Characteristics of bulk goods volume flow measurement on conveyors

Abstract

Volume flow measuring system is indirect method of conveyor belt bulk material mass flow determining. This paper deals with on-line measurement of the flow of material by using the optic and ultrasonic flow measuring devices. The advantages and disadvantages of the described methods are presented as well as the necessity of the application of high accuracy flowmeters.

Keywords

• flow
• volume
• measurement
• optical sensor
• ultrasonic sensor