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Motor selection / conveyor belt
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Abstract................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Literature Review ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Analysis and calculations ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Specification and Operating Condition of the Conveyor Belt Mechanism ......................................................... 5
Gear ratio ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Required Torque ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Moment of Load Inertia ................................................................................................................................ 7
Our design Drawing................................................................................................................................................ 8
Conclusion .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
REFERENCES ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
APPENDIX .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
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Introduction
There are many factors to look into when designing and sizing a motor-drive system. First
and foremost, the mechanical design has to be checked and identified. Subsequently, the
electromagnetic compatibility has to be ensured. Design factors and design procedures are
to be nearly laid out. Then, the selection of motor can be done. Last but not least, the
wiring, supply, load and environment consideration must be look into.
This design proposed the selection of motor that will drive a conveyor belt table
Conveyer table is one of the most useful machine in this era, its usage is of extreme
important in that it is used in delivering the objects from one place to another without the
need of man power, this machine able to bring various weights for different applications
depending on the motor used in it, the selected suitable motor will rotate causing the belt
which is attached to it with the rollers and in same time deliver the object from end to end of
the belt.
Conveyer belts are used in multiple application like:
- Factories, in the manufacture line to bring the objective through the procedures.
- Checkout tables in malls, shop counters, it is used to pass the costumers goods easily.
- Gym running machines use also this kind of rotating belt.
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Abstract
Belt conveyor is the transportation of material from one location to another. Belt
conveyor has high load carrying capacity, large length of conveying path, simple design, easy
maintenance and high reliability of operation. Belt Conveyor system is also used in material
transport in foundry shop like supply and distribution of molding sand, molds and removal of
waste. This paper provides to design the conveyor system used for which includes
specification and operating condition of the conveyor belt mechanism, gear ratio, required
torque and moment of load inertia.
Literature Review
According to Ananth et al, The design of the belt conveyor must begin with an
evaluation of the characteristics of the conveyed material and in particular the angle of repose
and the angle of surcharge. The angle of repose of a material, also known as the angle of
natural friction is the angle at which the material, when heaped freely onto a horizontal
surface takes up to the horizontal plane. [1]
Very high speeds have meant a large increase in the volumes conveyed. Compared
with the load in total there is a reduction in the weight of conveyed material per linear meter
of conveyor and therefore there is a reduction in the costs of the structure in the troughing set
frames and in the belt itself. The physical characteristics of the conveyed material are the
determining factor in calculating the belt speed. With the increase of material lump size, or its
abrasiveness, or that of its specific weight, it is necessary to reduce the conveyor belt speed.
[1]
The conveyor belt changed the face of the industrial economy around the world.
Today, it has applicable uses in countless industries, such as transportation and food services.
A bucket elevator or conveyer is a mechanism for hauling flow able bulk materials by
following an assembly line in horizontal, vertical or inclined direction. According to the
survey performed 85% industrial units face difficulties in handling bulk material packaging.
The difficulty mainly arises when it is necessary to convey a bulk material through a linear
distance as well as a certain height. Conventional ways are responsible for material wasting,
time wasting & above all a poor management. In order to overcome those draw backs not
only Belt & Bucket conveyers are combined but also artificial intelligence brought in use.
Efficiency & accuracy of the system were ensured using the sensor. [2]
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External Force FA = 0
Gear ratio
.60 (12012).60
Speed of the gearhead output shaft NG = =
.70
=32.74 3.274
The rated speed for the 4-pole motor at 60 Hz ( Nm) is 1450~1550
1450~1550
i= =
32.74 3.274
=40.26~52.6
From the Gear Efficiency table in Appendix A, the range a gear ratio is i =50 is selected.
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Required Torque
TL = 1.72 x 2 = 3.43 Nm
TL 3.43
TM = = = 0.104 Nm =104 m.Nm
50 0.66
The load torque TL is covert to a value on the motor output shaft to obtain the required torque
TM, as follows:
The starting torque for the 4RK25A AWMU motor 140 m.Nm which is greater than the
required torque which is 104 m.Nm.
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Jm1 = m1 x( ( )/2)
= 15 x (( x 0.07) / 2 )
= 183.75x10-4 kg.m2
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Roller Moment of Inertia Jm2 = 8 x m2 x D2
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= 8 x 0.5 x (0.07)2
J= Jm1 + ( Jm2 x 2 )
= 183.75 x10-4 + ( 3.06 x10-4 x 2 ) = 189.88 x10-4 kg.m2
The permissible load inertia at the motor shaft for 25W (1/30 HP) is 0.31 x 10 -4 kg.m2
(Refer Appendix D)
For gear ratio 3:1 50:1, JG = JM x i 2
= 775 x 10 -4 kg.m2
J < JG, the load inertia is less than the permissible inertia, so the motor which is selected does
not have any problem and it suitable. Since the motor which was selected has rated torque of
170 m.Nm which is greater than the actual load torque, the motor will operate at higher
speed than the rated speed. Therefore, the belt speed is calculated from the speed under no
load (approximately (1750 r/min), and thus the selected product have to determine for meet
the required specification.
1750 70
V= = = 128 mm/s
60 60 50
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From the calculation, it confirms that the motor meets the specifications. Based on the
calculation 4RK25A AWMU (Round Shaft Type) and 4GN50K are selected as the motor
and gearhead respectively.
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Conclusion
To sum up with the process of motor selection theory and calculation wise was successfully
understood. And the objectives behind the analysis to be done in accordance to procedure
and the ability to obtain information from the motor selection catalogue had been
accomplished
REFERENCES
INTERNET: http://www.orientalmotor.com/products/CatalogPdfs.htm
INTERNET: http://www.businessmagnet.co.uk/company/shoppingtrolley-
131349.htm
ELECTRIC MACHINERY FUNDEMENTALS, STEPHAN J. CHAPMAN, FIFTH
EDITION
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APPENDIX
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
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APPENDIX C
APPENDIX D
Table for The permissible load inertia at the motor shaft for 25W (1/30 HP)
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