MACHINE DESIGN539/15/S09

FIELDWORK 1
1. You have been requested to design a water pump for irrigation purposes. Using the
design process stages explain the factors you would consider. [20]

2. The proposed layout of a brake to be rated at 2000Nm torque at 1900RPM is shown

below. The assumed drum diameter is 200mm, the angle of contact for each shoe is
1200. The coefficient of friction may be assumed as 0.3 and for conditions of service a PV
value of 65 x 10 6m- N/m2 projected area per second may be assumed. Determine the
spring force S required to set the brake and the width of the shoes.
(20 marks)