Calcs for powered roller conveyor 1

[123basil]

I am trying to find a formula for calculating the motor required to drive a 1 metre chain driven roller conveyor. Maximum load is 25Kg and roller width is 450mm

 

[eureka]

Procedures for calculating the power requirements can be found in:

"Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials"
Published by Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association
Chapter 6 - Belt Tension, Power, and Drive Engineering