Developing a Step Change in Bulk Material Handling and Transportation. Every ton of bulk material (Iron Ore, Coal, Copper and Gold Ore, etc) exported from Australia, at some stage, is transported by b

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Developing a Step Change in Bulk Material Handling and Transportation. Every ton of bulk material (Iron Ore, Coal, Copper and Gold Ore, etc) exported from Australia, at some stage, is transported by belt conveyors. This project will deliver a step change improvement to conveying technology and halve the energy used to handle and transport our most valuable export commodities. The new technology merges the benefits of both belt conveying technology and rail to produce a continuous low rolling resistance bulk material transportation system. Advanced models and novel experimental equipment will be developed to model this new innovative system to ensure safe, efficient and reliable design.. Scheme: Mid-Career Industry Fellowships. Field: 4017 - Mechanical Engineering. Lead: Prof Craig Wheeler