Possibilities for reducing the negative impact of the number of conveyors in a coal transportation system

摘要: Belt conveyors are usually applied in coal conveyance, whether the reference is made to conveyance in mines themselves or from mines to the nearest consumers. These conveyance systems have often a large number of transporting units, which may have a negative impact on the system reliability and the environment. This paper deals with the possibilities for reducing the number of conveyors in a coal conveyance system by maximizing the conveyor length and the possibility of applying horizontal bend conveyors.