AbstractsPhysics

A method is determined to calculate the energy saving potential of Aramid-based conveyor belts. This method should be accurate enough to provide a relevant annual energy consumption, but should not be too complex, since it is to be used in an industrial application. Several methods from literature are assessed for this purpose, of which two are selected for further study: the method of Lodewijks and the method of Jonkers. These two methods are tested and the method of Jonkers was found to be the most suitable option, since it is far less complex than the method of Lodewijks. Due to the known overestimation of the power requirements of the method of Jonkers, a modification is proposed, to compensate for this. This improved method is verified with a theoretic case study. The performance is better than the original method of Jonkers, but can be improved. Further study into the subject is recommended, as well as verification with measured data.