Stockpile Loads
Stockpile Loads
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Hi Guys,
we have a coal stockpile which 'gravity feeds' an apron feeder (there are no vibrations, the coal just falls down into the apron).
we're looking at increasing the stockpile ehight.
can anyone help with derivation of vertical loads for the feeder?
can i just multiply the feeder area by the new stockpile height? it seems ULTRA conservative.
Any help or pointers in the correct direction would be great.
regards,
Joe
we have a coal stockpile which 'gravity feeds' an apron feeder (there are no vibrations, the coal just falls down into the apron).
we're looking at increasing the stockpile ehight.
can anyone help with derivation of vertical loads for the feeder?
can i just multiply the feeder area by the new stockpile height? it seems ULTRA conservative.
Any help or pointers in the correct direction would be great.
regards,
Joe






RE: Stockpile Loads
What is the usual angle of repose (slope) of the usual coal you get delivered?
Weight is proportional to volume of the added height and density of the extra volume, NOT height alone.
RE: Stockpile Loads
If this is not forthcoming, the following may be of interest as a start:
http://www.saimh.co.za/beltcon/beltcon9/paper925.h...
Regards,
Lyle