BELTSTAT v7.0

BELTSTAT is a computer program used in the design of troughed belt conveyors handling bulk materials. BELTSTAT can analyze conveyors of any length and topography having up to ten drive/brake stations, without restriction as to location. The program can analyze downhill, regenerative conveyors, and belt widths from 24 to 120 inches. Drives may be conventional head type, tail, and/or intermediate drives of any combination. Both acceleration and braking action can be analyzed using either independently controlled starting/stopping times or controlled acceleration/braking torque. Starting and stopping torques may be proportioned as desired among the multiple drives.

The formulae and calculation methods of BELTSTAT are based upon the methods and data published by the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA). Selected methods have been modified or expanded to meet the requirements of high capacity, high speed overland systems without limitation of length.

BELTSTAT has been verified against successfully operating conveyor systems. When used by an engineer familiar with conveyor design methods, the program functions as a powerful design tool, providing uniformity, accuracy, and speed of calculations. The program allows the engineer to easily explore alternative configurations, such as alternate counterweight and drive locations, which may result in a more economical design. BELTSTAT is designed in a flexible manner for the convenience of the engineer.

BELTSTAT v7.0 Features

Conveyor Quick Start
A new BELTSTAT "Quick Start" menu allows users to quickly and easily analyze a wide variety of conveyor systems. By inputting some of the most basic conveyor information users can quickly determine critical conveyor specifications and components. Eleven of the most commonly used conveyor geometries are included. They allow the user to enter up to five flight lengths and heights. If required, additional flights (up to 500) can be added using the element table.

Input Windows
Where possible, input parameters are optional. If the user does not specify these, the program will either use an appropriate default value or make a selection based on the known variables.

Element Table/Conveyor Geometry
The new and improved element table gives the designer a visual image of the conveyor system as it is being built. It also allows vertical curves and IP points to be dynamically modified on the fly. This feature makes cut-and-fill optimization as well as belt liftoff and stress analysis a breeze! The ability to enter almost any conveyor geometry including an unlimited number of pulleys and up to 12 drive and brake stations is just one of the features which sets BELTSTAT ahead of its competitors.

Results Windows
The result windows give the designer quick access to essential variables such as belt tensions, safety factors, and plotting routines. Problem areas are highlighted in red to alert the engineer of potential design flaws. A graphical representation of the material loading and maximum lump size is also shown.

For many conveyor systems the vast majority of overall conveyor design can be accomplished from this single window.

Advanced Plotting Options
Advanced plotting options allow quick and easy plotting of conveyor geometry's and tensions. All plots can be easily customized and cut/pasted into standard applications such as Microsoft Word or Excel. Also, complete reports can be easily printed out by the click of a button.

Output Windows
Many of the result windows have graphical pictures to help the designer visualize the data. As shown here, the take-up window not only calculates the displaces for various loading conditions but also shows the thermal travel, permanent elongation, approximate splice length and other relevant information.