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Beltcon 20
| Paper No. | Title | Author | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B2-01 | The role of health and safety standards with specific reference to the CMA standard on health and safety around conveyor belt installations and the hierarchy of legislation in South African law | Jaco Swartz | Jaco Swartz | Download |
| B20-02 | Belt feeder hoppers – the displacement needed to transition from initial to flow pressure | C Haupt, T Frangakis | C Haupt | Download |
| B20-03 | Technology review and cost analysis of light gauge rail-based bulk material handling systems | Craig Wheeler, Martin Lurie, Michael Carr, Bin Chen | Craig Wheeler | Download |
| B20-04 | High-powered gearless drives | M Dilefeld, M Pohl | M Dilefeld | Download |
| B20-05 | Gearless drive systems – low inertia and shifting alignments | Michael E Thompson | Michael E Thompson | Download |
| B20-06 | Pulley designing methodology in South Africa | Simon Curry | Simon Curry | Download |
| B20-07 | Tools and advancements in 3D pulley finite element analysis for belt conveyors | R Lemmon, D Kruse | D Kruse | Download |
| B20-08 | Environmentally friendly waste disposal at coal fired power plants in harsh environmental conditions, using pipe conveyors | M Pohl, M Dilefeld | M Dilefeld | Download |
| B20-09 | Crushing and materials handling at Ngezi Platinum Mines – Zimbabwe | Livio Talocchino | Livio Talocchino | Download |
| B20-10 | Booysendal South Ropecon project | Teunis Adrianus Hoogenboezem | Teunis Adrianus Hoogenboezem | Download |
| B20-11 | Long overland conveyor design and operation | Paul Schutte | Paul Schutte | Download |
| B20-12 | Adder Snake: low-angle to high-angle with no transfers | Marcus J dos Santos | Marcus J dos Santos | Download |
| B20-13 | Conveyor belt flexure resistance and AS1334.13 | Paul Munzenberger, Craig Wheeler, Brendan Beh | Paul Munzenberger | Download |
| B20-14 | Design and operation of Barroso Flyingbelt | Alberto Contin, Matteo Colombo | Stefano Cattaneo | Download |
| B20-15 | Assessment of the braking performance of unidirectional idlers | B Moore, T Frangakis | B Moore | Download |
| B20-16 | Research into induced belt stress, local to the idler junction, due to the effect of idler support configuration | C van der Linde, T Frangakis | C van der Linde | Download |
| B20-17 | An experimental investigation into the influence of skewed idler rolls | Michael Carr, Craig Wheeler, Hendrik Otto, Brendan Beh, Matthew Callaghan, Andre Katterfeld | Michael Carr | Download |
| B20-18 | Case study: advancements in overland conveyor technologies | David Kruse, Ryan Lemmon | David Kruse | Download |
Beltcon 19
| Paper No. | Title | Author | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19-01 | Technical evaluation of the Majuba Power Station 10 000 tonne Coal Silo 20 failure mechanisms/factors | A P Wiid B Marra | A P Wiid B Marra | Download |
| B19-02 | A finite element analysis on the troughed belt turnover | Yijun Zhang | Michael Thompson | Download |
| B19-03 | The rail conveyor – a new energy efficient conveying technology | Craig Wheeler Michael Carr Bin Chen | Craig Wheeler | Download |
| B19-04 | Splice failures resulting from rubber compound incompatibility | Andre van Staden | Andre van Staden | Download |
| B19-05 | The safe operation of belt conveyor systems in the mining industry: the development of legal prescriptions within the South African context | Jaco Swartz | Jaco Swartz | Download |
| B19-05 | Design considerations on capacity upgrade of 6 km downhill conveyor system | Dharma Raj H GSSV Suresh | Dharma Raj H GSSV Suresh | Download |
| B19-07 | The influence of steel cord conveyor belt dimensions on indentation rolling resistance performance | Paul Munzenberger Craig Wheeler | Paul Munzenberger | Download |
| B19-08 | From the field to the computer – a case study on the developments of input parameters for DEM simulation purposes | Michael E Thompson | Michael E Thompson | Download |
| B19-09 | Surface dynamics of a rubber covered pulley | Brett DeVries | Brett DeVries | Download |
| B19-10 | Conveyor belt fire safety: innovative technology for proactive solutions | Herbert Schmitz | Herbert Schmitz | Download |
| B19-11 | Aramid in operating conveyor belts: extended lifetime, energy savings and environmental effects | Henk van de Ven Heidi Beers Wang Jinglei Carlos Martins Enrique Mendez | Henk van de Ven | Download |
| B19-12 | Overland conveyor asset delivery | Grant Porter | Grant Porter | Download |
| B19-13 | Textile belt splice analysis using finite element method | P Heitzmann A Wakatsuki L Overmeyer | P Heitzmann | Download |
| B19-14 | Active winch take-up system: influence on conveyor dynamics | Buchner Oosthuizen Willem Niemandt | Buchner Oosthuizen Willem Niemandt | Download |
| B19-15 | Applying dynamic and fatigue analysis on bulk materials handling equipment, structures and components | Sergio Zamorano | Sergio Zamorano | Download |
| B19-16 | Conveyor maintenance – strategies and outsourcing | Paul Nel | Paul Nel | Download |
| B19-17 | Analysis of belt stresses in the idler junction area | N S De Andrade T J Sheer | N S De Andrade | Download |
Beltcon 18
| Paper No. | Title | Author | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18-01 | Installation of a 12.4km overland conveyor – Design vs Actual | Willem Niemandt Henk Brink | Willem Niemandt Henk Brink | Download |
| B18-02 | Overland conveyor noise: Engineering tools for noise reduction | Ben van Zyl | Ben van Zyl | Download |
| B18-03 | The energy saving measures in conveyor design | M Otrebski | M Otrebski | Download |
| B18-04 | Basic conveyor maintenance | Alan Exton | Alan Exton | Download |
| B18-05 | Conveyor belt bottom cover failure from idlers and pulleys | Yijun Zhang | Yijun Zhang | Download |
| B18-06 | The Namakwa Sands dual carry conveyor (DCC)- what we have learned from 13 years of operation | Graham Spriggs | Graham Spriggs | Download |
| B18-07 | Innovation in design of electronic tension controlled take-up winch | B Christie | B Christie | Download |
| B18-08 | Splicing of aramid reinforced conveyor belting | D M Pitcher | D M Pitcher | Download |
| B18-10 | Quantifying the effects of idler bearing misalignment on bearing life | Graham Shortt | Graham Shortt | Download |
| B18-11 | Energy efficient belt conveyor design | Craig Wheeler Paul Munzenberger Daniel Ausling Brendan Beh | Craig Wheeler | Download |
| B18-12 | Aramid in conveyor belts. Extended lifetime, energy savings and environmental effects | Henk van de Ven Heidi Beers Gabriel Lodewijks Sjoerd Drenkelford | Henk van de Ven | Download |
| B18-13 | Belt wear and energy consumption of conveyor belt accessories | Hannes Kotze and Fritz Kotze | Hannes Kotze Fritz Kotze | Download |
| B18-14 | Correct approach for designing conveyor idler rollers | Simon Curry | Simon Curry | Download |
| B18-15 | Considerations for materials handling storage design | Stephan Roos | Stephan Roos | Download |
| B18-16 | Technology and conveyor belting – protection and monitoring of conveyor belting | Andre van Staden | Andre van Staden | Download |
| B18-17 | Chute design essentials | Adi Frittella Abri Smit | Adi Frittella Abri Smit | Download |
| B18-18 | Variant friction coefficients of lagging and implications for conveyor design | Brett DeVries | Brett DeVries | Download |
Beltcon 17
| Paper No. | Title | Author | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17-01 | Application of quality control procedures for conveyor belt installations | Katlego Makgata | Katlego Makgata | Download |
| B17-02 | Belt transitions analysis by Finite Element Analysis | Ryan Lemmon | David Kruse | Download |
| B17-03 | The application of flywheels on belt conveyors | G Lodewijks Y. Pang | G Lodewijks | Download |
| B17-04 | Non-gravity take-up technology | Alan Exton | Alan Exton | Download |
| B17-05 | An overview of the common conveyor drive failures | Lorinda Lakay | Lorinda Lakay | Download |
| B17-06 | Debottlenecking coarse ore conveyor systems | John Elkink Jose Ricce Juan Carols Ruiz | John Elkink | Download |
| B17-07 | Determination of minimum pulley diameters for belt conveyors | Dave Pitcher | Dave Pitcher | Download |
| B17-08 | The practical effects of five-roll idlers on belt tracking | Ben-Piet Terblanche | Ben-Piet Terblanche | Download |
| B17-09 | Bulk solid and conveyor belt interactions during transport | Dusan Ilic Craig Wheeler Daniel Ausling | Craig Wheeler | Download |
| B17-10 | The practical effects of variable speed drive use on the conveyor speed reducer | Lorinda Lakay Wesley Doorsamy | Lorinda Lakay | Download |
| B17-11 | Belt de-tensioning in dips | G Lodewijks Y Pang | G Lodewijks | Download |
| B17-12 | Optimisation of the vulcanisation process for splicing steel cord conveyor belts using a new heating method | Lennart Schuls Ludger Overmeyer Thomas Ziller | Lennart Shulz | Download |
| B17-13 | The value of field measurements on overland conveyors | David J Kruse Ryan Lemmon | David J Kruse | Download |
| B17-14 | Essentials on in-pit crushing and conveying (IPCC) | Andreas Oberrauner Doug Turnbull | Andreas Oberrauner | Download |
| B17-15 | The current state and future requirements of continuous haulage systems for underground gateroad development | David Hastie Peter Wypych Andrew Grima | David Hastie | Download |
| B17-16 | Calculation of correct radii for vertical curves in troughed belt conveyors | Dave Pitcher | Dave Pitcher | Download |
| B17-17 | Advances in predicting the indentation rolling resistance of conveyor belts | Paul Munzenberger Craig Wheeler | Paul Munzenberger | Download |
Beltcon 15
| Paper No. | Title | Author | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15-01 | Conveyor idlers – SANS 1313 and selection procedures | Adriano Frittella Simon Curry | Adi Frittella | Download |
| B15-02 | National conveyor belt splicing standards SANS 484 Parts 1 and 2, SANS 485, SANS 486 | A J Miles P Nel D Pitcher | Anthony J Miles | Download |
| B15-03 | The case for standardisation of flexible sidewall pocket belts | Graham Shortt | Graham Shortt | Download |
| B15-04 | Standardising conveyors – fact or fiction | Simon Curry | Simon Curry | Download |
| B15-05 | Logistic control of modern dry bulk terminals | G Lodewijks D L Schott J A Ottjes | Gabriel Lodewijks | Download |
| B15-06 | Stockpile enclosures | Rudi Pieterse | Rudi Pieterse | Download |
| B15-07 | Belt turnover design using finite element analysis | Ryan Lemmon | David Kruse | Download |
| B15-08 | A pseudo 3D analysis of the indentation rolling resistance problem | Craig Wheeler Paul Munzenberger | Craig Wheeler | Download |
| B15-09 | Case study: Aramid reinforced conveyor belt in Marista Istok 2 Power Plant | Ko Arts | Ko Arts | Download |
| B15-10 | Upgrade of shaft conveyor using high speed tripper drive technology (Case study Matla Coal No. 2 Mine, shaft conveyor) | Alan Exton | Alan Exton | Download |
| B15-11 | Starting considerations for conveyor applications when using slow speed winches | Simon Curry | Simon Curry | Download |
| B15-12 | Understanding electric motors from a mechanical engineering perspective | Johan van Niekerk | Johan van Niekerk | Download |
| B15-13 | High speed conveying – its advantages, disadvantages and some proposed solutions | Gavin White | Gavin White | Download |
| B15-14 | Constant speed versus variable speed operation for belt conveyor systems | A P Wiid F Sithole M Bagus T H Khosa | Andries Wiid | Download |
| B15-15 | Chute designs and trajectories using the discrete element method | David J Kruse | David J Kruse | Download |
| B15-16 | Comparison between experimental and predicted conveyor belt trajectories | David B Hastie Peter W Wypych | David B Hastie | Download |
| B15-17 | Engineering, construction and commissioning of 84 conveyors on the 10MTPA Iron Ore Mine Phase 1 project for Assmang Limited | Jose Carlos De Sousa Andrade | Jose Carlos De Sousa Andrade | Download |
| B15-18 | Digital magnetic imaging of steel cord conveyor belts in practice | M J Alport J F Basson A J Fiddler T Padayachee | Mike Alport | Download |
| B15-19 | Conditioning monitoring keeps conveyors conveying | Peter W Hills | Peter W Hills | Download |
Beltcon 16
| Paper No. | Title | Author | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B16-01 | Practical factors affecting gear unit bearing life | Lorinda Lakay | Lorinda Lakay | Download |
| B16-02 | The influence of ‘maximum indicated slope’ and ‘total indicated run-out’ on the noise caused by the interaction of conveyor idler rolls and conveyor belts | Paul Munzenberger Craig Wheeler | Paul Munzenberger | Download |
| B16-03 | Zibulo overland conveyor case study | Rudi Pieterse Theo Winterbach | Rudi Pieterse | Download |
| B16-04 | Conveyor idler troughing profiles | Paul Nel Phillip Human | Paul Nel | Download |
| B16-05 | An investigation into the effect of the manufacturing process on the fatigue performance of conveyor pulleys | G Styger R F Laubscher | G Styger | Download |
| B16-06 | Magnetic drive technology when applied to belt conveyors | Alan Exton | Alan Exton | Download |
| B16-07 | The next generation low loss conveyor belts | G Lodewijks | G Lodewijks | Download |
| B16-08 | VSD controlled conveyor drives as a method for saving power | R Bawden J van Niekerk | R Bawden | Download |
| B16-09 | SANS 968 – conveyor belting, solid woven specification | Ben-Piet Terblanche | Ben-Piet Terblanche | Download |
| B16-10 | The CMA Handbook | Dave Pitcher | Dave Pitcher | Download |
| B16-11 | RG Tanna Coal Terminal expansion project case study – the application and benefits of controlled flow transfer chutes | Bernie Halpin | Bernie Halpin | Download |
| B16-12 | Energy saving at belt conveyors by speed control | G Lodewijks D L Schott Y Pang | G Lodewijks | Download |
| B16-13 | An assessment of the effectiveness of safety interventions in the field of bulk materials handling | John Hill | John Hill | Download |
| B16-14 | An overview of the use of flywheels on troughed conveyors | H Brink W Niemandt W Sullivan | H Brink | Download |
| B16-15 | High lift belt conveyors for underground hard rock haulage | J C Spreadborough | J C Spreadborough | Download |
| B16-16 | RBCT Phase V expansion project case study and focus on belt feeder using DEM (discrete element modelling) | Rudolf S Hose | Rudolf S Hose | Download |
| B16-17 | Discrete element modelling: trouble-shooting and optimisation tool for chute design | A P Grima T Fraser D B Hastie P W Wypych | David B Hastie | Download |
| B16-18 | Pulley practicalities | Simon Curry | Simon Curry | Download |
| B16-19 | High or premium efficiency motors | Johan van Niekerk Edson Cristofolini | Johan van Niekerk | Download |
| B16-20 | Indentation rolling resistance measurement | Craig Wheeler Paul Munzenberger | Craig Wheeler | Download |
| B16-21 | The impact of worsening steam coal qualities on the coal and ash handling plants in Eskom | A Wiid E Venter M Bagus T Khosa | Andries Wiid | Download |
Beltcon 14
| Paper No. | Title | Author | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14-01 | 6.9 km horizontally curved troughed conveyor system using an elevated triangulated gantry | David J Kruse Collen Gibbs | David J Kruse | Download |
| B14-02 | The prediction of conveyor trajectories | D B Hastie P W Wypych | David Hastie | Download |
| B14-03 | The application of RFID technology in belt conveyor systems | G Lodewijks M B Duinkerken | Gabriel Lodewijks | Download |
| B14-04 | Conveyor pulley design | Allan Lill | Allan Lill | Download |
| B14-05 | The selection and performance of conveyor stringers | Graham Shortt | Graham Shortt | Download |
| B14-06 | Application of drive technology pertaining to conveyor ramping | Alan Exton Jose Carlos De Sousa Andrade | Alan Exton | Download |
| B14-07 | Direct drive systems as applied in material handling and belt conveying applications | Mike Redmond | Mike Redmond | Download |
| B14-08 | Investigation of maximum belt speeds of idlers | Jayachandran Paul Graham Shortt | Jayachandran Paul | Download |
| B14-09 | A comparison of various belt tension calculation methodologies including CEMA 6th edition | David J Kruse Ryan Lemmon | David Kruse | Download |
| B14-10 | Evolutionary belt conveyor design | Craig Wheeler Daniel Ausling | Craig Wheeler | Download |
| B14-11 | Conveyor system design auditing, dynamic testing and conditioning monitoring of steel cord belts | Athol Surtees | Athol Surtees | Download |
| B14-12 | Dynamic simulation of conveyor systems in underground | Alex Lebedev | Alex Lebedev | Download |
| B14-13 | Modern dry bulk terminal design | G Lodewijks D L Schott J A Ottjes | Gabriel Lodewijks | Download |
| B14-14 | Digital magnetic imaging of steel cord conveyor belts | M J Alport J F Basson T Padayachee | Mike Alport | Download |
| B14-15 | A method of determining the primary resistance of a belt conveyor with a particular consideration of belt properties | Lech Gladysiewicz Monika Hardygora Witold Kawalec | Monika Hardygora | Download |
| B14-16 | Sandwich belt high angle conveyors 2007 – progress to date | Joseph A Dos Santos | Joseph A Dos Santos | Download |
| B14-17 | Woven steel cord fabrics in special conveyor belt applications | Lode Puype | Lode Puype | Download |
| B14-18 | Benefits of improved technology and design on conveyor belt scales | G Dean | Gleed Dean | Download |
| B14-19 | Developments in chute design for high capacity multi product conveying | Phil Staples Luigi Liccardo | Phil Staples | Download |
Beltcon 13
| Paper No. | Title | Author | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13-01 | The golden rules – belt conveyor loadings and forces | G H Spriggs | G H Spriggs | Download |
| B13-02 | A state of the art belt conveyor – review of installation, commissioning and start-up | Walter Kung | Walter Kung | Download |
| B13-03 | Application of fuzzy logic in belt conveyor monitoring and control | G Lodewijks J Ottjes | Gabriel Lodewijks | Download |
| B13-04 | Data acquisition techniques and measurement equipment for belt conveyors | David Kruse | David Kruse | Download |
| B13-05 | Intelligent belt conveyor monitoring and control – theory and applications | G Lodewijks J Ottjes | Gabriel Lodewijks | Download |
| B13-06 | Condition monitoring of fabric-reinforced conveyor belting using digital X-ray imaging | J H Fourie M J Alport J F Basson T Padayachee | M J Alport | Download |
| B13-07 | Destructive tensile testing of steel cords used in the manufacture of steel cord conveyor belting | Tony Miles | Tony Miles | Download |
| B13-08 | The sixth edition of the CEMA belt book “Belt conveyors for bulk materials” | Todd Swinderman | Todd Swinderman | Download |
| B13-09 | Bulk solid flexure resistance | Craig Wheeler | Craig Wheeler | Download |
| B13-10 | Electronic soft starters for conveyors | Peter Warner | Peter Warner | Download |
| B13-11 | The perils and pitfalls of intelligent conveying | Alan Exton Carlos Andrade | Alan Exton | Download |
| B13-12 | Speed control on belt conveyors – does it really save energy | Hans Lauhoff | Hans Lauhoff | Download |
| B13-13 | In-pit crushing: considerations for conveying and materials handling system | Graham Spriggs | Herman de Wet | Download |
| B13-14 | Cost effective technologies to control dust and fugitive material | R Todd Swinderman | R Todd Swinderman | Download |
| B13-15 | KD01 conveyor – Kyuga Coal, Anglo-American Hunter Valley, Australia | Peter Gilbert | Peter Gilbert | Download |
| B13-16 | Hydraulic disc brakes with intelligent brake controllers for belt conveyor drives | Kjeld Liisberg | Kjeld Liisberg | Download |
Beltcon 12
| Paper No. | Title | Author | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12-01 | Twenty years of Beltcon and it’s contribution to the development of South African overland conveyor technology | A E W Fletcher | A E W Fletcher | Download |
| B12-02 | Management and control of high elongating belt in long centred conveyors | Peter R Gilbert | Peter R Gilbert | Download |
| B12-03 | Flywheels, brakes and other devices | M Otrebski | M Otrebski | Download |
| B12-04 | The design and implementation of the LSL / Tekpro dual carry overland conveyor | G H Spriggs G Shortt | G H Spriggs G Shortt | Download |
| B12-05 | Determination of rolling resistance of belt conveyors using rubber data: fact or fiction? | G Lodewijks | Gabriel Lodewijks | Download |
| B12-06 | Overland conveyors designed for efficient cost and performance | L K Nordell | Lawrence K Nordell | Download |
| B12-07 | Conveyor structure designed for conveying run of mine material: right, wrong or wrongfully right | S Curry | Simon Curry | Download |
| B12-08 | Predicting the main resistance of belt conveyors | C A Wheeler | Craig Wheeler | Download |
| B12-09 | Replacing C-6 conveyor belt at Kennecott Copper, Bingham Canyon Copper Mine | R B Steven | Robin B Steven | Download |
| B12-10 | Combined paper: Pipe conveyor with a completely new belt guidance and Ropecon – The new long distance conveyor | F Kessler and H Fruehstueck | Franz Kessler and Hermann Fruehstueck | Download |
| B12-11 | Strategies for automated maintenance of belt conveyor systems | G Lodewijks | Gabriel Lodewijks | Download |
| B12-12 | Understanding T2 tensioning requirements and the philosophies pertaining thereto | A Exton | Alan Exton | Download |
| B12-13 | Modern ore transfer chute and belt feeder designs developed from discrete element modelling (DEM) | L K Nordell | Lawrence K Nordell | Download |
| B12-14 | Combined Paper : Joining conveyor belting and New splice assembly technique for wire reinforced belting | D M Pitcher P E Renfigo | Dave Pitcher Wilton Monnery | Download |
| B12-15 | Retrofitting materials handling plant to alter flow patterns | A C Bresler | A C Bresler | Download |
Beltcon 11
| Paper No. | Title | Author | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11-01 | Two decades dynamics of belt conveyor systems | Gabriel Lodewijks | Gabriel Lodewijks | Download |
| B11-02 | Middelburg Mine Services Cru II overland conveyor system | J R McTurk | J R McTurk | Download |
| B11-03 | Chute design considerations for feeding and transfer | A W Roberts | A W Roberts | Download |
| B11-04 | The use of parametric modelling to design transfer chutes and other key components | C W Benjamin | C W Benjamin | Download |
| B11-05 | Using simulation and the theory of constraints to optimise materials handling systems | Danie Venter Willie Vermaak | Willie Vermaak | Download |
| B11-06 | Practical outsourcing of engineering support and maintenance | Arnold Matthee | Arnold Matthee | Download |
| B11-07 | Identification of conveyor belt splices and damages using neural networks | Mike Alport | Mike Alport | Download |
| B11-08 | Conveyor belts statistically dangerous? | Abe Bosman | Abe Bosman | Download |
| B11-09 | A brief analysis of the envisaged impact of gas on coal | Andre de Ruyter | Andre de Ruyter | Download |
| B11-10 | Matla re-visited – an evolution of past performance | Alan Exton | Alan Exton | Download |
| B11-11 | Bulk raw materials storage selection | J H Erasmus | Johan Erasmus | Download |
| B11-12 | The development of continuous advance and retreat conveyor systems for longwall mining in the coal industry | Colin Benjamin | Colin Benjamin | Download |
| B11-13 | Continuous haulage systems | Karl Finatzer | Karl Finatzer | Download |
| B11-14 | Design considerations and performance evaluation of screw conveyors | Alan Roberts | Alan Roberts | Download |
| B11-15 | Hydrodynamic couplings for conveyor drives | Klaus Maier | Klaus Maier | Download |
| B11-16 | Predicting the life of rubber covered conveyor belting | Dave Pitcher | Dave Pitcher | Download |
| B11-17 | Power belt technology | A P Wiid M Bagus | A P Wiid | Download |
Beltcon 10
| Paper No. | Title | Author | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10-01 | Designing and operating environmentally friendly overland conveyors | Hector Dreyer | Hector Dreyer | Download |
| B10-02 | The needs of the client | Steve Brown | Steve Brown | Download |
| B10-03 | The needs of the contractor | B Rogers | Brian Rogers | Download |
| B10-04 | The design of high speed belt conveyors | G Lodewijks | Gabriel Lodewijks | Download |
| B10-05 | The need and practise of design risk assessment | Gary James | Chris Walker | Download |
| B10-06 | Risk assessment at Rietspruit Mine Services | Luis Pinel | Altus Cloete | Download |
| B10-07 | Vector controlled variable speed drivers – a viable alternate for driving conveyors | C Landy | Prof Charles Landy | Download |
| B10-08 | Controlling Belt Slip | E Dreyer | Ernst Dreyer | Download |
| B10-09 | Why use electronic variable speed drivers on conveyor applications | H Dunn | Howard Dunn | Download |
| B10-10 | On line monitoring to maximise conveyor performance | A McHarg | Alex McHarg | Download |
| B10-11 | Environmentally friendly enclosed conveyor systems | L du Toit | Ludwig du Toit | Download |
| B10-12 | Intelligent conveyors for underground conveyor systems | Louis Botha | Louis Botha | Download |
| B10-13 | Verification of conveyor designs, post installation | A Surtees | Athol Surtees | Download |
Beltcon 9
| Paper No. | Title | Author | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09-01 | Zisco overland conveyor | E L du Toit A E W Fletcher | E L du Toit | Download |
| B09-02 | Goedehoop Colliery – conveyor B18 revisited | P J Nel GG Shortt | G G Shortt | Download |
| B09-03 | Drive technology upgrade for regenerative control of a longwall maingate conveyor system | M A Patterson | M A Patterson | Download |
| B09-04 | Particle flow modelling: transfer chutes & other applications | L K Nordell | L K Nordell | Download |
| B09-05 | Efficient transfer chutes – a case study | B McBride | B McBride | Download |
| B09-06 | The solution approach to flow problems using TIVAR 88 | K Steppling | K Steppling | Download |
| B09-07 | Advancements in mechanical belt fastener technology | M J Feltes | M J Feltes | Download |
| B09-08 | Fixed speed take-up winches – the future | M Skeen | M Skeen | Download |
| B09-09 | Fluid couplings vs electronic soft starts in the drive to conveyors | A G Bolt | A G Bolt | Download |
| B09-10 | Tripper drive – first in South Africa | S Curry | S Curry | Download |
| B09-11 | Tripper driving by means of viscous friction transmissions in South Africa | A Exton | A Exton AScorgie | Download |
| B09-12 | Multiple take-up conveyor systems | G Barfoot R Gauvin | G Barfoot | Download |
| B09-13 | Bucket wheel excavators for hard applications and discontinuous transport systems | R to Baben | R to Baben | Download |
| B09-14 | Improved control of a solenoid valve | M Otrebski E Putter M F Scheffer | M Otrebski | Download |
| B09-15 | Condition monitoring for conveyors | P Owen | P Owen | Download |
| B09-16 | Rapid load out systems past present and future | A E W Fletcher | A E W Fletcher | Download |
| B09-17 | Research into stockpile performance | B McBride | B McBride | Download |
| B09-18 | An overview of the installation of the first man-riding belt conveyor in a South African gold mine | C P Hughes | C P Hughes | Download |
| B09-19 | An investigation into idler seals and the effect on rim drag | W F Madden | W F Madden | Download |
| B09-20 | Vertical conveyors for bulk materials – the economic solution | K Grabner F Kessler | K Grabner | Download |
| B09-21 | The pyramid of effective conveyor dust control: containment, suppression and collection | R P Stahura | R P Stahura | Download |
| B09-22 | Downhill belt conveyors – the starting and speed control thereof | G Surtees | G Surtees | Download |
| B09-23 | Bulk solid load profiles and load stability during belt conveying | A W Roberts | A W Roberts | Download |
| B09-24 | Modern continuous haulage systems and equipment 1997 | J R McGaha J A Dos Santos | L Atkinson | Download |
| B09-25 | Concepts of feeder design and performance in relation to loading bulk solids onto conveyor belts | A W Roberts | A W Roberts | Download |
Beltcon 8
| Paper No. | Title | Author | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08-01 | Drive configuration effects on conveyor belt covers | A Kirk | A Kirk | Download |
| B08-02 | Incline conveyors: The importance of take-up tension to stop runback – case study | G A Surtees | Graham A Surtees | Download |
| B08-03 | Tripper driving in multiples | P Gilbert A Exton | P Gilbert A Exton | Download |
| B08-04 | The two dimensional dynamic behaviour of conveyor belts | G Lodewijks | Gabriel Lodewijks | Download |
| B08-05 | Utilisation of submerged scraper conveyors for the removal of boiler bottom ash | A P Wiid Z M Sawa Bialogorski | Andries Wiid | Download |
| B08-06 | The conveying technique of the 1990’s -an enclosed belt conveyor which can run around sharp corners | Robert Johansson Neil Birdsey | R Johansson N Birdsey | Download |
| B08-07 | A note on the wind loadings of conveyor belt housings | A M Goliger J L Waldeck | A M Goliger J L Waldeck | Download |
| B08-08 | Intelligent conveyors, dynamic adjustment of conveyor speed under variable load conditions | P C Venter | Philip C Venter | Download |
| B08-10 | The use of conveyors underground for the hoisting of ore – post commissioning lessons learnt | J H W Reyneke | J H W Reyneke | Download |
| B08-11 | Belt cleaning – a designer’s point of view | G Shortt P Nel | Graham Shortt | Download |
| B08-12 | “bico- Tec” – Horizontal conveyor belts travelling in a curved direction. | F Kessler K Grabner | Franz Kessler Karl Grabner | Download |
| B08-13 | Dry screening for fine coal – innovation | D P Pieterse | Dirk Pieterse | Download |
| B08-14 | Modern Continuous haulage systems and equipment -1995 | J Dos Santos J R Mc Gaha | J Dos Santos J R Mc Gaha | Download |
| B08-15 | Cable belt PVL Conveyor technology on the move | P A Connell | P A Connell | Download |
| B08-16 | General Introduction /Review Stackers and reclaimers add value to mineral processes | H N Dreyer | Hector N Dreyer | Download |
| B08-17 | Homogenisation of bulk material in longitudinal and circular stockpile arrangements | F M Wolpers | F M Wolpers | Download |
| B08-18 | Portal and bridge scraper reclaimers – A comparison | J R Mc Turk | J R Mc Turk | Download |
| B08-19 | Performance of bucket wheel reclaimers | W Knappe | Wolfgang Knappe | Download |
| B08-20 | Drum Reclaimers | N De Wet | Noel de Wet | Download |
| B08-21 | Waste dump spreading | W Dohmen | Werner Dohmen | Download |
| B08-22 | Mobile stacking container | P Staples | Phil Staples | Download |
| B08-23 | Conveyor system commissioning maintenance and failure using black box techniques | A Surtees | Athol Surtees | Download |
| B08-24 | Development of a system for the measurement of the dynamic belt tension distribution on an operating conveyor belt | W F Madden | Wayne F Madden | Download |
| B08-25 | Overland conveyor belt improvements and belt conditioning monitoring using magnetic techniques | H Pieterse and J Pierce | Hendrik Pieterse Jim Pierce | Download |
Beltcon 7
| Paper No. | Title | Author | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07-01 | Design of a long overland conveyor with tight horizontal curves | J L Page R S Hamilton G G Shortt P Staples | J L Page | Download |
| B07-02 | Pipe conveyor installations in the United Kingdom’s north east coalfield | I W Day | I W Day | Download |
| B07-03 | Possible trends in belt conveyor technology | R Fauerbach | R Fauerbach | Download |
| B07-04 | Determining dynamic belt tensions using velocity measurement and computer simulation | G J Barfoot | G J Barfoot | Download |
| B07-05 | New dimensions of curved conveyor belt systems | H Limberg | H Limberg | Download |
| B07-06 | Attempts to improve start-up of conveyors fitted with the fluid couplings of a constant filling type | M Otrebski | M Otrebski | Download |
| B07-07 | The control and monitoring of conveyors to improve profits | T V Bell | T V Bell | Download |
| B07-08 | Refining conveyor specifications and operating procedures to cut running costs and downtime | A Surtees S Curry | A Surtees | Download |
| B07-09 | Spillage control on belt conveyor systems | R S Drohan | R S Drohan | Download |
| B07-10 | Tripper-booster driving: advantages and trends in the nineties | P Gilbert | P Gilbert | Download |
| B07-11 | Lean and mean conveyor design for the nineties | S Zamorano | S Zamorano | Download |
| B07-12 | Design and selection of bearings and housings used in material handling applications | M Stewart-Lord | M Stewart-Lord | Download |
| B07-13 | Developments in Australian longwall belt conveyors: electronic control systems | M Elliot | M Elliot | Download |
| B07-14 | The importance of magnetic separators and metal detectors in conveyor systems | C R Laing | C R Laing | Download |
| B07-15 | Advances in the non-destructive testing of conveyor belting | G J Barfoot | G J Barfoot | Download |
Beltcon 6
| Paper No. | Title | Author | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06-01 | Do belt conveyor standards replace fundamental principles | K P Muller | K P Muller | Download |
| B06-02 | Standards and their effect on conveyor systems | D C Morgan | D C Morgan | Download |
| B06-03 | Dynamic analysis of conveyor belts at ISCORS’S mining division | S Zamorano | S Zamorano | Download |
| B06-04 | Calculation criteria and application of the Rollgurt conveyor | T A Bahke | T A Bahke | Download |
| B06-05 | Conveyor Idler standards | A Frittella M Cohen | A Frittella M Cohen | Download |
| B06-05a | Recent research developments in belt conveyor technology | A W Roberts A Harrison | A Roberts | Download |
| B06-06 | Rolling bearing characteristics for maximising the life of conveyor idler rolls | M Stewart-Lord | Michael Stewart-Lord | Download |
| B06-07 | Conveyor pulley standards a possible solution | A E Bell M F Schenck | A E Bell M F Schenck | Download |
| B06-08 | Contour conveyor long distance conveyor technology development and experience | T Bruwer | R Fauerbach | Download |
| B06-09 | South African Standards and their relevance to conveyors | M Perrins | M Perrins | Download |
| B06-10 | The specialised belt conveyors | J R Mc Turk N Birdsey | J R Mc Turk N Birdsey | Download |
| B06-11 | The design and operation of high powered belt conveyors in British Coal | A Kirk | A Kirk | Download |
| B06-12 | Geometrical and mechanical properties of steelcord belt splices | M Otrebski P Saunders | M Otrebski P Saunders | Download |
| B06-12a | Getting started on a project | D C Morgan | D C Morgan | Download |
| B06-13 | Belt conveyor design criteria within Anglo American Corporation | J Page G Shortt | J Page G Shortt | Download |
| B06-14 | The rationalisation of idler manufacturing | A V Cook | A V Cook | Download |
| B06-15 | Mechanical engineering standards | P Eccleston | P Eccleston | Download |
Beltcon 5
| Paper No. | Title | Author | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05-01 | Recent research developments in belt conveyor technology | A W Roberts A Harrison | A W Roberts A Harrison | Download |
| B05-02 | In-Pit crushing and conveying at Phalaborwa | G Fauquier | G Fauquier | Download |
| B05-03 | Solutions for dynamic stresses in a catenary profile overland conveyor | H N Dreyer | H N Dreyer | Download |
| B05-04 | Design of belt conveyors with horizontal curves in special consideration of the belt speed | H Lauhoff | H Lauhoff | Download |
| B05-05 | The planning of an underground manriding conveyor system for Iscor’s Tshikondeni Colliery | W Moller E R Ascui | W Moller | Download |
| B05-06 | The correct alignment and profiling of high speed conveyors | P D H Comley | P D H Comley | Download |
| B05-07 | The transmission of power to high speed belts | L S Barnish | L S Barnish | Download |
| B05-08 | Performance characteristics of reciprocating plate feeders | A W Roberts | A W Roberts | Download |
| B05-09 | Thermal stress and load distribution of belt conveyor drives | H Funke | H Funke | Download |
| B05-10 | A user’s evaluation of feeder performance | P Van der Vyver G Bowmer | P Van der Vyver | Download |
| B05-11 | Economic considerations of extra long flight conveyors | N Addyman M Otrebski R S Bender | N Addyman | Download |
| B05-12 | Instrumentation control and monitoring of an overland conveyor system | C Yelland | C Yelland | Download |
| B05-13 | Conveyor belt selection/design for high speed conveyors | A Ullmann | A Ullmann | Download |
| B05-14 | Wear debris analysis – a meaningful condition monitoring technique for industrial drives | G Fogel | G Fogel | Download |
| B05-15 | High speed conveyor idlers | D R Watson J Van Niekerk | D R Watson | Download |
| B05-16 | The need for unified standards for the SA bulk handling industry | A J Matthee | A J Matthee | Download |
Beltcon 4
| Paper No. | Title | Author | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04-01 | Belt feeding systems at Richards Bay Coal Terminal | N V Stevens | N V Stevens | Download |
| B04-03 | The design of belt and apron feeders at a coal mine | J F Van der Linde A J Matthee | J F Van der Linde A J Matthee | Download |
| B04-04 | Design of load chutes for optimum belt life | D M Pitcher | Dave Pitcher | Download |
| B04-05 | Measurements & control of spillage & leakage at conveyor transfer points | R Todd Swinderman | R Todd Swinderman | Download |
| B04-06 | Developments in Escom’s Ash conveying techniques | T F Joyce | T F Joyce | Download |
| B04-07 | Degradation of sized coal at Transfer points | C M Ramos P J Goodwin | C M Ramos P J Goodwin | Download |
| B04-08 | Mass measuring on conveyor belts – An overview | M J S Fraser | M J S Fraser | Download |
| B04-09 | Longitudinal vibrations during transient operating conditions of belt conveyors | H Funke | H Funke | Download |
| B04-10 | Large conveyors – The case for total system design | T P T Page | T P T Page | Download |
| B04-11 | Further case studies in transient stresses in belt conveyors | A Surtees | Athol Surtees | Download |
| B04-12 | Belt dynamics- an alternative view | L Nordell | L Nordell | Download |
| B04-13 | An introduction as to the choice & application of conveyor drives & ancillary equipment | G N J Nel | G N J Nel | Download |
| B04-14 | Criteria for the optimum design of drive & brake units in belt conveyors | H Funke | H Funke | Download |
| B04-15 | Computer graphics techniques for visualising belt stress waves – an essential aid in the understanding of the stop start behaviour of long conveyors | W R B Morrison | W R B Morrison | Download |
| B04-16 | Bulk materials handling by belt conveyors at New Denmark colliery | H S Davidson | H S Davidson | Download |
| B04-17 | Fluid Couplings in higher power belt conveyor driveheads | J E Elderton | J E Elderton | Download |
| B04-18 | Electronic soft starters | S Gibson | S Gibson | Download |
| B04-19 | Rolling bearings in bulk conveyors | R S Heemskerk | R S Heemskerk | Download |
| B04-20 | Modern concepts in belt rip detection for steel-cord re-inforced conveyor belts | G J Davies | G J Davies | Download |
Beltcon 3
| Paper No. | Title | Author | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03-01 | Reducing dynamic loads in belts powered by three wound-rotor motors | A Harrison | A Harrison | Download |
| B03-02 | Lowering of safety factors in steel cord belt conveyors/economical transport using belt conveyors | A J Barbero | A J Barbero | Download |
| B03-03 | Longitudinal stresses occurring in long conveyor belts during starting and stopping | A Surtees | A Surtees | Download |
| B03-04 | The evolution of curved conveyor systems for the transportation of minerals | K G Milford | K G Milford | Download |
| B03-05 | Optimisation of passive moisture loss from brown coal during transportation by overland belt conveyor | R Attwood | R Attwood | Download |
| B03-06 | The pipe conveyor system | C Buchanan | C Buchanan | Download |
| B03-07 | High angle conveyor offers mine haulage savings | D D Mitchell D W Albertson | D D Mitchell | Download |
| B03-08 | Materials handling plant for the Simuma Cement Works with special reference to the design of a downhill conveyor | Noel de Wet | Noel de Wet | Download |
| B03-09 | Some aspects of surface friction, adhesion and wear in the gravity flow, handling and belt conveying of bulk solids | A Roberts | A Roberts | Download |
| B03-10 | Durt, the movie | W E Sabina R P Stahura R T Swinderman | R Todd Swinderman | Download |
| B03-11 | A better understanding of magnetic separators and metal detectors used in conveyor systems | R Blomme | R Blomme | Download |
| B03-12 | Developments and trends in conveyor belts reinforced with Kevlar Aramid fibre | T Donkin B Pulvermacher | T Donkin | Download |
| B03-13 | The function and mechanism of conveyor pulley drums | T King | T King | Download |
| B03-14 | Belt conveyor holdbacks | C A Seaton A F Cooke | C A Seaton | Download |
| B03-15 | Backstop selection procedure for multiple and single drive conveyors | J J Stilin | J J Stilin | Download |
| B03-16 | Conveyor belt monitoring as a developing art | B Brown T King | T King | Download |
| B03-17 | Visual scanning of steel reinforced conveyor belting | A J van der Walt | A J van der Walt | Download |
| B03-18 | Review of conveyor belt monitoring research in Australia | A Harrison | A Harrison | Download |
| B03-19 | Maintenance on belt conveyors – a practical approach to this vital link in continuous production | K Tuckey R Womack H Stolz | J H Rall P Staples | Download |
| B03-20 | Protect your conveyor belt investment | J J Moller | J J Moller | Download |
| B03-21 | Cable belt conveyor in North Drift, Selby Mine National Coal Board, North Yorkshire area | K G Milford | K G Milford | Download |
| B03-22 | Commissioning and operating experience of the Selby steel cord belt draft conveyor | P Comley | P Comley | Download |
| B03-23 | Belt conveyors in bulk terminal applications | P J Goodwin C M Ramos | P J Goodwin C M Ramos | Download |
| B03-24 | Practical and operating aspects of the Richards Bay Coal Terminal | R Taylor | R Taylor | Download |
| B03-25 | Uprating of coal conveyor systems at Sasol Two and Sasol Three | D N Malan G Downie A D Dunn R D Robertson P Wheatley | D N Malan | Download |
Beltcon 2
| Paper No. | Title | Author | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02-01 | Overview and current state of the art in belt conveying in South Africa | P W Steinberg W Braasch | P W Steinberg W Braasch | Download |
| B02-02 | Trends in the application of troughed conveyor belts | A Harrison | A Harrison | Download |
| B02-03 | Rational design on conveyor chutes | J Rosentals | J Rosentals | Download |
| B02-04 | Aero Conveyors | L Thain J Broumels | L Thain J Broumels | Download |
| B02-05 | Belt conveyors – an expression of the users view point | W Spencer and others | W Spencer | Download |
| B02-06 | Continuous belt weighting | A W Roberts | A Roberts | Download |
| B02-07 | Feeding of bulk materials onto belts. Feeders and feeder loads. | AW Roberts | A Roberts | Download |
| B02-08 | Criteria for minimising transient stresses in conveyor belts | A Harrison | A Harrison | Download |
| B02-11 | Kevlar Aramid fibre performance in conveyor belts | B Pulvermacher | B Pulvermacher | Download |
| B02-13 | The cable belt conveyor at Selby mine | I M Thomson | I M Thomson | Download |
| B02-14 | Case histories on the use of aramid fibres in coal mines and surface applications | A G Moore | A G Moore | Download |
| B02-14 | Steelcord drift conveyor at Selby Colliery | P W Comely | P W Comely | Download |
| B08-09 | State of art , usage of the conveyor belt monitor | B Brown | B Brown | Download |
| B08-10 | Belt conveyor pulley design -why the failures? | T J King | T J King | Download |
Beltcon 1
| Paper No. | Title | Author | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01-01 | Economic analysis in the optimisation of belt conveyor systems | A W Roberts | A W Roberts | Download |
| B01-03 | The design of troughing idlers | J J Rozentals | J J Rozentals | Download |
| B01-02 | Conveyor design and design standards | P Staples | P Staples | Download |
| B01-04 | Aspects of conveyor belting | G Davies | G Davies | Download |
| B01-05 | The design of conveyor pulleys | B E Lloyd | B E Lloyd | Download |
| B01-06 | Belt conveyor drives – a consideration of some design aspects | J H Rall P Staples | J H Rall P Staples | Download |
| B01-07 | Hydrodynamic couplings used as conveyor starting equipment | A Roberson | A Roberson | Download |
| B01-08 | A comparison of overland conveying systems | I Zandi | I Zandi | Download |
| B01-09 | Loading, discharging and cleaning of belt conveyors | D M Pitcher | D M Pitcher | Download |
| B01-10 | Operating and maintenance costs of underground colliery conveyors | R Vogel P R Roberts | R Vogel P R Roberts | Download |
| B01-11 | Underground conveyor network design | P R Roberts R Vogel | P R Roberts R Vogel | Download |
| B01-12 | Long overland conveyors | W A C Smith G H Spriggs | W A C Smith G H Spriggs | Download |
| B01-13 | Development of the cable belt conveyor | Ian Main Thomson | Ian Main Thomson | Download |
SafeCon 2014
| Paper No. | Title | Author | Presenter | |
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| SC1- 08 | Impumelelo Mine Project 26.8 km overland conveyor system | Jan Botes | Jan Botes | Download |
| SC1- 09 | Ventilation engineering process design planning and legal governance of conveyor belts | Francois Slabber | Francois Slabber | Download |
| SC1- 10 | Conveyor spillage what are we missing | Simon Curry | Simon Curry | Download |
| SC1- 11 | Design of safe belt splices | Dave Pitcher | Dave Pitcher | Download |
| SC1- 12 | Splicing methodology | Andre Van Staden | Andre Van Staden | Download |
| SC1- 13 | Splice Failures | Ben-Piet Terblanche | Ben-Piet Terblanche | Download |
| SC1- 14 | Applied belt splice design | G Lodewijks | Gabriel Lodewijks | Download |
| SC1- K2 | Seeing the detail in the big picture | Don Thompson | Don Thompson | Download |
| SC1-02 | Expect the unexpected | Marais/ Killian | Lou Killian | Download |
| SC1-03 | The potetntial legal liabilities posed by conveyor belt installations | Jaco Swartz | Jaco Swartz | Download |
| SC1-04 | Safety Integrity level requirements in the design of belt conveyors | G Lodewijks, E Rogova | Gabriel Lodewijks | Download |
| SC1-05 | New VSD/VFD national standard for hazardous locations and the impact it will have on the mining industry | Henk Zwart | Henk Zwart | Download |
| SC1-06 | Fire detection and suppression systems on underground conveyor belt installations | Brian O'Connor | Brian O'Connor | Download |
| SC1-07 | Advances in flame retardant belting and the future | Ben-Piet Terblanche | Ben-Piet Terblanche | Download |
PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME FOR BELTCON 22
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