Experimental expression of the resistance of belt conveyor’s plough

Abstract

The article deals with a theoretical expression of resistances that occur in pushing loose material off the conveyor belt surface with a single-sided plough. The working branch of a belt conveyor is designed in a flat, single-idler arrangement. Theoretical prerequisites and derivations are practically tested on a belt conveyor model in the laboratory of the Department of Research and Testing of the Institute of Transport at the Engineering Faculty of VSB-TU in Ostrava.