Material Conveying Machines

COURSE CONTENT

• Introduction – Conveying and hoisting machines – Types and classifications
• General theory of conveying machines
  • Types of conveying machines
  • Material characteristics
  • Conveying capacity
  • Resistance and power calculations
  • Simple and multiple drive units
  • Starting and braking of conveying machines
  • Take-up devices
  • Types of conveying machines: Belt conveyors, apron conveyors, flight conveyors, overhead conveyors, etc.
• General theory of hoisting machines
• Types of hoisting machines – Classifications
  • Calculation formulas
  • Elements of hoisting machines: Wire ropes, chains, drums, pulleys etc.
  • Safety systems: Ratchets and brakes
  • Starting and braking of hoisting machines
  • Types of hoisting machines: Winches, pulley-brocks, cranes and derricks, elevators, etc.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course is a lecture course and is offered by the CAD/CAM sector in the 10th semester of study.

Objectives of the course:

• Recognition of the importance and role of Material Handling Systems and Machines (MSMs) in modern technological and social systems
• Understanding the general concepts, theories and methods for the design of transport and lifting devices, machines and systems
• Understanding and analyzing the different types and categories of loads

Upon successful completion of the course the student:

• will be aware of the operation of the main conveying and hoisting systems and machines
• will be capable to design systems for handling materials and loads and make detailed calculations of their structural elements.