Abstract
The complexity of the underground environment in coal mines often leads to varying load conditions during the operation of the scraper conveyor, which can affect the lifespan of its components and result in unnecessary energy consumption. A test platform for the scraper conveyor was constructed based on the similarity theory to measure torque, speed, chain tension, and scraper acceleration during transportation. A DEM-MBD model of the scraper conveyor was developed and validated through transport tests and similarity theories to analyze the rigid-discrete coupling effect under different chain speed-load conditions. The results revealed a stratification phenomenon and a Brazilian fruit effect in the movement of coal. The average velocity of the upper and lower coal layers gradually increased during the transportation, while the difference between them gradually decreased. As the load increased, the stacking density and height of coal between scrapers also increased, leading to a higher force exerted on the scraper and chain. As the chain speed increased, the stacking density and height of coal between scrapers decreased, along with a decrease in the force applied to the scraper and chain. The formation of three-body wear necessitates a specific positional condition. When the scraper (chain)- coal-deck plate (chute liner) forms a particle stagnation state, severe wear occurs on the parts. This study provides a foundation for analyzing the transport mechanism of scraper conveyor from the particle perspective, offers a simulation reference for analyzing the mechanical and tribological characteristics of the line pan and scraper chain, and serves as a guideline for the future development of transportation state monitoring and the optimization and enhancement of components under different working conditions.
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