BELT CONVEYER ANALYSIS USING FAULT TREE ANALYSIS METHOD

Abstract

Mechanical systems design aspects of load, functionality and ergonomics as well as in aspects of reliability are necessary for quality and reliable mechanical system operation. A commonly used method for getting a full picture of reliability is certainly the fault tree analysis. In this paper a fault tree analysis of a belt conveyer is shown, which is part of a potato sorting and packing machine. The given fault tree analysis is conducted on all belt conveyer assembly and subassembly levels. The highest level of belt conveyer reliability is necessary for proper operation of the potato sorting and packing machine. After all of the analyses are conducted, measures for improving the machine’s first revision are given. The paper concludes with a result discussion and further directions of research.