Study on topology optimization of scraper conveyor chain

Year 2024, Volume: 7 Issue: 1, 48 - 53, 30.06.2024

Hamit Türkmen , Melih Gazi Kırpık , Tuğrul Sapmaz , Fethiye Yalçın

Abstract

Silos are structures where grains are stored. In general, for transportation and prevention of wheat from spoiling, some sub-systems can be used in silos. One of these sub-systems is scraper conveyor that is used to transport the grains in horizontal direction. Similar to all other systems in engineering, in order to increase the system efficiency and to optimize the required power for the motors, weight reduction is important without sacrificing safety factor of the system significantly. Topology optimization has been used by mechanical and civil engineers for many years. In this study it is aimed to apply topology optimization to the chain of a scraper conveyor that is used to transport 80 tons of grains per hour in a silo by using ANSYS® Mechanical. In conclusion, a lightweight and material saved new design for the chain was designed without sacrificing from safety factor significantly.

Keywords

Topology optimization, Ansys Mechanical, Scraper Conveyor, Silo, Bulk Material Conveying.

Supporting Institution

ÇUKUROVA SILO KURUMU

Project Number

119C125

Thanks

Thank Cukurova Silo and TUBİTAK 2244 projects for their support.

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