Study of the wear process of technological surfaces of saw gin grates
Abstract
This paper presents the results of the theoretical studies of the process of wear of the technological surfaces of saw gin grates. Mathematical expressions are obtained, with the help of which it is possible to determine the theoretical statistical characteristics of the raw roller and it is indicated that the wear of the grate, in the process of operation from the impact of the raw roller, occurs as a result of the abrasive deposited on it. A rod model of the process of interaction between a raw roller and a grate has also been studied, on the basis of which it is possible to determine the depth of abrasive penetration in the contact surface of the working zone of the grate. The possibility of reducing the wear of grates by increasing the area of their technological surfaces and reducing, due to this, the probability of abrasive grains getting into the same place, is substantiated. A grate with a new convex shape of the technological surface is proposed. Calculations have determined that in this case the service life of the grate increases up to 50%.