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Transport and Handling Equipment in Industry

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Course Unit Code342-0512/02
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated5 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Choice-compulsory type A
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Third Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
BRA37doc. Ing. Robert Brázda, Ph.D.
Summary
Introduction into theory and practical applications of commonly used transport equipments. Classification and properties of transported materials. Fundamental calculations of capacity, output, forces etc. of conveying machines, their description, principles of work and practical applications.

Main topics:
1. Classification of transport
2. Classification of transported materials
3. Carrying capacity
4. Equation of motion
5. Method of transfer of tensile forces
6. Graphics - numerical method
7. Belt conveyors
8. Chain conveyors
9. Bucket elevator
10. Screw conveyor
11. Vibratory conveyors
12. Roller conveyors
13. Transport by gravity
14. In pipe transport
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
To acquaint students with complete information on transportation facilities in the construction industry.
Students receive information from the application of specific types of transport and handling equipment and bulk solid materials, design options and their integration in the construction industry. Students will acquire the necessary capacity and design calculations.
Course Contents
Lectures:

1st Terminology and basic concepts. Transported materials. Classification and
mechanical and physical properties of the material. Distribution of transport and handling equipment. Calculation of transport performance.
2nd Silos. Construction and closures. Feeders. Landfill solids.
3rd The equation of motion. Traction. Analysis of the tractive forces in pull element.
4th Distribution of conveyors. Belt conveyor. Main parts and accessories. Special belt conveyors.
5th Theory and calculation of the conveyor belt. Bucket elevator.
6th Chain conveyor. Scraper conveyor. Redler. Calculation of chain conveyors.
7th Vibratory conveyor. Auger.
8th Distribution of intermittent traffic. Rail transport. Construction and basic calculation of rail tracks. Rolling stock.
9th Determination of driving the vehicle rolling resistance. Principles of traction calculations.
10th Cranes. The calculation of lifting and running mechanisms.

Contents of training and seminars:

1st Introduction to the workouts. Basic terminology. Methodology for measuring the mechanical properties of bulk materials.
2nd Output of transport equipment. Euler relations. Graphic-numerical method of determining the tensile strength of transport equipment with an endless traction element.
3rd Belt conveyor. Bucket elevator.
4th Chain conveyors.
5th Transport in the pipeline.
6th Rolling mill. Traction calculations.
7th The calculation of lifting and running machinery.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
Shapiro,H.I., Shapiro,J.P., Shapiro,L.K.: Cranes and Derrics. Third edition. ISBN 0-07-057889-3. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., USA, 2000
Fayed,M.E., Skocir,T.S.:Mechanical Conveyors. ISBN 1-56676-416-5. Technomic Publishing Company, Inc. 1997.
Shapiro,H.I., Shapiro,J.P., Shapiro,L.K.: Cranes and Derrics. Third edition. ISBN 0-07-057889-3. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., USA, 2000
Polák,J., Brázda,R.,Transport and Handling Equipment : VŠB - TUO 2012 (The text was created within the "InterDV" project
McGuire, Patrick M. Conveyors: Application, Selection, and Integration. Velká Británie, CRC Press, 2009. ISBN 9781439803905.
Narayanan, Subash S.. Aircraft Ground Handling. Velká Británie, Austin Macauley, 2019. ISBN9789948373711
Simulations in Bulk Solids Handling: Applications of DEM and Other Methods. Německo, Wiley, 2023. ISBN 9783527835928
Stephens, Matthew P.. Manufacturing Facilities Design & Material Handling: Sixth Edition. Spojené státy americké, Purdue University Press, 2019. ISBN 9781612495729
Richards, Gwynne. Warehouse Management: The Definitive Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in the Modern Warehouse. Indie, Kogan Page, 2021. ISBN 9781789668414
Martin, Heinrich. Warehousing and Transportation Logistics: Systems, Planning, Application and Cost Effectiveness. Velká Británie, Kogan Page, 2018. ISBN 9780749482213
Polák,J., Pavliska,J., Slíva,A.: Dopravní a manipulační zařízení I.ES VŠB-TUO,2001, ISBN 80-248-0043-8
Polák,J., Bailotti,K., Pavliska,J., Hrabovský,L.: Dopravní a manipulační zařízení II. ES VŠB-TUO, 2003, ISBN 80-248-0493-X
Polák,J., Slíva,A.: Dopravní a manipulační zařízení III. ES VŠB-TUO, 2005, ISBN 80-248-20963-X

Studijní opory:
Brázda, R., Vyletělek, J., Günther, P., Skácel, K., Grabec, J., Žalčík, J.: Dopravní a manipulační technika, dostupné z: www.vvvd.cz/m3-dopravni-a-manipulacni-technika-18.html, ISBN 978-80-248-3257-9
http://homel.vsb.cz/~dor028/Opory/
Recommended Reading:
Wohlbier,R.H.: Belt Conveying Technology I,II.III. ISBN 0878491147. 2000.
Yardley, E.D., Stace, L.R.: Belt Conveying of Minerals. ISBN 978-1-84569-230-8. Woodhead Publishing Limited, England. 2008
DANĚK, J.; PAVLISKA, J.: Technologie ložných a skladových operací I, VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2002, ISBN 80-248-0063-2
DANĚK, J.; PAVLISKA, J.: Technologie ložných a skladových operací II, VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2002, ISBN 80-248-0218-X

Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Individual consultations, Tutorials, Project work
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit35 18
        ExaminationExamination65 16