BENHA UNIVERSITY BANHA FACULTY OF ENGINEERING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

M471 MACHINE DESIGN 4 YEAR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DR. AL-ASSAL | ENG. AMRO | ENG. ABDALLA
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SHEET4: DESIGN OF CHAIN DRIVES

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KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING QUESTIONS

1. Classify chains based on: a) Geometry. b) Strands number. c) Application and uses. d) Material of composition. Discuss what is meant by a) Service factor b) Sprocket teeth factor c) Chordal action List some of basic advantages, disadvantages, and applications for using chain drives. Clarify how sprockets are different than gears. Show how the arrangement of the chain drive affects the transmission efficiency. State the best arrangement in the case of no idler is used. Specify the roller chain nomenclature as shown in the figure below (a-e).

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DESIGN PROBLEMS
Solve the following problems, assume any missing data, and use the tables for selecting standard Roller Chain dimensions (according to DIN standards): 1. A chain drive is required for a gear pump operating at 470 rpm driven by a 3 kW electric motor running at 1485 rpm. The centre distance between the motor and the pump is approximately 300mm. a) Calculate the reduction ratio b) Determine the application factor c) Calculate the tooth factor d) Determine the selection power e) Identify a suitable drive from the DIN8188 selection chart f) Calculate the approximate chain length g) Determine the number of pitches in the chain h) Calculate the exact centre distance 2. A compressor needs to be driven by a one step reduction system based on a chain drive. The torque required to rotate the compressor against the load is equal to 30 N.m, and the compressor rotational speed is required to be 63 rad/s. The chain drive is required to perform a reduction ratio of 3. a) Select the suitable chain number. b) Design each sprocket. c) Select the chain length for a center distance of 42 pitches. d) Specify the exact center distance. 3. An ordinary textile machine is driven by an electric motor using a single transmission system. It is preferable to use a chain drive system. The factory has a lot of sprocket pinions with 19 T. The transmission housing requirement is to choose the pinion diameter less than 100 mm. Design the chain drive system if the motor power is 2 kW, and its speed is 100 rpm (integrated with a worm gear system). The speed of the driven sprocket is 50 rpm. 4. Design a chain drive system to transmit a nominal power of 4.2 kW from an internal combustion engine (integrated with hydraulic drive) to a pulverizer. The input speed is 10.47 rad/s and the transmission ratio is 1:2.5. It is required to do an optimal design based on size only. 5. A roller chain is to transmit 90 hp from a 17-tooth sprocket to a 34-tooth sprocket at a speed of 300 rev/min. The load characteristics are moderate shock with abnormal service conditions (poor lubrication, cold temperatures, and dirty surroundings). Specify the length and size of chain required for a center distance of about 35 pitches. 6. A 720 rev/min 10-hp squirrel-cage motor is to drive a two-cylinder reciprocating pump which is to be located out-of-doors under a shed. The pump speed is 144 rev/min. Select suitable chain and sprocket sizes.

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ANALYTICAL PROBLEMS
1. A double-strand No. 12 A roller chain is used to transmit power between a 13-tooth driving sprocket rotating at 300 rev/min and a 52-tooth driven sprocket. Find the rated horsepower of this drive, and determine the approximate center distance if the chain length is 82 pitches. Calculate also the torque on the driving shaft produced by this chain. A triple-strand No. 16 A roller chain transmits power from a 21-tooth driving sprocket which turns at 1000 rev/min. The velocity ratio is 4:1. a) Calculate the rated horsepower of this drive. b) Find the tension in the chain. c) What should be the chain length if the center distance is to be about 20 in? A double-strand No. 60 roller chain is used to transmit power between a 13-tooth driving sprocket rotating at 300 rev/min and a 52-tooth driven sprocket. Find the rated horsepower of this drive, and determine the approximate center distance if the chain length is 82 pitches. Calculate also the torque on the driving shaft produced by this chain. A triple-strand No. 40 roller chain transmits power from a 21-tooth driving sprocket which turns at 1200 rev/min. The velocity ratio is 4:1. a) Calculate the rated horsepower of this drive. b) Find the tension in the chain. c) What should be the chain length if the center distance is to be about 20 in? A roller chain is to transmit 90 hp from a 17-tooth sprocket to a 34-tooth sprocket at a speed of 300 rev/min. The load characteristics are moderate shock with abnormal service conditions (poor lubrication, cold temperatures, and dirty surroundings). Specify the length and size of chain required for a center distance of about 25 pitches. A 720 rev/min 10-hp squirrel-cage motor is to drive a two-cylinder reciprocating pump which is to be located out-of-doors under a shed. The pump speed is 144 rev/min. Select suitable chain and sprocket sizes.

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