical Industry

Abstract

The suitability of the currently used vibratory transport models for the case of applying the vibratory conveyors in the metallurgical industry, was analysed in the hereby paper. It was found that these models, due to not taking into account an influence of the air flow through the feed layer, do not usually correspond with conditions occurring in this industry. The analysis of the productivity of vibratory conveyors applied in the metallurgical industry should include an influence of dusty and powdery fractions present in transported materials, since the air flow resistance can cause-in such cases-a significant decrease of the transport velocity. The mathematical and simulation model of the feed, taking into account the influence of the air flowing through the feed, was formulated in the study. Its compatibility with experimental investigations was also pointed out.

Keywords

• vibratory conveyors
• feed models
• transport velocity
• air flow resistance