A bulk belt conveyor is to be used to convey material having a density of 60 lb/ft3. It will be conveyed over a horizontal distance of 200 and at an incline of 10. The material is to be conveyed at a rate of 100 tph.

a. Using a 24-wide belt, what conveying speed should be used?

b. Using a 24-wide belt, what is the horsepower requirement to drive the empty conveyor?

c. Using a 24-wide belt, what is the incremental horsepower requirement for conveying the material horizontally?

d. Using a 24-wide belt, what is the additional horsepower requirement for lifting the material?

e. Suppose the 24-wide belt is conveyed at its maximum recommended belt speed.

What is the capacity, in tph, for material of the same density?