In: Mechanical Engineering
A 50 inch long belt is used to transmit power from a motor to a working shaft. The two sheaves involved are both the same size, hence the belt is not being used to reduce or increase speed or torque, but simply to “couple” two shafts. The motor’s rated power is 50 hp and the required service factor is 1.25. The motor speed is 1160 rpm and the sheave diameters are 7.9”. How many 5V belts are required here? What is the number of belts required?