A Computer Vision-Based Real-Time Load Perception Method for Belt Conveyors

Real-time load detection method for belt conveyors based on computer vision is the research topic of this paper. A belt conveyor system equipped with cameras and a laser generator is used as the test apparatus. As the basis for conveyor intelligent speed regulation, two methods from different angles...

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Published in:Mathematical problems in engineering 2020, Vol.2020 (2020), p.1-9
Main Authors: Zhang, Mengchao, Shi, Hao, Zhou, Manshan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Belt conveyors
Cameras
Coal
Computer vision
Control algorithms
Design
Energy
Laser applications
Lasers
Load
Mathematical problems
Pressure distribution
Production capacity
Real time
Research methodology
Vision systems
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Summary:Real-time load detection method for belt conveyors based on computer vision is the research topic of this paper. A belt conveyor system equipped with cameras and a laser generator is used as the test apparatus. As the basis for conveyor intelligent speed regulation, two methods from different angles to perceive the load of conveyor belt were proposed, applied, and compared in this paper. Method 1 is based on the area proportion and method 2 is the detection based on laser-based computer vision technology. Laboratory experiments show that both methods can well detect the load on the conveyor belt. Method 2 is more economical and practical under the background of existing technology, also compared to the method 1, which provides a new idea and theoretical basis for the energy-saving control and intelligent development of the conveyor.
ISSN:1024-123X
1563-5147
DOI:10.1155/2020/8816388