tijmet The International Journal of Materials and Engineering Technology 2667-4033 Necip Fazıl YILMAZ Optimization Techniques in Mechanical Engineering Machine Design and Machine Equipment Makine Mühendisliğinde Optimizasyon Teknikleri Makine Tasarımı ve Makine Elemanları Study on topology optimization of scraper conveyor chain https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3084-0890 Türkmen Hamit ÇUKUROVA ÜNİVERSİTESİ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8011-6331 Kırpık Melih Gazi ÇUKUROVA ÜNİVERSİTESİ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3552-1952 Sapmaz Tuğrul ÇUKUROVA ÜNİVERSİTESİ https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7697-5654 Yalçın Fethiye ÇUKUROVA SILO İŞLETMELERİ 06 30 2024 7 1 48 53 12 26 2023 06 04 2024 Copyright © 2018, The International Journal of Materials and Engineering Technology 2018 The International Journal of Materials and Engineering Technology

Silos are structures where grains are stored. In general, for transportation and prevention of wheat from spoiling, some sub-systems can be used in silos. One of these sub-systems is scraper conveyor that is used to transport the grains in horizontal direction. Similar to all other systems in engineering, in order to increase the system efficiency and to optimize the required power for the motors, weight reduction is important without sacrificing safety factor of the system significantly. Topology optimization has been used by mechanical and civil engineers for many years. In this study it is aimed to apply topology optimization to the chain of a scraper conveyor that is used to transport 80 tons of grains per hour in a silo by using ANSYS® Mechanical. In conclusion, a lightweight and material saved new design for the chain was designed without sacrificing from safety factor significantly.

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