Mechanical Conveyor Belt Emily Brown ET 493 Fall 2013 Advisor: Dr. Ma Instructor: Dr. Koutsougeras Southeaster Louisiana University Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate
Purpose Design a conveyor belt system for the Sustainability Center
Layout
Methodology
Visual Logic
CEMA
Safety concerns: Dusty environment Exposure to heat from the boiler Back burn Pellet overflow/underflow Danger of moving parts with high torque Belt slip or misalignment CEMA, ANSI, OSHA, etc.
Belt
Capacity
Frame Sketch-Conveyor 1
Drive
Pulley
Motor
Worm Gear
Coupling Figure adapted from powerdrive.com Source: www.baldor.com
Thus Far…
Still to come.. Strength Analysis of Frame Find Suppliers for ALL parts
Deliverables
BACtalk Product Line. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2013. Sources "Cherry-picking Conveyor Components to Optimize Energy Efficiency." - Facilities Green Zone. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Oct. 2013. <http://www.greenmanufacturer.net/article/facilities/cherry-picking- conveyor-components-to-optimize-energy-efficiency>. "Newfield Slewing Ring Company." Slew Drive. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Oct. 2013. <http://www.bombayharbor.com/company/61696/product.html>. BACtalk Product Line. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2013. Baldor Electric Company, a Leader in Energy Efficient Electric Motors,linear Motors and Adjustable Speed Drives Industry. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Dec. 2013. <http://www.baldor.com/default.asp>. *Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials. 6th ed. Naples, FL: CEMA, 2007. Print.* "Welcome to Boston Gear." Welcome to Boston Gear. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2013. <http://bostongear.com/products/open/worms.html>.