last modified 13/05/2003

Coursecode: wb3406A
Coursename: Transport and Transportation Equipment A

Course expired. See wb3420-03

ECTS creditpoints: 3

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology.

Lecturer(s): Ir. K.F. Drenth, dr.ir. A.J. Klein Breteler, prof.ir. J.C. Rijsenbrij

Tel.: 015-27 82889

Catalog data:
Transport/importance for the economy/multimodal transportation/containers/screw conveyors/belt conveyors/terminals/dynamic behaviour/planetary gears.

Course year: MSc 1st year
Semester: 1A / 1B
Hours p/w: 2
Other hours: 2
Assessment: Written.
Assessm.period(s): 1B, 2A
(see academic calendar)

Prerequisites: Strength of materials, Dynamics of Machines, Design.

Follow up: Logistic Engineering.

Detailed description of topics:
Description of transportation. The importance of transport for the Dutch economy and employment. Manifestation of goods. Containers and bulk materials. The increase of container streams. Container terminals and equipment for container handling. A selection of dynamic problems in equipment. Bulk terminals and equipment for the handlingof bulk materials. Continuous and discontinuous transhipment. Interaction between bulk material and equipment. Spill, dust, wear and noise. Belt conveyors: basics, design and construction. Same for screw conveyors. Planetary gears, design and application in equipment. Environment, energy consumption and transportation.

Course material:

  • Course manuals: C. Spaans, Bandtransporteurs. P. Aberkrom, Discontinu transport.

  • Books: C. Pajer e.a.; Grundlagen der Fördertechniek.

References from literature:
C. Pajer e.a.; Grundlagen der Fördertechniek ISBN 3-341-00647-8.

Remarks (specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):
No particulars.

Goals:
Knowledge transfer on transport and transportation equipment. Understanding the basics. Development of design shills.

Computer use:
Practice of programming (Pascal). Computer practice

Laboratory project(s):
Laboratory experiments as on continuation on the course.

Design content:
The course prepares for the design exercise in the final stage of the major Transportation Technology.

Percentage of design: 50%