Material selection and parametric evaluation for medium duty belt conveyor: A review on current status and future directions

To maximize the operating efficiency of power plants, it is essential to have a solid understanding of how medium-duty belt conveyors behave during transitory periods. Despite extensive study on belt conveyor dynamics, there remains a void in the literature on transient dynamics of medium-duty belt conveyors. The paper establishes the context and scope by highlighting significance of belt conveyors into various medium-duty applications industries. This review paper provides a comprehensive summary of the fundamental concepts and parametric analysis pertaining to transient dynamics in belt conveyors, which helps to synthesize current knowledge, identifies areas where additional research is needed, and suggests potential avenues for future investigation in the field of power plants. The review discusses belt conveyors, their essential components, and factors influencing material choices. Key parameters evaluated in the study include Computer Programming/ simulation/ allied studies, and analytical and experimental studies s. The purpose of this review is to improve our understanding of the transient dynamics displayed by medium duty belt conveyors by undertaking a comprehensive examination and analysis of the material that is already available. The significance of the review is examined keeping in mind the various industrial procedures and environmental factors. The review highlights the crucial role of technological integration in the advancement of conveyor technology. The review also discusses various practical difficulties while applying these developments and proposes methods into the industries for bridging divide into a theoretical research and real-world applications. The insights and recommendations outlined in this review have the potential to provide valuable guidance for future research endeavors, ultimately resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and reliability of medium duty belt conveyors.