Selected Issues of Corrosive - Mechanical Wear in the Port Grain Elevator

Abstract

The article presents results of long years operational research of the real object localized in the maritime port. The aim of research was the identification of phenomena occurring between grain cargoes and handling equipment. The properties of grains and related products make, that in devices for internal transport systems take place the phenomena of intense erosive wear. The corrosive phenomena, typical for moist environment in the port; additionally speed up the destruction of the steel elements of internal transport system inside the grain silos. There has been discussed the main mechanisms of wear, indicating the fundamental role of the corrosive - mechanical processes. The results of studies of selected properties of grain products, affecting the intensity of the wear of materials of the handling facilities in the port grain elevator have been presented in the article, as well.