Gyratory Crushers

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of a primary crusher?

  • To separate the aggregate into different size ranges
  • To eliminate undesirable materials from the aggregate
  • To reduce the particle size of the stone (correct)
  • To handle and move the crushed materials

What is the primary advantage of true gyratories as primary crushers?

  • They can handle slabby material well
  • They are less expensive than jaw crushers
  • They have high mechanical advantage
  • They provide continuous crushing (correct)

What is the purpose of screening in aggregate production?

  • To reduce the particle size of the stone
  • To handle and move the crushed materials
  • To eliminate undesirable materials from the aggregate
  • To separate the aggregate into different size ranges (correct)

What is the main difference between jaw crushers and true gyratories?

<p>Jaw crushers can handle slabby material well (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in the aggregate production process?

<p>Handling and moving the crushed materials (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of washing in aggregate production?

<p>To eliminate undesirable materials from the aggregate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of crusher is commonly used for primary crushing by hurling the stone against interior steel apron walls?

<p>Impact crusher (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many crushers may the stone pass through before it is reduced to the desired size?

<p>Four or more (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the eccentric bushing in a cone crusher?

<p>To produce the gyratory effect as the shaft rotates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit weight of the material used in Table 13.5?

<p>100 lb/cf (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of roll crushers?

<p>To produce additional reductions in the sizes of stone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of single roll crushers?

<p>Simplicity in design and operation, compact size, and ease of maintenance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of single roll crushers?

<p>They are not suitable for materials that are very hard or abrasive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a single roll crusher and a double roll crusher?

<p>The number of rolls (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of double roll crushers?

<p>They are compact in design and have high capacity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the surface of the rolls in a roll crusher?

<p>Either smooth or textured with narrow beads (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes gyratory crushers?

<p>Gyrating mantle within a deep bowl (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major advantages of gyratory crushers compared to jaw crushers?

<p>Higher capacity and uniform product size (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What function does the spring-loading or hydraulic adjustment serve in gyratory crushers?

<p>To protect from uncrushable objects and overload (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What indicates an excessive feed rate in a gyratory crusher?

<p>Surge of aggregate at the top of the shaft (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a cone crusher from a true gyratory crusher?

<p>Shorter cone and higher speed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable disadvantage of gyratory crushers?

<p>More complex maintenance requirements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the material of the conical head on a cone crusher typically made of?

<p>Manganese steel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a balance goal for optimizing gyratory crusher performance?

<p>Highest allowable feed rate and closed setting for required product size (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What size of finished product is achieved with a roll setting of 20 in. in roll crushers?

<p>Finished product size of 20 in. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between horizontal shaft impactors (HSI) and vertical shaft impactors (VSI)?

<p>Rotor orientation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main configurations for the number of rotors in impact crushers?

<p>Single and double (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT an advantage of impact crushers?

<p>Suitability for high-abrasiveness materials (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What production rate can primary and secondary phase models of impact crushers achieve?

<p>Over 800 tph (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which materials are commonly reduced using impact crushers?

<p>Limestone, concrete, and asphalt (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do single-rotor impact crushers break down stones?

<p>By impact action and striking against aprons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors affect the production rate of single-rotor impact crushers?

<p>Rotor speed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key disadvantage of double roll crushers?

<p>They are not suitable for very hard or abrasive materials. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinct feature of triple roll crushers?

<p>They provide two-stage reduction in one crusher assembly. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between feed size and roll diameter in roll crushers?

<p>Feed size is directly proportional to the roll diameter. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do triple roll crushers handle stone differently than double roll crushers?

<p>They use a two-stage reduction process within one crusher. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of triple roll crushers?

<p>They offer high capacity and efficient crushing performance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What angle is defined as the angle of nip?

<p>16°45′ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the equation $D = R ext{cos} B = 0.9575R$ represent in roll crushers?

<p>The maximum feed size. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What limitation is associated with triple roll crushers in terms of installation?

<p>They may have a larger footprint and require more space for installation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser