Tianjin Port Coal Loading Conveyor

摘要

As part of an overall expansion of the coal transport infrastructure in China, the Port of Tianjin is working towards increasing its capacity to export coal. Due to a shortage of real estate close to the wharves, a long conveyor was required to transport coal from the stockpiles to the ship-loader, a distance of approximately 10km. This chapter details the design and construction of this large system and the challenges associated with its implementation, as well as the continuing blurring of the definition of what is an "overland" conveyor.