Intermediate

Workshop sizes will be limited to 10. Registrations will be on a first come, first serve basis when course fees are received. If you are thinking of attending this or a future sessions, e-mail us your interest and we will put you on the coorespondence list.

April 21-23, 2008

Overland Conveyor Co Training Center
12640 W Cedar Dr Ste D
Lakewood, CO 80228 USA

Homewood Suites, By Hilton - Denver West - Lakewood
139 Union Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80228

(303) 716 - 5737

For Reservations, our Corporate ID number is: 0560073109

Rates are:

1-6 nights: Studio Suite @ $109 or One Bedroom Suite @ $129
7-29 nights: Studio Suite @ $99 or One Bedroom Suite @ $109

 

Hampton Inn Denver West Federal Center
137 Union Boulsevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80228
(303) 969-9900

For Reservations, our Corporate ID is 560073109

Rates are US$99.00 per night

Online reservations can be made at http://www.denverwestfederalcenter.hamptoninn.com

$595 per Attendee ($195 for optional 3rd day)
Free with Purchase of Belt Analyst 2007 Standard (3 Days Free with Pro)

• New users or anyone evaluating the purchase of Belt Analyst software.
  
• If you have some knowledge of bulk handling, troughed belt conveyors and you operate, maintain, design, sell or service conveyors with single flights from 100 to 3500 ft long.
  
• If you manufacture any components for conveyors with single flights from 100 to 3500 ft long.

Mark A. Alspaugh, P.E. (see more)
Paul Ormsbee

• A computer workstation will be provided with all software and sample problems installed.
  
• Notes on CD

• 0.8 CEU's per day

Day 1

Introduction to CEMA “Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials”, 6th Edition- This new internationally recognized industry handbook was completely revised in 2005. Power equations were updated for the first time in 50 years. New techniques that utilize the power of computers and the best research in the world provide todays designer much greater insite into these complex machines.

Using the computer- No workshop on this subject is complete without acknowledging the importance of computer aided design technique and the most common problems created by blind reliance on computer software without proper knowledge of "how" a program comes by its conclusions. Computer are invaluable in evaluating alternatives and quickly answering many "What if" questions.

System Design Considerations- Terminology, conveyor layouts, component interactions and cause and effect relationships. Building and use of the fundamental tension diagram and its interpretation.

Major Components- We will provide valuable data about properly selecting belting, idlers, pulleys, take-ups and drives. All components that must be compatible to insure a well designed system.

Real Life Problems- We always apply what we learn with sample problems and interactive problem solving exercises.

 

Day 2

Drives- Day 2 starts with the very important issue of drives. Many options exist and each have pros and cons. Optimizing the drive location, properly addressing all possible power requirements, dealing with regenerative conditions and determining the best control algorithms are all part of the drive design/selection process.

Designing a New Conveyor- Starting from scratch. Go through the process from evaluating the material being conveyed, through the selection of belt width and belt speed, to the selection of belting, idlers, pulleys, take-up and drive. Finally, evaluate vertical curves, turnovers, transitions and transfer chute requirements.

Troubleshooting an Existing Conveyor- Learn to properly analyze an existing application. Find the "Root Cause" of mechanical failures or operational headaches. Evaluate various options to improve perfromance and reliability.

Upgrade an Existing Conveyor- Learn to properly evaluate all the possible options available to increase output or extend range.

Real Life Problems- We always end with our real life examples. You can even bring your own along and see how the process works with your toughest applications.

Day 3 (optional)

Longer Conveyors How do you know when standard design techniques such as those described in CEMA are adequate and when advanced techniques should be used. Learn the latest research and tools available for dynamic simulation of the transient conditions of starting and stopping. Even smaller conveyors can benefit from these lessons.

Power Efficiency - On some conveyors (especially long overlands), component selection and installation can have significant affects on operaing costs. Learn when they are importnat and to identify and evaluate these factors.

Multiple Drives- Distributing power in mulitple locations can have have significant capitol cost advantages but require a higher level of design analysis?

Advanced Take-ups- Gravity take-ups are common and effective, but there are sometimes good reasons to use a winch or other mechanical take-up device to lower cost or provide greatly design flexibility.

Specifications- The Pros and Cons of upfront work and specifications. Are specifications important and how should they be developed?

Real Life Problems- We always end with our real life examples. You can even bring your own along and see how the process works with your toughest applications.