ELECTRIC SOLAR VEHICLE

PROJECT REPORT

SUBMITTED BY
1. KUMAR PADMNABH
221/11
Mechanical Engineering
Institute of
Technology, Jamshedpur

2. SHIVAM RAI
410/10
Mechanical Engineering

TAPAN
KUMAR
Institute
of
18/11
Mechanical
Engineering
Technology,
Jamshedpur

National I T, Jamshedpur

TAPAN KUMAR
18/11
3.ABHISHEK
KUMAR
Mechanical
Engineering

National I T, Jamshedpur

221/11
TAPAN KUMAR
18/11

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering
National
I T, Jamshedpur
Institute
of

PROJECT ON

Technology, Jamshedpur
kd

ELECTRIC SOLAR VEHICLE

Under the Guidance of-

Dr K D P SINGH
Professor
Mechanical Engineering Department

Submitted By
ABHISHEK KUMAR
221/11

KUMAR PADMNABH
523/11

SHIVAM RAI
221/11

Mechanical Engineering
N.I.T, Jamshedpur

Mechanical Engineering
N.I.T, Jamshedpur

Mechanical Engineering
N.I.T, Jamshedpur

PIPE CONVEYOR :AN INTRODUCTION

Pipe Conveyor belts are used where bulk materials have to be
conveyed along horizontal and vertical curves in restricted
spaces. The belt in this system flattens itself at the loading and
discharge stages after it takes a pipe shape during its forward /

return runs. The idlers are arranged in a hexagonal array with

three rolls on either side. Pipe conveyor is designed to handle
ecologically materials that cause severe pollution to the
environment and working area.

PIPE CONVEYOR CHARACTERISTICS

Totally Enclosed Conveying

Material being transported by a pipe conveyor is completely
enclosed by the conveyor belt for the major portion of its travel.
This has several benefits, including
environmental pollution is minimised as dust generation and
en route spillage are eliminated,
the product is protected from outside contamination, and
valuable product is protected from theft along the conveyors
path.

Steep Inclined Conveying

Increased friction between the material and the pipe shape of
pipe conveyors makes steep inclines possible,
generally 50 % steeper than a conventional belt conveyor. This
means that
the overall length of the conveyor system may be reduced,
and

 plant footprints can be smaller with further cost savings.

Minimal Space Requirements

The pipe conveyor is narrower than a conventional conveyor of
the same capacity and uses less floor space.

Return Belt Conveying

The return belt is also formed into a pipe shape and can, in
special circumstances, transport material. This offers cost
advantages.

Curved Transport
The pipe shape of the belt permits the conveyor to curve
horizontally as well as vertically. A single pipe conveyor can
thus replace several conventional belt conveyors, reducing
the need for multiple transfer points and drives that require
more space and cost,
power required to lift the product at repeated transfer points,
degradation of the product and dust generation at transfer
points, and
costly chute liner replacements.

The above figure clearly shows the amount of horizontal as well

as lateral curvature which could be given to the conveyor if it is
a pipe conveyor.

ABSTRACT
Development of Standard Maintainance Practices (SMPs)
consists of all the processes that are involved in
formulating a set of rules and duration for checking and
replacing various components so that efficiency as well as
durability of the machine could be increased . We know
that in machines even small damages , if ignored , can
cause catastrophic results with loss of life and property . So
, a governing set of rules based on the past history of
machine and its working condition is needed to avoid any
such mishappening . SMPs gives us a concise and lucid
overview of details of checking point , frequency of
checking , checking procedure , inspection criteria
and relevent action taken .
We are concerned with developing SMPs for Pipe
conveyor . As discussed above , pipe conveyors are
different from conventional conveyors and need thorough
and regular checking because of its length , curvature ,
complexity and volume of material handled . The proposed
SMP consists both running inspection
(Daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly etc.) , Periodical
Inspection/ Maintenance (During Equipment Shutdown),
Inspection formats (Daily, Weekly & Monthly) . Electrical
Motor is not covered under this SMP.

VARIOUS COMPONENTS AND PROTECTION

DEVICES

RUNNING INSPECTION GUIDELINES

PERIODIC/CONDITION BASED MAINTENANCE

CONCLUSION

Due to the nature of stresses under which a pipe

conveyor is working , regular maintenance and
inspection is necessary as evident from the SMP
chart . Many protection devices and controlling
mechanisms have been installed there and
further improvement is being done . Utilising
laser sensors and magnetic scanner are found to
be very useful . Efforts are being made to
increase the carrying capacity as well as the
utility of the pipe conveyor . The proposed SMP is
based both on the equipment history and
standard norms . These SMPs are found to be a
very important tool in cost reduction and
increased efficacy . With these chances of
failures are minimised to a great extent . So
balancing between the economy and the extent
of importance of a particular maintenance
procedure is very necessary . Too frequent
replacements can be burden to economy .

REFERENCES
Operation and maintenance instructions manual for pipe
conveyor
www.google.com
Wikipedia.com
www.tatasteel.com