Identification of the Mathematical Model of the Bucket Conveyor

The article discusses the issue of identification of the control object, which is a bucket conveyor used to transport loose material of the heterogeneous gravimetric composition. The purpose of the identification process is to define a mathematical model of the actual bucket conveyor operating in the hard coal enrichment plant to optimize the energy consumption of its supply system. Observation of the actual working conditions of bucket conveyors shows that the basic parameter that affects the uniformity of the conveyor’s operation, and thus influences its mechanical durability and its energy consumption optimality during the feeding phase is the speed of a bucket movement which is unevenly loaded with the transported stone material. The identification was carried out on a research stand using a real bucket conveyor working in a hard coal enrichment plant.