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PUBLICATIONS

Reicks, Allen V., "Conveyor Models as Quantitative Platforms for Belt Conveyor Energy Options", Presented at Bulk Solids Europe, October 2012.

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Reicks, Allen V., Rudolphi, Thomas, Wheeler, C.A., "A Comparison of Calculated and Measured Indentation Losses in Rubber Belt Covers", Bulk Solids Handling White Paper, July, 2012.

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Rudolphi, Thomas, Reicks Al, "The Importance of Nonlinear Strain Considerations in Belt Cover Indentation Loss", Bulk Solids Handling White Paper, September 21, 2011.

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Graham Mustoe, Clint Hudson, Allen Reicks, "Simulation of Mixing and Segregation Phenomena in Industrial Material Flow with Discrete Element Methods"​

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Allen Reicks, Paul Ormsbee, "Drive Pulley Lagging - The Importance of Proper Technical Analysis and Selection", SME, March 2010

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Mark Alspaugh, "Harnessing Gravity", World Cement, May 2009

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Thomas J. Rudolphi, PhD, "Applied Rubber Belt Cover Loss Prediction from Indentation", Presented at 2008 SME Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, Ut, February 2008

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Allen Reicks, P.E., "Belt Conveyor Idler Roll Behavior", Presented at 2008 SME Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, Ut, February 2008

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Graham Mustoe, PhD and Bin Ren, "Discrete Element Modeling of Sag Energy Losses in a Conveyor Belt System", Presented at 2008 SME Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, Ut, February 2008

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A.V. Reicks, T. M. Mess, "Ceramic Lagging-A Good Thing Can Be Costly If Misused", Submitted to SME, April 2006

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T.J. Rudolphi , A.V. Reicks, "Viscoeleastic Indentation and Resistance to Motion of Conveyor Belts using a Generalized Maxwell Model of the Backing Material", Submitted to Rubber Chemistry and Technology, February 2006.

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E.A. Viren, M. A. Alspaugh, "Increasing Reliablity with Virtual Prototyping", Presented at MineWest 2005, Denver, CO, USA, November 17, 2005.

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M. A. Alspaugh, "Longer Overland Conveyors with Distributed Power and Controls", Presented at Rockwell Automation Fair, St Louis, MO, November 15, 2005

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Thomas J Rudolphi, Ph.D and Allen V. Reicks, P.E., "Viscoeleastic Indentation and Resistance to Motion of Conveyor Belts using a Generalized Maxwell Model of the Backing Material", Rubber Division, American Chemical Society, May 2005

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M. A. Alspaugh, "Coal Conveyance- System Design vs. Reliability", Presented to PRB Coal Users' Group, Chicago, IL, April 5-7, 2005

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M. A. Alspaugh, "Latest Developments in Belt Conveyor Technology", Presented at MinExpo 2004, Las Vegas, NV, USA, September 27, 2004.

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G. Dewicki, E. O'Donovan, "Maximising Longwall Production by Optimising the Coal Clearance System"

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A.V. Reicks, T.J. Rudolphi, "The Importance and Prediction of Tension Distribution Around the Conveyor Belt Path", Presented at 2004 SME Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, February 2004

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M.A. Alspaugh, E.A. Viren, "The Evolution of Intermediate Driven Belt Conveyor Technology", Presented at 2004 SME Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, February 2004

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E.A. Viren, "A Comparison of Drive Starting Mechanisms for Aggregate Belt Conveyors", Presented at 2003 SME Annual Meeting, February 2003.

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G. Dewicki, M Alspaugh, "Advanced Design Considerations Required for Overland Aggregate Conveyors", Presented at 2003 SME Annual Meeting, February 2003.

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G. Dewicki, "Bulk Material Handling and Processing- Numerical Techniques and Simulation of Granular Material", Bulk Solids Handling, Vol 23, 2003.

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M.A. Alspaugh, "The Evolution of Intermediate Driven Belt Conveyor Technology", Bulk Solids Handling, Vol 23, 2003.

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G. Dewicki, G Mustoe, "Bulk Material Belt Conveyor Transfer Point Simulation of Material Flow using DEM", Presented at Third International Conference on DEMs, Sante Fe, NM, USA, September 23-25, 2002.

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M. Alspaugh, G. Dewicki, E Quesenberry, "Computer Simuation Solves Conveyor Problems", Coal Age, Janary 2002.

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P.K. Sollars, E.J. Brady, M.A. Alspaugh, "Twentymile Coal Company's Underground Conveyance System", Presented at minExpo 2000, Las Vegas NV, USA October 10, 2000.

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