spreadsheet belt nveyor power calculation xls

Here’s a structured approach to calculating belt conveyor power requirements using a spreadsheet (Excel):

Belt Conveyor Power Calculation Spreadsheet (Excel)

This calculation follows the ISO 5048 or CEMA (Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association) standards.

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1. Input Parameters

Create an input section for user-defined values: spreadsheet belt nveyor power calculation xls

| Parameter | Symbol | Unit | Value |
|——————————-|——–|——–|————-|
| Belt Width | B | mm | |
| Belt Speed | v | m/s | |
| Capacity | Q | ton/h | |
| Material Density | ρ | kg/m³ | |
| Conveyor Length | L | m | |
| Lift Height | H | m | |
| Idler Spacing | l₀ | m | |
| Coefficient of Friction (belt/idler)| μ |- | (~0.02–0.05)|
| Drive Efficiency η |- (~0.85–0.95)|

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2. Intermediate Calculations

Add formulas for key components:

Belt Cross-Sectional Area (A):

`
A = (Q × 1000) / (3600 × v × ρ)
`

Mass of Moving Parts:

`
Mass of belt + material ≈ (m_b + m_G) × L
`
(where m_b = belt mass per meter, m_G = material mass per meter)

Main Resistances (F_H):

`
F_H = μ × g × L × [m_b + m_G + (m_rol / l₀)]
`
(where m_rol = idler roller mass)

Slope Resistance (F_ST):

`
F_ST = g × H × m_G
`

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3. Total Power Calculation

Combine resistances and compute power:

Total Effective Tension (F_U):

`
F_U = F_H + F_ST + Additional Resistances
`

Motor Power (P):

`
P = (F_U × v) / η
`

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4. Excel Implementation

Use cells like:
`
A1: “Belt Width (mm)” → B1: User input
A2: “Belt Speed (m/s)” → B2: User input
…
C10: “Power Required (kW)” → D10: =(F_U v) / η /1000
`

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5. Additional Considerations

Include safety factors (~1.1–1.5).
Account for startup torque.
Add dropdowns for material types/predefined densities.

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Downloadable Templates

For ready-made Excel calculators:
1. [Sidewinder Conveyor Design](https://www.sidewinderconveyordesign.com/) (Paid, advanced)
2. [CEMA Standard Spreadsheets](https://cemanet.org/resources/) (Membership may be required)

Would you like me to provide a sample Excel file with these formulas preloaded? Let me know if you need adjustments for specific conveyor types!