FLEXIBLE POWER TRANSMISSION

1.) An engine, running at 120 r.p.m., drives a line shaft by means of a belt. The engine pulley is
650 mm diameter and the pulley on the line shaft being 350 mm. A 800 mm diameter pulley
on the line shaft drives a 130 mm diameter pulley keyed to a dynamo shaft. Find the speed of
the dynamo shaft, when 1. There is no slip, and 2. There is a slip of 2% at each drive.

Given: N1 = 120 r.p.m. ; d1 = 650 mm ; d2 = 350 mm ; d3 = 800 mm ; d4 = 130 mm

Let N4 = Speed of the dynamo shaft

1. When there is no slip

𝑁4 𝑑1 𝑥 𝑑3 𝑁4 650 𝑥 800
We know that = 𝑜𝑟 =
𝑁1 𝑑2 𝑥 𝑑4 120 350 𝑥 130

𝑁4 = 1371 𝑟𝑝𝑚

2. When there is a slip of 2% at each drive

𝑁4 𝑑1 𝑥 𝑑3 𝑠1 𝑠2
We know that = (1 − )(1 − )
𝑁1 𝑑2 𝑥 𝑑4 100 100

𝑁4 650 𝑥 800 2 2
= (1 − ) (1 − )
120 350 𝑥 130 100 100

𝑁4 = 1317 𝑟𝑝𝑚 𝑨𝒏𝒔.

2.) The power is transmitted from a pulley 2 m diameter running at 150 r.p.m. to a pulley 3.25 m
diameter by means of a belt. Find the speed lost by the driven pulley as a result of creep, if
the stress on the tight and slack side of the belt is 1.2 MPa and 0.4 MPa respectively. The
Young’s modulus for the material of the belt is 90 MPa

Given : d1 = 2 m ; N1 = 150 r.p.m. ; d2 = 2.25 m ; σ1 = 1.2 MPa = 1.4 × 106 N/m2 ; σ2 = 0.4 MPa =
0.4 × 106 N/m2 ; E = 90 MPa = 90 × 106 N/m2

Let N2 = Speed of the driven pulley.

Neglecting creep, we know that

𝑁2 𝑑1 𝑑1 2
= or 𝑁2 = 𝑁1 𝑥 = 150 x = 92.30 𝑟𝑝𝑚
𝑁1 𝑑2 𝑑2 3.25

Considering creep, we know tha

𝑁2 𝑑1 𝐸 + √σ2
= 𝑥
𝑁1 𝑑2 𝐸 + √σ1

2 90 𝑥 106 + √0.4 𝑥 106

Or 𝑁2 = 150 𝑥 𝑥 = 92 𝑟𝑝𝑚
3.25 90 𝑥 106 + √1.2 𝑥 106
∴ Speed lost by driven pulley due to creep
= 92.30 𝑟𝑝𝑚 - 92 𝑟𝑝𝑚 = 0.3 𝑟𝑝𝑚 𝑨𝒏𝒔.
3.) Find the power transmitted by a belt running over a pulley of 500 mm diameter at 150 r.p.m.
The coefficient of friction between the belt and the pulley is 0.25, angle of lap 160° and
maximum tension in the belt is 2300 N.

Given : d = 500 mm = 0.5 m ; N = 150 r.p.m. ; µ = 0.20 ; θ = 140° = 140 × π / 180 = 2.44 rad ; T1
= 2300 N

We know that velocity of the belt,

𝜋𝑑. 𝑁 𝜋 𝑥 0.5 𝑥 150 m
𝑣= = = 3.92
60 60 s
Let T2 = Tension in the slack side of the belt.

𝑇1
We know that 2.3log( ) = µ . θ = 0.20 x 2.44 = 0.488
𝑇2

𝑇1 0.488
log( ) = = 0.2121
𝑇2 2.3

𝑇1
= 1.62 ...(Taking antilog of 0.2121)
𝑇2

𝑇1 2300
And 𝑇2 = = = 1419.75 𝑁
1.62 1.62
We know that power transmitted by the belt,
P = (T1 – T2 ) v = (2300 – 1419.75) 3.92 = 3450.58 W or 3.45 kW 𝑨𝒏𝒔.

4.) A casting weighing 7 kN hangs freely from a rope which makes 3.5 turns round a drum of 400
mm diameter revolving at 30 r.p.m. The other end of the rope is pulled by a man. The
coefficient of friction is 0.23. Determine 1. The force required by the man, and 2. The power
to raise the casting.

Given : W = T1 = 7 kN = 7000 N ; d = 400 mm = 0.4 m ; N = 20 r.p.m. ; µ = 0.23

1. Force required by the man

Let T2 = Force required by the man.
Since the rope makes 3.5 turns round the drum, therefore angle of contact,
θ = 3.5 × 2 π = 7 π rad

𝑇1
We know that 2.3log( ) = µ . θ = 0.23 x 7 π = 5.05
𝑇2

𝑇1 5.05 𝑇1
log( ) = = 2.199 or = 154.88 ...(Taking antilog of 2.199)
𝑇2 2.3 𝑇2
 𝑇1 7000
𝑇2 = = = 45.196 𝑁
154.88 154.88

2. Power to raise the casting

We know that velocity of the rope,
𝜋𝑑. 𝑁 𝜋 𝑥 0.4 𝑥 30 m
𝑣= = = 0.6283
60 60 s
∴ Power to raise the casting,
P = (T1 – T2 ) v = (7000 – 45.196) 0.6283 =4369 W = 4.36 kW 𝑨𝒏𝒔
5.) A rope drive transmits 500 kW from a pulley of effective diameter 3 m, which runs at a speed
of 100 r.p.m. The angle of lap is 150° ; the angle of groove 45° ; the coefficient of friction 0.28
; the mass of rope 1.9 kg / m and the allowable tension in each rope 2100 N. Find the number
of ropes required.

Given : P = 500 kW ; d = 3 m ; N = 90 r.p.m. ; θ = 150° = 150 × π / 180 = 2.61 rad; 2 β = 45° or

β = 22.5° ; µ = 0.25 ; m = 1.9 kg / m ; T = 2100 N

We know that velocity of the rope,

𝜋𝑑. 𝑁 𝜋 𝑥 3 𝑥 100 m
𝑣= = = 15.70
60 60 s
∴ Centrifugal tension, TC = 𝑚 . 𝑣 2=1.9 (15.70)2 = 468.80 N
and tension in the tight side of the rope,
T1 = T – TC = 2100 – 468.80 = 1631.19 N
Let T2 = Tension in the slack side of the rope.
We know that
𝑇1
2.3log( ) = µ . θ cosec β = 0.25 x 2.61 x cosec22.5° = 1.70
𝑇2

𝑇1 1.70 𝑇1
log( ) = = 0.741 or = 5.50 ...(Taking antilog of 0.741)
𝑇2 2.3 𝑇2
1631.19 1631.19
And 𝑇2 = = = 709.21 𝑁
5.50 5.50
We know that power transmitted per rope
= (T1 – T2 ) v = (1631.19– 709.21) 15.70= 14475.08 W = 14.47 kW
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑑 500
∴ 𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑠 = = = 34.54 𝑜𝑟 35 𝑨𝒏𝒔
𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑒 14.47

6.) A piece of equipment is driven by a 25-hp motor through a standard B90 V-Belt (length
correction factor is 1.5 in). The motor runs at 1150 rpm. The nominal speed of the equipment
must be 550 rpm. Compute the pitch length of the belt if the motor sheave diameter is 15
inches.

Solution:
Lp = L inside + correction
Lp = 90 + 1.5 = 92 in Ans.
7.) A belt is required to transmit 18.5 kW from a pulley of 1.2 m diameter running at 250 rpm to
another pulley which runs at 500 rpm.The distance between the centers of pulleys is 2.7 m.
The following data refer to an open belt drive, = 0.25. Safe working stress for leather is 1.55
N/mm2. Thickness of belt = 10mm. Determine the width and length of belt taking centrifugal
tension into account. Also find the initial tension in the belt and absolute power that can be
transmitted by this belt and the speed at which this can be transmitted.

For maximum power transmission

σ1 1.55 𝑁
σc = = = 0.5166
3 3 𝑚𝑚2
𝑤
Also σc = 𝑣2 𝑥 106
𝑔
10 𝑥 106
∴ 0.5166 = 𝑥 𝑣 2 𝑥 106
9810
m
∴ 22.51
s

Power transmitted (σ1 − σc)𝑘𝑣

2 =
𝑚𝑚 1000
(1.55− 0.5166)(0.52)(22.51)
=
1000

= 0.012096 kW

∴ Total absolute power = Area of c/s of belt x power per 𝑚𝑚2

= 1503.18 x 0.012096 = 18 kW 𝑨𝒏𝒔.

8.) Power is transmitted using a V-belt drive. The included angle of V-groove is 30°. The belt is 30
mm deep and maximum width is 30 mm. If the mass of the belt is 0.30 kg per metre length
and maximum allowable stress is 1.2 MPa, determine the maximum power transmitted when
the angle of lap is 140°. µ = 0.20.

Given : 2 β = 30° or β = 15° ; t = 30 mm = 0.03 m ; b = 30 mm = 0.03 m ; m = 0.30 kg/m ; σ =

1.2 MPa = 1.2 × 106 N/m2 ; θ = 140° = 140° × π / 180 = 2.444 rad ; µ = 0.20

We know that maximum tension in the belt,

T = σ. b. t = 1.2 × 106 × 0.03 × 0.03 = 1080 N

and for maximum power to be transmitted, velocity of the belt

𝑇 1080 m
𝑣= √ = √ = 34.64
3𝑚 3 𝑥 0.30 s
Let T1 = Tension in the tight side of the belt, and

T2 = Tension in the slack side of the belt.

We know that

𝑇1
2.3log( ) = µ . θ cosec β = 0.20 x 2.44 x cosec15° = 1.885
𝑇2

𝑇1 1.885 𝑇1
log( ) = = 0.8197 or = 6.6023 ...(Taking antilog of 0.8197)
𝑇2 2.3 𝑇2
𝑇 1080
Centrifugal tension, 𝑇𝑐 = = = 360 𝑁
3 3
And T1 = T – TC = 1080 – 360 = 720 N
𝑇1 720
𝑇2 = = = 174.334 𝑁
4.13 4.13
We know that maximum power transmitted,
P = (T1 – T2 ) v = (720 – 174.334) 34.64 = 18901.87 W = 18.90 kW 𝑨𝒏𝒔

9.) What horsepower is to be taken off the driven shaft of an open-belt drive operated under the
following conditions: driving pulley 94 in. in diameter, driven pulley 48 in. in diameter, speed
of driving pulley 150 rpm, total tension on tight side of belt 450 lb, total tension on slack side
of belt 100 lb?

Solution>

94
(450−100) [𝜋 ( )(150]
12
𝑃= = 39.15 ℎ𝑝 Ans.
33000

10.) A 914 mm driving pulley and a 1235 mm driven pulley are arranged on a meter
centers. The output of the driven shaft is 84 Hp. The belt speed is assumed to be 1360
m/min with a coefficient of friction of 0.30 and a slip of 3.5 % each pulley. Determine the
rpm of the driven shaft.

Solution:

V = 𝜋𝐷𝑁 (1 + % 𝑆𝑙𝑖𝑝) → 𝐷𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑛

1360 = 𝜋 (1.235)𝑁 (1 + 0.035) → 𝐷𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑛

N = 338 rpm Ans.

11. Find the angle of contact on the small pulley for an open belt drive with a 69.8 in center
distance The pulley diameters are 6.9 in and 12.8 in.
Given:

𝐷1 =12.8 in

𝐷2 = 6.9 in

𝐶=69.8 in

Solution:

For smaller pulley:

θ = angle of contact
𝐷1 −𝐷2
θ = 180 – 2𝑠𝑖𝑛 −1 [ ]
2𝐶

12.8 in−6.9 in
θ = 180 – 2𝑠𝑖𝑛 −1 [ ]
2𝑥69.8 𝑖𝑛

θ = 175.16° Ans.

12. A 6.9 in diameter pulley turning at 598.97 rpm is belt connected to a 11.78 in diameter
pulley. If there is 4% slip, find the speed of the 12 in pulley.

Given:

𝐷1 = 6.9 in

𝐷2 = 11.78 in

𝑁1 = 598.97 rpm

𝑆𝑙𝑖𝑝=4%

Solution:

Using the diameter and speed relation:

𝐷1 𝑁1 = 𝐷2 𝑁2

(6.9 𝑖𝑛)(598.97 𝑟𝑝𝑚) = (11.78 𝑖𝑛)(𝑁2 )

𝑁2 = 350.8398 rpm

𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 4% slip:

𝑁2 ′= 350.8398 rpm (1-0.04)

𝑵𝟐 ′= 336.81 rpm Ans.

13. For a given belt a manufacturer gives a horsepower rating of 2.8 hp per inch of width based
on a belt speed of 2600 ft/min. The drive is to handle 10.78 hp and the and the arc of contact
correction factor is 0.90. Find the width of belt needed. Assume that belt widths are available in
1inch increments.

Given:
ℎ𝑝
horsepower rating = 2.8
𝑖𝑛

correction factor = 0.90

Solution:

Solving for the actual hp rating:

ℎ𝑝 ℎ𝑝
P = 2.8 (0.90) = 2.52
𝑖𝑛 𝑖𝑛

10.78 ℎ𝑝
Belt width = ℎ𝑝
2.52
𝑖𝑛

Belt width = 4.28 in Ans.

14. Find the belt length at a 78.7 in center distance connected in open belt. The pulley diameters
are 8.7 in and 16.8 in.

Given:

𝐷1 =16.8 in

𝐷2 = 8.7 in

𝐶=78.7 in

Solution:

𝜋 (𝐷1 −𝐷2 )2
𝐿 = (𝐷1 + 𝐷2 ) + 2𝐶 +
2 4𝐶

𝜋 (16.8 in−8.7 in )2
𝐿 = (16.8 in + 8.7 in ) + 2𝑥78.7 in +
2 4𝑥78.7 in

𝑳 = 𝟏𝟗𝟗. 𝟑𝟒 𝑨𝒏𝒔.

15. An industrial fan running at 600 rpm is driven by a 25 kW, 960 rpm, induction motor. The
pulley mounted on the motor shaft is 270 mm. center to center distance is 1.45 meters and
use f = 0.35. Determine the minimum angle of wrap.

Given:
 960
𝐷1 =compressor pulley=270𝑥 = 432 𝑚𝑚
600

𝐷2 = 270 mm

𝐶=1.45 m

Solution:

θ = minimum angle of wrap, radians

𝐷1 −𝐷2
θ=𝜋–
𝐶

432 𝑚𝑚−270 mm
θ=𝜋– 1000mm
1.45m x 1𝑚

θ = 3.03 rad Ans.

16. Determine the bending stress of wire rope with drum diameter of 2.13265 m and wire
diameter of 0.0269886 m.

Solution:
𝐸𝑥𝐷𝑤
𝑆𝑏 =
𝐷𝑠

30𝑥106 𝑃𝑠𝑖 𝑥 0.0269886 m

𝑆𝑏 =
2.13265 m

𝑺𝒃 = 𝟑𝟕. 𝟗𝟔 𝒙 𝟏𝟎𝟒 𝑷𝒔𝒊 Ans.

17. What horsepower is required to lift a load of 5800 lbs by means of cable wrapped around
the drum of a hoist, the drum being 41.8 in diameter and making 25.78 rpm?

Solution:

V = 𝜋𝐷𝑁
1𝑓𝑡
V = (𝜋)(41.8 𝑖𝑛 𝑥 )(25.78𝑟𝑝𝑚)
12𝑖𝑛

V = 282.1161 fpm

P=FxV
1ℎ𝑝
P = 5800 lbs x 282.1161 ft/min 𝑥 𝑓𝑡−𝑙𝑏
33,000 𝑚𝑖𝑛

P = 49.58 hp Ans.
 18. What horsepower is to be taken off the driven shaft of an open-belt drive operated under the
following conditions: driving pulley 88.69 in. in diameter, driven pulley 48 in. in diameter,
speed of driving pulley 149.8 rpm, total tension on tight side of belt 388.68 lb, total tension
on slack side of belt 138.68 lb?

Solution:
(𝐹1 −𝐹2 ) 𝑉
𝑃=
33000

88.69
(388.68−138.68) [𝜋 ( )(149.8)]
12
𝑃=
33000
𝑷 = 𝟐𝟔. 𝟑𝟓 𝒉𝒑 Ans.

19. A piece of equipment is driven by a 15 -hp motor through a standard B90 V-Belt (length
correction factor is 1.8 in). The motor runs at 1150 rpm. The nominal speed of the equipment
must be 550 rpm. Compute the pitch length of the belt if the motor sheave diameter is 10
inches.

Solution:
𝐿𝑝 = 𝐿𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 + correction
𝐿𝑝 = 90 + 1.8
𝑳𝒑 = 91.8 in Ans.
20. An ammonia compressor is driven by a 20-kW motor. The compressor and the motor are 368
rpm and 1850 rpm respectively. The small sheave has a pitch diameter of 158.7 mm. if the
belt to be used is standard C-120 (with length of 122.9 in or 3121.7 mm), compute the center
distance between the sheaves.

Solution:

𝐷1 𝑁1 = 𝐷2 𝑁2

158.7 𝑚𝑚 𝑥 1850 𝑟𝑝𝑚 = 𝐷2 𝑥 368 𝑟𝑝𝑚

𝐷2 = 797.8125 mm

𝜋 (𝐷1 −𝐷2 )2
𝐿 = (𝐷1 + 𝐷2 ) + 2𝐶 +
2 4𝐶

𝜋 (158.7 𝑚𝑚−797.8125 mm)2

3121.7 mm= (158.7 𝑚𝑚 + 797.8125 mm) + 2𝐶 +
2 4𝐶

𝑪 = 𝟔𝟖. 𝟗𝟑 𝒎𝒎 𝑨𝒏𝒔.
21.) A V-belt is to transmit 52.6 HP to a compressor. The sheave is 204.5 mm in diameter and turns at
1154.7 rpm, while the larger sheave turns at 409.56 rpm. The service factor may be taken as 1.55 and
the center distance is equal to the diameter of the larger sheave. Determine the center distance of the
installation and the length of the belt. [Units in inches]

Given:
P = 52.6 HP
D1 = 204.5 mm = 8.05 in
N1 = 1154.7 rpm
N2 = 409.56 rpm

Required:
C=?
L=?

Solution:
N 1 D1 = N 2 D 2
(1154.7)(8.05) = (409.56)(D2)
D2 = 22.7 in

C = D2
C = 22.7 in (a)

(𝐷−𝑑)2
𝐿 = 2𝐶 + 1.57(𝐷 + 𝑑) +
4𝐶
(22.7−8.05)2
𝐿 = 2(22.7) + 1.57(22.7 + 8.05) +
4(22.7)
𝑳 = 𝟗𝟔. 𝟎𝟒 𝒊𝒏 (b)

22.) A flat belt is to transmit 100 HP to an air compressor. The small sheave is 172.62 mm in diameter
and turns at 1256 rpm, while the larger sheave turns at 459 rpm. The service factor may be taken as
1.98. The center distance is equal to two times the diameter of the larger sheave. Determine the length
of the belt. [Units in inches]

Given:
P = 100 hp
D1 = 179.62 mm
N1 = 1256 rpm
N2 = 459 rpm
C = 2D2

Required:
L=?

Solution:

N 1 D1 = N 2 D 2
(1256)(179.62) = (459)(D2)
D2 = 491.51 mm

C = 2D2
C = 2(491.51)
C = 983.02 mm

(𝐷−𝑑)2
𝐿 = 2𝐶 + 1.57(𝐷 + 𝑑) +
4𝐶
(491.51−179.62)2
𝐿 = 2(983.02) + 1.57(491.51 + 179.62) +
4(983.02)
1 𝑖𝑛
𝐿 = 3072.71 𝑚𝑚 ( )
25.4 𝑚𝑚
𝑳 = 𝟏𝟐𝟎. 𝟗𝟕 𝒊𝒏

23.) Two pulleys which are 609.6 mm in diameter and run at 395 rpm are connected by a leather belt
3/8 in thick. If the belt transmit 32.32 hp and the distance between shafts is 11.25 ft, what is the
approximate length of the belt required?

Given:
D = d = 609.6 mm ( 1 in/ 25.4 mm) = 24 in
N = 395 rpm
b = 3/8 in
P = 32.32 HP
C= 11.25 ft (12 in/ 1 ft) = 135 in

Required:
L=?

Solution:
(𝐷−𝑑)2
𝐿 = 2𝐶 + 1.57(𝐷 + 𝑑) +
4𝐶
𝐿 = 𝜋𝐷 + 2𝐶 → 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐷 = 𝑑
𝐿 = 𝜋(24) + 2(135)
𝑳 = 𝟑𝟒𝟓. 𝟒 𝒊𝒏

24.) Two shafts 3.756 m between centers carry pulleys 1.32 m in diameter and 0.963 m in diameter
respectively, connected by a crossed belt. It is desired to put the belt on as an open belt. How long a
piece must be cut of it? [Units in ft.]
Given:
C = 3.756 m
D = 1.32 m
d = 0.963 m

Required:
∆𝐿 =?

Solution:
For cross belt:
(𝐷+𝑑)2
𝐿 = 2𝐶 + 1.57(𝐷 + 𝑑) +
4𝐶
(1.32+0.963)2
𝐿 = 2(3.756) + 1.57(1.32 + 0.963) +
4(3.756)
𝐿 = 8.42 𝑚

For open belt:

(𝐷−𝑑)2
𝐿 = 2𝐶 + 1.57(𝐷 + 𝑑) +
4𝐶
(1.32−0.963)2
𝐿 = 2(3.756) + 1.57(1.32 + 0.963) +
4(3.756)
𝐿 = 8.08 𝑚

∆𝐿 = Lcross – Lopen
∆𝐿 = 8.42 − 8.08
3.281 𝑓𝑡
∆𝐿 = 0.34𝑚 ( )
1𝑚
∆𝑳 = 𝟏. 𝟏𝟐 𝒇𝒕

25.) A 24-tooth motor sprocket, running at 1250 rpm, drives a blower at a speed ratio of 5:1. Compute
the length of chain in pitches is required to connect the sprockets by using the largest permissible chain
size with the largest permissible center distance of 82 pitches.

Given:
T1 = 24 tooth
N1 = 1250 rpm
N1/N2 = 5
C = 82 pitches

Required:
L=?

Solution:
N1/N2 = 5
1250/N2 = 5
N2 = 250 rpm

T1N 1 = T2N 2
(24)(1250) = (T2)(250)
T2 = 120 tooth

𝑇+𝑡 (𝑇−𝑡)2
𝐿= + 2𝐶 +
2 40𝐶
120+24 (120−24)2
𝐿= + 2(82) +
2 40(82)
𝑳 = 𝟐𝟑𝟖. 𝟖𝟏 𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔

26.) A piece of equipment is driven by a 20 horsepower motor through a standard B95 V-belt (length
correction factor is 1.75 in). The motor runs at 1225 rpm. The nominal speed of the equipment must be
550 rpm. Compute the pitch length of the belt if the motor sheave diameter is 10 inches. [units in
meters]

Given:
P = 20 hp
Linside = 95 in
Length correction factor = 1.75 in
N1 = 1225 rpm
N2 = 550 rpm
D1 = 10 in

Required
Lpitch = ?

Solution:
Lpitch = Linside + Length correction factor
Lpitch = 95 + 1.75
Lpitch = 96.75 in (0.0254 m/1 in)
Lpitch = 2.46 m

27.) What is the length of the belt if two same pulley has a diameter of 2 ft and the distance between
shafts is 3.5 m? [Units in inches]

Given:
D = d = 2 ft (12in/1ft) = 24 in
C = 3.5 m (1 in/0.0254 m) = 118.11 in
Required:
L=?

Solution:
(𝐷−𝑑)2
𝐿 = 2𝐶 + 1.57(𝐷 + 𝑑) +
4𝐶
𝐿 = 𝜋𝐷 + 2𝐶 → 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐷 = 𝑑
𝐿 = 𝜋(24) + 2(118.11)
𝑳 = 𝟑𝟏𝟏. 𝟔𝟐 𝒊𝒏

28.) A 8 m flat belt is to transmit 40 kW to a compressor in a speed of 2500 rpm. Two same pulleys is
used with a distance between shafts of 2.95 m. Find the torsional force of the shaft and the diameter of
the pulley. [Units in lb-in and meters]

Given:
P = 40 kW (1 hp/0.746kW) = 53.62 hp
N = 2500 rpm
C = 2.95 m
L=8m

Required:
T=?
D=?

Solution:
P = TN/63025
53.62 = (T)(2500)/53025
T = 1351.76 lb-in

(𝐷−𝑑)2
𝐿 = 2𝐶 + 1.57(𝐷 + 𝑑) +
4𝐶
𝐿 = 𝜋𝐷 + 2𝐶 → 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐷 = 𝑑
8 = 𝜋(𝐷) + 2(2.95)
𝑫 = 𝟎. 𝟔𝟔𝟖 𝒎

29.) A 18-tooth motor sprocket, running at 1269 rpm, drives a blower at a speed ratio of 6:1. Compute
the length of chain in meters is required to connect the sprockets by using the largest permissible chain
size with the largest permissible center distance of 2.20 m.

Given:
T1 = 18 tooth
N1 = 1269 rpm
N1/N2 = 6
C = 2.20 m

Required:
L=?

Solution:
N1/N2 = 6
1269/N2 = 6
N2 = 211.5 rpm

T1N 1 = T2N 2
(18)(1269) = (T2)(211.5)
T2 = 108 tooth

𝑇+𝑡 (𝑇−𝑡)2
𝐿= + 2𝐶 +
2 40𝐶
108+18 (108−18)2
𝐿= + 2(2.20) +
2 40(2.20)
𝑳 = 𝟏𝟓𝟗. 𝟒𝟓 𝒎

30.) Two flat belt pulleys having a center to center distance of 140.58 cm have drive diameter of 73.64
cm and 36.82 cm. Determine the angle of contact on the small and big pulley. [Units in rad]

Given:
C = 140.58 cm
D2 = 73.64 cm
D1 = 36.82 cm

Required:
𝜃1 = ?
𝜃2 = ?

Solution:
For the small pulley:
𝐷−𝑑
𝜃 1 = 180 − 2 sin−1 ( )
2𝐶

73.64−36.82
𝜃 1 = 180 − 2 sin−1 ( )
2(140.58)
𝜋 𝑟𝑎𝑑
𝜃 1 = 164.95° ( )
180°
𝜽1 = 2.88 rad

For the big pulley:

𝐷−𝑑
𝜃 2 = 180 + 2 sin−1 ( )
2𝐶
 73.64−36.82
𝜃 2 = 180 + 2 sin−1 ( )
2(140.58)
𝜋 𝑟𝑎𝑑
𝜃 2 = 195.05° ( )
180°
𝜽2 = 3.4 rad