MHCL 2024 conference

Section: Hoisting and Conveying Equipment and Technologies
Abstract: In the present paper, an index is proposed about  the overall efficiency of single escalators in terms of energy consumption and service performance. The index correlates the energy consumed with the number of passengers being served, the elevation height and the average time needed for the service provided. The index may serve as an assisting tool towards designing more efficient escalators in terms of operation and energy consumption. The data needed for the evaluation of the proposed index are derived by applying specialized circulation studies for the estimation of traffic load and energy consumption analysis considering the mechanical and electrical design of the escalator. A case study exemplifies the proposed approach.   

P.Markos
Ph.D. student
University of Patras
Dept.of Mech. Eng. & Aeronautics
Machine Design Lab.

A.Dentsoras
Professor
University of Patras
Dept.of Mech. Eng. & Aeronautics
Machine Design Lab.