REVIEW OF THE OPTIMUM DESIGN PARAMETERS OF CHAIN CONVEYOR SYSTEM

Mechanical Engineering

As we know that chain is the most important element of the industrial processes required for transmitting of various types of materials in industry. As these chains operate under various forces due to this failure of chain is the major problem. Causes of these failures are improper material selection, uncertainties in the manufacturing, faulty manufacturing processes and improper dimensions. It is very important to study the influence of these parameters on the strength of the chain which governs the failure modes of the chain. About 60 percent processes in sugar factories are based on roller chain conveyers. Apart from that, other industries also use these chains frequently for process atomization. However, failure of this chain is perennial problem in these industries which causes huge losses to these industries along with its dependants and in turn economical growth of the state. So, roller chain is the most important element of the industrial processes. Most of the times, chain is under tension which causes failure of chain assembly which is the major problem for industrial sector. Causes of this failure are improper design, improper material selection, and uncertainties in manufacturing and faulty manufacturing processes. It is important to study the influence of these parameters. All these parameters can be considered simultaneously and chain link can be designed optimally. Optimization is the process of obtaining the best result under given circumstances in design of system.

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