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I have a conveyor that travels radially. I need to calculate the HP needed to move it. It works on a concrete slab. The Motor RPM is 1750 and a reducer of 180:1. Any help would be great. Thanks
Simon Bridge said:I don't know what you mean by "a conveyor that travels radially"
That's what I thought too ... the mention of a concrete slab also made me think of the rotating milking sheds we have in NZ. Then I realized that I'd describe these differently so figured that I'd better not guess.While it's not a technically correct description, my first thought was that s/he means a rotating disc, something like a simplified version of an airport baggage carousel.
Actually, for a conveyor that is level, all of the continuous power is to overcome friction. Placing an object on the conveyor will result in a momentary spike, to accelerate the object, but not enough to matter for sizing calculations: less than the starting power requirement when you first turn it on.Simon Bridge said:Much of the power is just to overcome stuff like friction...
I agree with Danger's view on what that describes.I don't know what you mean by "a conveyor that travels radially" - to me, "travels radially" means something that travels to or from a center (i.e. along a radius) - but I don't see how that's different from a regular conveyor.
To calculate the needed horsepower for radial travel, you will need to know the distance of travel, the weight of the object being moved, and the time it takes to complete the travel. You will also need to know the efficiency of the motor or engine being used for the travel. The formula for calculating horsepower is (Distance x Weight) / (Time x Efficiency).
The formula for calculating horsepower for radial travel is (Distance x Weight) / (Time x Efficiency).
The units for distance, weight, and time can vary depending on your specific calculations. However, it is important to make sure that all units are consistent. For example, if you are using feet for distance, then weight should also be in pounds and time should be in seconds or minutes.
The efficiency of a motor or engine can be determined by consulting the manufacturer's specifications or by conducting tests. It is important to use the correct efficiency value in the formula to ensure accurate calculations.
Yes, there are other factors that may affect the needed horsepower for radial travel, such as friction, wind resistance, and the surface on which the object is traveling. It is important to consider these factors in your calculations to ensure the most accurate results.