Stock® Feeder System Users Training

Valuable Training for Stock Equipment Feeder Users

Stock Equipment Company provides an on-site, training session for feeder system owners. Training details the importance of accuracy, maintenance, inspection and parts as well as a forum to discuss feeder issues. A knowledgeable Stock engineer will conduct the training which is beneficial to anyone with exposure to the feed systems, including maintenance supervisors, planners and plant engineers

• Feeder Basics
• Microprocessor Controls
• Calibration
• Belt Drive Motor Speed Controller
• Troubleshooting
• Inspection of Feeder
• Reduce Feeder Downtime
• Increase Plant Staff Knowledge
• Open Discussion

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High employee turnover can create confusion along the feeder floor. Stock’s training seminar is a quick and efficient way to train new employees who will be working with the feeders to minimize downtime and improve accuracy. The session is completed in one day and includes the topics of discussion listed below. An open forum is also provided to discuss any questions, problems and areas of concern that may remain.

Training Topics For Discussion:

1. Feeder 101

a. What does a feeder do?

b. Feeder anatomy

c. Volumetric & Gravimetric discussion

d. Site specific parameters

2. Feeder Controls

a. (MPC) Microprocessor Controller

i. Interface with display

ii. Power supply board

iii. CPU board with EPROM

iv. Analog converter boards

b. MPC Programming

i. Detailed explanation of MPC parameters

c. Input & Output Analog Boards

i. Description of alignment process

d. Combustion Control Interface

e. Self Tests

i. Description of their functions

f. Error Codes

i. How to interpret

g. Feeder Calibration

i. Step-by-step procedure

1. Leveling the weigh platform

2. Calibration probe installation

3. Reflective tape

4. Calibration weights

h. MPC Live Demonstration

i. Enter data

ii. Trim

iii. Calibrate the feeder

3. Belt Drive Motor Speed Controller

a. Variable frequency drive controls

b. Motor speed control loop

4. Troubleshooting the Feeder and MPC

a. Using self tests

b. Measuring the power supply voltages

c. Feeder calibration results

5. Inspection of the Gravimetric Coal Feeder

a. Engineering and theoretical explanation of part construction

b. Slide Pan

c. Head and Tail Pulley

d. Tension Pulley

e. Drag Links

f. Weigh Roller

g. Weigh Module

h. Span Rollers

i. Idler Rollers

j. Cleanout Conveyor

k. Gear Reducers

l. Conveyor Belt

6. Open Discussion