Chute Design Chute main slope plate angle was adjusted in several initial models until product loading on belt was satisfactory.
Chute Design Notes Adjustments to the downstream transitions where also made to ensure product did not spill off the chute work.
Deflector Design The deflector is set on angle, tapering from a narrow to broad throat width from back to front.
This improves the belt load distribution.
The deflector also needs to be high enough to catch stray particles that may have spray away from the desired flow direction.
