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- 1 What is the power transmitted by a belt?
- 2 When maximum horse power is transmitted the effective tension in the tight side of the belt is equal to?
- 3 What is the minimum power to transmit the power?
- 4 What is the shaft power?
- 5 Which belt drive is capable of absorbing vibration?
- 6 Why are V belts better than flat belts?
- 7 How can belt tension be increased to increase the safety?
- 8 How much slack side force is required to maintain the belt?
What is the power transmitted by a belt?
The belt transmits power by friction only. The belt drive system can be used for long center-to-center distance of the shaft. For effective transmission, friction between the pulley surface and the belt surface should be as high as possible.
When maximum horse power is transmitted the effective tension in the tight side of the belt is equal to?
centrifugal tension
Maximum horse power is transmitted by a belt drive when its velocity is such that the tight side driving tension in belt is equal to. centrifugal tension.
Which belt has less slip power transmission?
Table: Difference between flat belt drive and V-belt drive
| Flat Belt Drive | V-Belt Drive |
|---|---|
| Power transmission capacity of flat belt is comparatively lower due to higher chance of slip. | V-belt can transmit more power without slip due to increased friction. |
How is torque of a belt calculated?
For a belt drive system, the motor torque required during constant velocity is simply the total axial force (Fa) on the belt multiplied by the radius (r1) of the drive pulley.
What is the minimum power to transmit the power?
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What is the shaft power?
Shaft power of motor is mechanical power that drives the pump or the device connected to it. Shaft power is different from the electrical power provided .
On what a factor does the power transmitted by a belt depends?
Power transmitted in a belt-drive depends on the following factors: The linear velocity of the belt. Tension under which belt is placed on the pulleys. The contact area between the belt and the smaller pulley.
When the speed of belt increases the power transmitted will?
So from the power transmission equation velocity is directly proportional to the power so power transmission will increase if the speed of the belt increases.
Which belt drive is capable of absorbing vibration?
Table: Difference between flat belt drive and V-belt drive
| Flat Belt Drive | V-Belt Drive |
|---|---|
| Flat belt is jointed (hinged). So it produces vibration and noise. | V-belt is made endless. Thus its operation is smooth and quite. |
Why are V belts better than flat belts?
In flat belt drive, only one surface of the belt remains in contact with the pulleys. V-belt can transmit more power without slip due to increased friction. It is recommended for long distance power and motion transmission. It is preferred for short to medium distance power and motion transmission.
How does a belt drive transmit the maximum power?
At a certain optimum belt speed, a belt drive can transmit the maximum possible power. In the article Mechanical power it was shown that an object that is moved by a force F with the speed v converts the power P=F⋅v.
What is the optimum belt speed of a pulley?
There is a pronounced maximum in which the greatest possible maximum power can be transmitted. To reach this maximum, the belt speed must be set to the optimum. This is also called optimum belt speed and in the present case is about 50 m/s and corresponds to a rotational speed of the smaller pulley of 4774 min -1.
How can belt tension be increased to increase the safety?
By increasing the belt forces, safety against slippage can be increased or larger circumferential forces can be transmitted. The tension in the two spans of the belt (slack side and tight side) is influenced by the pre-tensioning of the belt ( initial tension ).
How much slack side force is required to maintain the belt?
In this case, the remaining 40 % is required for maintaining the belt’s tension on the slack side (slack side force). The gain indicates what percentage of the tight side force can be used as the maximum circumferential force; the rest is accounted for by the slack side force to maintain the belt tension!