Dimensionamento de um transportador de correia para pedreira: estudo de caso

Abstract

The present work is a bibliographical synthesis, and a practical example of the dimensioning of belt conveyors, to carry out an engineering service for a quarry in the north of Paraná. The service involves replacing a belt conveyor already in operation with a completely new project, which should deliver greater capacity and lower maintenance costs, as well as lower energy costs. This work also presents the main components of a belt conveyor, as well as stepbystep design. The methodology used for the analytical calculation of the components is that present in the Faço Belt Conveyor Manual (1996), created by the previously known Fábrica de Aço Paulista, now named Metso. The methodology was compared with the basics pshysical theories that are learned in engineering faculties. It was possible to add another example of calculation and sizing considerations for a belt conveyor to the literature, as this is such an important system for industries in general today.