The tubular link chain conveyor works under very extreme conditions such as high tensile load, friction, and dangerous operating environments. In this study, we propose an optimal design plan for reducing cost and improving performance through weight reduction of tubular link chain conveyors for sludge transport. For light weight of tubular link chain conveyor, the optimization software using SHERPA algorithms, HEEDS was used in conjunction with ANSYS Mechanical V14.5, which is widely used in structural analysis, to achieve optimal tubular link chain. Through the optimization process, 19% light weight was achieved.

ABSTRACT
 1. 서 론
 2. 링크체인 기본 모델의 구조해석
 3. HEEDS를 이용한 최적설계
  3.1 HEEDS를 이용한 최적화 과정
  3.2 HEEDS를 이용한 최적설계 결과
 4. 결 론
 References

• 김봉환(Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology) | Bong-Hwan Kim Corresponding Author
• 정영재(Dept. of Automotive Engineering, Graduate School, Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology) | Young-Jae Jeong
• 이창열(Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology) | Chang-Ryeol Lee