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Schenck Process MULTIBELT Belt Weighers

Schenck MULTIBELT Belt Weighers
Reliablity, Effiency with Simplicity

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Application of Belt Weighers
- Introduction / Contents
• Terminology / Design data
• Belt weigher spectrum of SCHENCK PROCESS GmbH
• Accuracy classes
• Errors of data acquisition
• Installation requirements
• Comparison of calibration methods

• Weighing electronics
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Operation of Belt Weighers
V = Belt speed [m/sec] • q•v

m=
q = Belt load [kg/m] m= q•v
• = Massenstrom
m [t/h]
•
m
m = Batch weight [t] q=
v • 3,6
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- Selection Criteria
1) Design Data
• Feed rate/ volumetric and gravimetric
• Accuracy demands of customer
• Operating range (min./max. in t/h)
• Belt speed / Belt width / Troughing
• Construction data of belt conveyor (dimensioned drawing)

• Idler spacing / Belt inclination

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- Terminology
2) Terminology
• Weigh length / Measuring distance
• Theoretical weigh length / Measuring distance
• Influential zone of belt weigher
• Load to be measured
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- Terminology
a) Weigh length (m) b) Theoretical weigh length

theo. weigh length
Weigh length
DP10 856F.DWG
DP10 856E.DWG L/2 L/2
Measuring L1 L2 L3=L1
Measuring station
station
The weigh length is the distance The theoretical weigh length results from
between the limiting idlers of the the load profile of the belt weighers for
belt weigher. the design of the load cell(s).
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- Terminology
c) Weigher influential zone

Influential zone
3 2 1 1 2 3
DP10 865D.DWG
Measuring station
Alterations within the weigher influential zone, such as misalignment, belt

steering, changes of belt tension, etc. influence the measuring results.
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SCHENCK MULTIBELT Belt Weighers
BMP
BMC
BED
Multi-idler belt weigher for coal conveyor
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- Accuracy Classes
Belt weighers are suitable for the application in the following fields:
1) Acquisition of bulk material/ balancing - internal data acquisition
Accuracy relative to nominal value (max. feed rate)

(within the range of feed rate from 20 -100 %)
2) Charging/discharging of bulk material - legal-for-trade application

Accuracy relative to actual value (actual feed rate)

(within the range of feed rate from 30 -100 %)
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Belt Weigher Accuracy
- 1% Related to nominal flow rate I Nom
% Error related to actual value

+
5
4
3
2
1
0 % I Nom
20 50 100
1
2
3
4
5
Flow rate - 40 t/h 100 t/h 200 t/h
Error ± 2 t/h ± 2 t/h ± 2 t/h

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Belt Weigher Accuracy
- 1% Related to actual flow rate I Act
% Error related to actual value

+
1
0,5
0 % I Nom
20 50 100
0,5
1
-
Flow rate 40 t/h 100 t/h 200 t/h
Error ± 0,4 t/h ± 1 t/h ± 2 t/h

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- Belt Weigher Spectrum
1) Single-idler belt weighers (BEM / BEP / BED)

Principle example BEP Application
• Belt widths from 400 - 2000 mm
weigh roller (special belt widths available upon
L t/h = L request)
• Range of feed rate approx. 1 t/h

to 15000 t/h (theoretically)
• Accuracy from 0,5 - 1 % relative

to nominal or actual value
DP10 865H.DWG
Pair of plate Load cell
springs • Accuracy from 0,5 - 1 % relative
L L to nominal or actual value
weigh length “LM “ = 2L

• Legal-for-trade application possible
(except BEM)
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- Belt Weigher Spectrum
2) Multi-idler belt weighers (BMP / BMC)
Principle example BMC Application
• Range of belt widths 500 – 2000 mm

Weigh length “ L M “ = 5L (Special belt widths available upon
L L L L L request)
L t/h= 4m (6m)
• Range of feed rate from
approx. 5 t/h bis 20000 t/h
• Accuracy 0,25 - 0,5 %

relative to nominal or actual value
Weigher idlers
• Variants for use in hazardous areas
DP10 856i.DWG
possible
Load cells
• Legal-for-trade application possible
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MULTIBELT
single-idler Belt Weigher type BEM
Typical technical data:

• ± 1.0 % I nominal
• < 4000 t/h
• 400 – 1400 mm
• 2 modules with one
load cell each
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MULTIBELT
single-idler Belt Weigher type BEP

• ± 1.0% I actual
• < 6000 t/h
• 400 – 1400 mm
• 1 load cell
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MULTIBELT
single-idler Belt Weigher type BED

• +/- 0.5 % I nominal
• +/- 1.0% I actual
• < 15,000 t/h
• 1600 – 2000 mm
• 2 modules with one
load cell each
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MULTIBELT
dual-idler Belt Weigher type BMP

• ± 0.5 % I actual
• < 15,000 t/h
• 500 – 1400 mm = 1 load cell
• 1400 – 2000 mm = 2 load cells
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MULTIBELT
dual-idler Belt Weigher type BMP
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MULTIBELT Dual Idler BMP2
Single carriage for belts

600 bis 1400mm.
Dual carriage systems

for belt widths over
1400mm.
Support for check weight

(Option)
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MULTIBELT 2BMP
Two by two idler weighers, run in

tandem.
= Weigh length longer

= Reachable accuracy higher
Support for check weight

(Option)
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MULTIBELT
multi-idler Belt Weigher Type BMC

• +/- 0.5 % I actual
• +/- 0.25 % I actual (30 – 100%)
• < 20.000 t/h
• 500 – 2000 mm
• 4 load cells
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Belt Weighers - Criteria for Installation
Basic features of our range of products
• Single-idler belt weighers
for medium to high accuracies and easy installation
• Multi-idler belt weighers
for maximum accuracy, even with extreme belt load,

feed rate and belt speed

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Measuring Principle Belt Scale
L
Limiting idler
Weighing idler Speed transducer

n
f
MIN limit value
Load cell
MAX limit value
INTECONT general alarm
0/4 - 20mA
pulse - exit
Serial interface
Easy Serve
. .
Feed rate m = q · v ( t/h) Total load m = m dt (t)
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- Errors Affecting Data Acquisition
Errors may arise from the:
• Acquisition of the belt load relevant • Belt tension
• Acquisition of the belt speed • Belt rigidity
• Processing of measured data • Belt load
• Adjustment / Calibration • Belt speed
• Environmental influences • Distance between

carrying idlers
• Misalignment
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Belt Weighers - Accuracy
„Colijn - Formula “
L L
D K•T
F= a• (D1 + D2) • 100%
Q L2
K = Belt rigidity
T = Belt tension a = engineering factor (depending on type)
Q = Belt load D = Deflection
L = Idler spacing D1 = Load Cell - way
D2 = Deflection of support idler
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Setup of the Weigh Idlers
Influential zone comprising three (3) approach and

three (3) retreat idler sets
Alignment tolerance
3 x L ± 5mm Max. 0.2 mm
2xL
0,2
3 2 1 1 2 3
L L L
40 kg
Fix wire here Measuring station Steel wire
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Setup of the Weigh Idlers
Steel wire
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- Installation Requirements
1) Requirements regarding the belt conveyors
• Efficient scrapers of conveyor
• Weight take-up unit
• Protection against effects of the weather
• Consider limit values of the belt inclination
Avoid relative movement of the material on

the belt in the influential area of the conveyor.

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- Installation Requirements
2) Requirements in the weigher influential zone
• Stable belt construction - e.g. no fixed troughing idlers
• Straight belt (observe distances from areas with

changing inclinations)
• Sufficient distance from material feeding
• Tolerances of the bearing pulleys (carrying and return belt)
• F9151 Guide
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Element of Belt Weighers
- Condition installation
The numbers in the

circles represent a rating
Horizontal belt conveyor
scale Rising belt conveyor
(from 1 = to be preferred
to 6 = unfavourable),
characterizing the
influence of the place of
installation on the
accuracy of the belt
weigher.
Belt conveyor with curved belt

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No relative movement
of material handled
The angle of inclination of the
belt must be such that there is Feed-hopper,
no relative movement of the transfer chute, etc
material handled.
Install the belt weigher

sufficiently far away from the
hopper to ensure that the bulk
solids flow has settled and
there is no relative movement

of the material.
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Weigher idler set
Observe minimum distance of the

belt
weigher from the belt drum in the
troughed belt.
Accuracy is influenced by troughing.
0 up 20°GOOD
SUITABLE for measuring
up to 30°ADEQUATE
accuracies of ± 1 % und ± 2 %
up to 45°SUITABLE
relative to the nominal feed rate
for: measuring accuracies

Ensure that the weigher is fully and constantly
of ±1 % and ± 2 % relative
troughed in the weigher influential zone
to the nominal feed rate
(3 approach and 3 retreat idlers).
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Accurately align all idler sets the

weigher influential zone. Idler sets
with offset idlers.
Weigher idler set
Weigher influential zone
Belt stringers in the weigher

influential zone must be stable,
and the foundation must be firm

and safe from sinking.
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A weight take-up unit must be provided.
ADEQUATE GOOD GOOD

but risk of jamming.
Maintenance required.
Take suitable precautions to protect

the equipment against wind, moisture

and extreme variations of temperature.
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Belt Weighers - Terminology
?
Adjustment
?
Calibration
Taring ?
Legal-for-trade
Application
? Zero position
?
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Taring
= Acquisition of the basic tare (weight of the mechanical units

of the conveyor belt, like idler stations, etc.) acquired during
the initial operation, service and maintenance
o Programme is password protected, service function

(for authorized persons only)
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Zero setting
= Acquisition of the normal deviation from the zero value

during operation, e.g. due to contamination, etc.
The zero setting , (i.e. the allowed range) refers to the last
determined tare value
o Programme without password protection can be started

automatically for SCHENCK belt weighers.
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Legal-for-trade applications
= Testing and marking of the installed belt weigher by the

Standard Metrological Department in charge or an
authorized organization (in Germany so far only possible
for static scales), e.g. SCHENCK PROCESS GmbH
Prerequisite:
The Authority in charge, in Germany the
"Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt", has authorized
the admission of the types in question.
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Adjustment = Calibration
Basic adjustment and normalization of a scale so that the actual quantity

of material is recorded.
Calculated adjustment
= After entering certain constructive data (e.g. load cells,
speed monitor...) the SCHENCK weighing electronic
calculates all necessary normalization values of the display
and signals
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Belt Weighers
- Comparison of Calibration Methods
1) Adjustment with material
2) Adjustment with test chains
3) Point-like positioning of weight on the belt
4) Weights at the weighing stations
5) Resistor Calibration
6) Calculated adjustment (Automatic calibration programs

of SCHENCK PROCESS weighing electronics, e.g.
INTECONT PLUS)
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Belt Weighers
- Comparison of Adjustment Methods
Methods Principle Advantage / Disadvantage
1) Adjustment parameter range correction (new) = A: • Actual determination of accuracy

with material • Only really true principle
range correction (previous) Q actual
Q displayed
D: • Static check scale necessary
P measured P display • Necessary material quantity
depends of size of belt weigher
counter • Risk of deviations due to material
Q=quantity correction loss on transport
DP10 856A.DWG
2) Adjustment
A: • Simulation of belt loading Influences
similar to material check
with test
chains
• Automation possible
weigh-
bridge D: • High sophisticated installation, high
weigh
idler investment
• Frequent maintenance necessary
• High mutual interference of the chain-
links (especially with poor maintenance)
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Belt Weighers
- Comparison of Calibration Methods
3) Weight acting A: • Simulation of weighbridge loading

1
point-like on the Q • Automation possible
belt
D: • Insufficient emulation of belt tension
F influence
2
• Dynamic force (jolting weights)
• Inaccurate force impact on load cells
in case of misaligning (non-centred force)
DP10 856C.DWG
4) Weight at the
weighing station 1 A: • Most simple and stable test
(Test weight) • Low Maintenance
• Automation possible
D: • Insufficient emulation of belt tension

2
influence
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Calibration of Belt Weighers
simple check weights

- manual trailed
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Calibration of Belt Weighers
Both sides check weight

suspended
Design:
- powered
- manual activate via

excentric lever
Check weight
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Belt Weighers
5) Resistor Re-calibration of the weigher A: • Simple method

Calibration based on the resistor network • Cost-efficient
representing the calculated force • Automatic possible
on the load cell. • Maintenance free
D: • Initial true calibration needed

Prerequisites: • Excludes mechanical part of
Initial calibration with material to the belt weigher (e.g.
compensate mechanical changes in belt tension, belt
influence strongly recommended. alignment, shunt forces)
giving typically the majority of
the error or at least the most
unpredictable part of the error
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Belt Weighers
6) Automatic Calibration of the weigher based A: • Simple method / Cost-efficient

Calibration on the technical data. • Calibration based on known
program technical data
• Comparison with other
calibration methods shows
SCHENCK Prerequisites: excellent results
Electronics! All data (such as load cell, • Easy triggering
weighing length, inclination, …) - push button or
Must be known exactly. - automatically by
electronics
Based on a long time analysis

of calibration protocols, it is
verified that the automatic
calibration is more accurate

than the methods no. 3 and 4.
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Apron weigher BMC
Conveying direction
Slow-down route Weigh length Slow-down route Wheel track
Tie-rod
Load cell
mount
D736 171
Support Support Tie-rod

available Support new Support new available
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BMC in a clinker pan conveyor
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BMC for lignite
Section A-A Section B-B
B Axis 5
Axis 6
View Z
Operating state Mounting state

A A
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BMC for lignite
BMC for lignite
V042451B01
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BMC for lignite
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Mission impossible
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Mission impossible

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Schenck Process MULTIBELT Belt Weighers

Reliablity, Effiency with Simplicity

• Terminology / Design data

• Belt weigher spectrum of SCHENCK PROCESS GmbH

• Errors of data acquisition

• Comparison of calibration methods

V = Belt speed [m/sec] • q•v

• Feed rate/ volumetric and gravimetric

• Accuracy demands of customer

• Operating range (min./max. in t/h)

• Belt speed / Belt width / Troughing

• Construction data of belt conveyor (dimensioned drawing)

• Idler spacing / Belt inclination

• Weigh length / Measuring distance

• Theoretical weigh length / Measuring distance

• Influential zone of belt weigher

a) Weigh length (m) b) Theoretical weigh length

c) Weigher influential zone

Alterations within the weigher influential zone, such as misalignment, belt

1) Acquisition of bulk material/ balancing - internal data acquisition

Accuracy relative to nominal value (max. feed rate)

2) Charging/discharging of bulk material - legal-for-trade application

Accuracy relative to actual value (actual feed rate)

- 1% Related to nominal flow rate I Nom

% Error related to actual value

Flow rate - 40 t/h 100 t/h 200 t/h

Error ± 2 t/h ± 2 t/h ± 2 t/h

- 1% Related to actual flow rate I Act

% Error related to actual value

Error ± 0,4 t/h ± 1 t/h ± 2 t/h

1) Single-idler belt weighers (BEM / BEP / BED)

• Range of feed rate approx. 1 t/h

• Accuracy from 0,5 - 1 % relative

weigh length “LM “ = 2L

2) Multi-idler belt weighers (BMP / BMC)

Principle example BMC Application

• Range of belt widths 500 – 2000 mm

• Accuracy 0,25 - 0,5 %

Typical technical data:

Typical technical data:

Typical technical data:

Typical technical data:

Single carriage for belts

Dual carriage systems

Support for check weight

Two by two idler weighers, run in

= Weigh length longer

Support for check weight

Typical technical data:

Basic features of our range of products

• Single-idler belt weighers

for medium to high accuracies and easy installation

• Multi-idler belt weighers

for maximum accuracy, even with extreme belt load,

feed rate and belt speed

Weighing idler Speed transducer

Errors may arise from the:

• Acquisition of the belt load relevant • Belt tension

• Acquisition of the belt speed • Belt rigidity

• Processing of measured data • Belt load

• Adjustment / Calibration • Belt speed

• Environmental influences • Distance between