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n
D
v
b
Rearranging for D
Step 5: Select trait sizes for the input sheave and compute the desired size of the output
sheave. In order to utilize stock components, a few iterations involving different diameter
combinations may needed to be performed until a ratio of stock diameters produces a
ratio very nearly equal to the speed ratio calculated from the shaft speeds. The degree of
mismatch that is acceptable depends on the application. Table 7-3 from the book by Mott
has been provided to illustrate the process of searching for stock components to produce
an acceptable speed ratio.
From previous step D
A
= 13.17 inches
Estimate D
B
= (1.72)(13.17) = 22.65
As is evident from table 7-3 below
D
A
= 12.4 and D
B
= 21.1
( )( )
( )( )
inches
n
v
D
A
b
A
17 . 13
1160 14 . 3
4000 12 12
= =
[
=
72 . 1 = = =
A
B
B
A
B B A A
D
D
n
n
D n D n
Step 6: Determine the rated power (for the belt size selected previously) using figures 7-
10, 7-11 or 7-12 repeated below for convenience.
The figures provided below identify the power handling capability of a single belt.
Utilizing the design power and power rating of a belt along with some correction factors
to be discussed later will enable the designer to specify the member of belts required for
an application.
Figure 7-10 is used with 3V belts. Figure 7-11 is used with 5V belts and figure 7-12 is used
with 8V belts.
Images 7-10 and 7-11
Figure 7-12 and Figure 7-13
Viewing graph 7-11 for the small sheave pitch diameter of 12.4 at 1160 rpm. The rated
power using the solid curve for 1160 rpm is 26.4 hp. The dotted curve lying immediately
above the solid curve is an additional horse power added rating that can be added to the
basic power rating. A given belt can carry a greater power as the speed ratio increases, up
to a ratio of approximately 3.38. Figure 7-13 is a plot of the data for power to be added to
the basic rating as a function of speed ratio for 5 V belts. For a speed ratio of 1.72 at 1160
rpm, the added power is 1.15
Actual rated power of belt = 26.4 +1.15 =27.55 hp
Step 7: Specify a trail center distance. The trial distance is an estimate so that the design
process can proceed. To assist in specifying a 1
st
estimate on center distance, use the
relationship provided below.
In the interest of conserving space, assume C = 24.0 in.
Step 8: Compute the required belt length using the equation provided below.
2(24.0) + 1.57(21.1 + 12.4) + = 101.4 in
( )
( )
in C in
C
D D C D
5 . 100 1 . 21
4 . 12 1 . 21 3 1 . 21
3
1 2 2
< <
+ < <
+ < <
( )
2
1 2
1 2
4
57 . 1 2
|
.
|
\
|
+ + + =
C
D D
D D C L
= L
2
1 2
4
|
.
|
\
|
C
D D
Step 9: Select a standard belt length from table 7-2 provided below that is close to the length
calculated in the previous step and compute the resulting center distance using the procedure
defined below. Use the values of D1 and D2 and the length L of the belt you are going to use in the
equations provided below to calculate the center to center spacing necessary for use with the belt
length chosen.
1) To find center to center separation, first calculate the following quantity
2) Calculate center to center spacing using the following formula.
( )
1 2
28 . 6 4 D D L B + =
( )
16
32
2
1 2
2
D D B B
C
+
=
Step 9 continued: L = 100.0 in = 189.6 = 23.3
Step 10: compute the angle of wrap of the belt around the sheaves from the following
equations.
1
= 158
Q: Is
1
or
2
associated with the larger diameter pulley and why?
Step 11: Determine the correction factors from figures 7-14 and 7-15 provided below.
(
+ =
(
C
D D
C
D D
2
sin 2 180
2
sin 2 180
1 2 1 0
2
1 2 1 0
1
u
u
= 0.94
= 0.96
Step 12: Compute the corrected rated power per belt and the number of belts required to carry
the design power:
Corrected power =
= 24.86
Number of belts = 65/24.86 = 2.61 belts 3
Summary of design
Input: Electric motor, 50.0 hp at 1160 rpm
Service factor: 1.3
Design power: 65.hp
Belt: 5V cross section, 100 in length, 3 belts
Sheaves: Driver, 12.4 in pitch diameter, 3 grooves, 5V.
Driven, 21.1 in pitch diameter, 3 grooves, 5V
Actual output speed: 682 rpm