Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Konya Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, cilt.9, sa.4, ss.1040-1050, 2021 (Hakemli Dergi)
The present study investigates the effects of rock crushing circuits on aggregate quality. For
this purpose, a crushing – screening plant located in Vize (Kırklareli, Turkey) was considered. Based on
the current operating conditions, the crushing – screening plant was modeled. The simulations revealed
quantitative data on the production yield, efficiency of crushers, size reduction ratio. Concerning cone and
vertical shaft impact crushers, rock aggregate quality was investigated for products with a particle size
range of 33 – 63 mm. As a result of full-scale crushing tests, it was determined that the quality of rock
aggregates is affected by the crushing circuit. Thanks to the several changes in crushing circuit, the Los
Angeles abrasion value and flakiness index of the investigated rock aggregates were improved by 32%
and 35%, respectively. The key points and details on the aggregate quality improvement processes were
given in this study.