Belt Capacity

Q = A×V×3600
Q: the capacity, m3/hr
A: the cross sectional area, (m2)
V: the belt speed, m/s

Belt conveyor production

The mass that the conveyor handles is:
T : the mass, kg/s (ton per hr)
D : density, kg/m3 (lb/f3)

The area required to be carried, normal to the belt is:

 Factors affecting belt capacity
BeltSpeed
Recommended Maximum Belt Speeds

Belt Width Necessary for a Given Lump Size

Fines: No Greater Than 1/10 Maximum Lump Size
 Flowability, Angle of Surcharge-Angle of Repose

20°Troughed Belt
Three Equal Rolls Standard Edge Distance =0.055b + 0.9 Inch (b : belt width)
 35°Troughed Belt
Three Equal Rolls Standard Edge Distance =0.055b + 0.9 Inch (b = belt width) d

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Table A: Maximum recommended lump size for various belt widths

If run-of-mine coal(lump and fine together) is to be conveyed at the rate of 1200 tph, When
the maximum lump size is 12 inch, minimum belt width is 36 inch; If the lumps were
uniformly sized at 12 inch, 60 inch belt would be required,

Table B: Typical maximum belt speeds in feet per minute

Table C: Normal bulk material capacity of troughed conveyor belts in tones per hour for
each 100 fpm of belt speed