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Case Study: ASGCO Flo-Control Chute Developed Using 3DEM Analysis

Industry

Copper Mining

Challenge

2-3 chute plugs per week
12-16 hours of down time for each time

Transfer point at major copper mining operation:

Solution


3DEM is a numerical modeling method for simulating the dynamics of materials where velocity and accelerations only change under gravitational influence or during	collision with other particles or chute surfaces (walls). This modeling and design help simulate conveyors and the dynamics of bulk material flow problems to accurately predict	material behavior and design a more efficient conveyor transfers, utilizing "hood" and "spoon" technology, ASGCO Flo-Control.

ASGCO Flo-Control technology dynamically regulates material literally making it flow like water	Build a steel shell which minimizes corners and tight angles to increase flow ability.	Adjustable from the top as well as the back and is able to fine tune adjustment.

Remove existing top of chute and liners	Drop in new ASGCO Flo-Control hood	Install vertical and horizontal adjustments

Results

No build up or wear on chute wear lining

Tight columned flow of material

Conveying perfectly centered material

Minimize impact and top cover wear on the conveyor belt by using a curved chute or soft loading design
Minimize Material Spillage
Center load the material at a uniform rate

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