RESEARCH PAPER
Predictive maintenance of belt conveyor idlers based on measurements, analytical calculations and decision-making algorithms
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Silesian University of Technology, Poland
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Cracow University of Technology, Poland
A – Conceptualization; B – Methodology; C – Software; D – Validation; E – Formal analysis; F – Investigation; G – Resources; H – Data curation; I – Writing – original draft; J – Writing – review & editing; K – Visualization; L – Supervision; M – Project administration; N – Funding acquisition
Submission date: 2024-11-13
Final revision date: 2024-12-30
Acceptance date: 2025-02-19
Online publication date: 2025-04-02
Publication date: 2025-04-02
Eksploatacja i Niezawodność – Maintenance and Reliability 2025;27(4):202096
HIGHLIGHTS
- An innovative algorithm is proposed to improve belt conveyors maintenance decisions.
- An novel solution as part of the idea of industry 4.0 and the concept of a digital twin.
- Conveyor geometry and measurements were used to optimize models.
- Based on measurements and simulations the accuracy of the method was demonstrated.
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ABSTRACT
Due to the size and complicated geometry of modern belt conveyor installations and, consequently, the number of idlers installed, preventing failures is one of the biggest challenges. The research is based on the study of a unique belt conveyor of considerable length which is located in mountainous terrain. The study proposes an innovative algorithm that supports decision-making during inspections of conveyor idlers and an innovative use of existing measurement to estimate its remaining lifetime. The biggest challenge solved in the article is the further development of existing proposals with the possibility of adapting the theoretical models while also considering the variable measurement palette and the influence of the conveyor’s operating parameters. Additionally, by utilizing the adapted models, the article provides tools for determining optimal intervals between inspections. The article presents measurements and calculations of the tested conveyor as well as simulations confirming the validity of the proposed algorithm.
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