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Figure 2: Typical fan curve and actual operating point
Figure 3: Flow, pressure and power curves for a fan
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Figure 4: BEP efficiency decrease of a pump
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Girth gear drive mill systems
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Drive Train
Girth Gear
Mill Tube Motor
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Figure 2: Typical mill system
Discharge End
Feed End
Figure 3: Typical mill drive schematic
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Mill Tube with charge Girth Gear Drive Train
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Soil Foundation Figure 6 : Finite element model
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Figure 8: Measurement points A & B
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Speed (RPM) 0 0 Frequency (Hz)
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Figure 12: FEA response at 55,5Hz
Figure 11: FEA response at 54,5Hz 1.8
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On The Move
Craig Less
Craig Less has been appointed branch manager in the Western Cape for valve manufacturer, Mitech.
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