Energy and ecological optimisation of the belt conveyors’ operation

• Autorzy: Szczeszek P. , Jastrząb A. , Karkoszka Tatiana , Prusko A.

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.5604/01.3001.0054.3207

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The article aims to discuss the energy consumption and environmental impact of the conveyor belts and how they can be improved, as well as to analyse the methods used in assessing energy intensity and noise and dust emissions into the environment. Design/methodology/approach The study analyses the applicable legal requirements and the tools used to assess energy intensity and emissions and then presents the results of an assessment undertaken at a selected power plant. Findings In the analysed power plant, measures must be implemented to minimise energy intensity and noise emissions. However, different methods are used to assess the scopes of operation, which hinders optimisation in an integrated sense. Practical implications An integrated approach in assessing the performance of different conveyor belts can provide the foundation for optimising many belt conveyor systems used in the Polish power industry. Originality/value The study’s results confirm the lack of a standardised methodology for evaluating the operation of conveyor belts that considers their energy efficiency and individual emissions. They are the starting point for developing an innovative algorithm for the multi-criteria evaluation of individual system components, ensuring their integrated characterisation and, as a result, integrated optimisation.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

conveyor belts; integrated optimization; energy intensity; noise emissions; dust emissions

PL

taśmy przenośnikowe; zintegrowana optymalizacja; intensywność energetyczna; emisja hałasu; emisja pyłu

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: Vol. 121, nr 1
• Strony: 184--190
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 44 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Szczeszek P.

• Tauron Polish Energy, ul. Ściegiennego 3, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

autor

Jastrząb A.

• Enea Połaniec Power Plant, ul. Zawada 26, 28-230 Połaniec, Poland

autor

Karkoszka Tatiana

• Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7853-3654

autor

Prusko A.

• Energopomiar, ul. Sowińskiego 3, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

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