Driving power verification of the apron feeder for ore transportation

Abstract

This paper gives the methodology for driving power calculation of an apron feeder for ore transportation on the example of the apron feeder DO-F in the open pit of the Copper Mine Majdanpek. The analysis was done by calculation for given operating parameters. The apron feeder layout is also presented, as well as the technical characteristics of the driving unit elements.

Keywords

• apron feeder
• power calculation
• layout
• technical characteristics