Power required to rotate the system

In summary, the conversation is about the steady state power requirement for a project involving two connected pulleys with specific dimensions and supported by bearings. The speed is 500 rpm and the mass of the pulleys is given. The question is about the power requirement for this system, with the assumption of no load. The expert suggests that in reality, power is required to overcome motor inefficiencies, pulley windage, belt and bearing friction. The poster also mentions a typing error in the speed unit and asks for suggestions on how to include belt efficiency and tension in the calculations without knowing the power.
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This is first post of mine regarding steady state power requirement.

Since i am involving the power requirement project I am posting the question in simple way as follows.

Drive & driven both two pulleys are connected by timing belt

Drive pulley diameter is 100mm(face width25mm) Pulley is bearing supported

Driven pulley is 300mm(face width 25mm) same bearing supported in the bore.

Speed 500mm

Mass of drive pulley is say 3Kg driven pulley is 20 kg

Both pulley is supported by bearings.Bearing diameter is (drive pulley mean dia 40mm) Bearing diameter (driven pulley mean dia is 75mm)

(Neglect the acceleration torque next phase we can discuss this)
What is the power requirement of the above system?

Assume no load condition(otherwise if you thought that no sense in this add load in driven pulley as 100kg)

Thanks in advance
Prakash
 
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If it's steady state theoretically there's no load required. In reality, the only load is then the required power to overcome motor inefficiencies, pulley windage, belt and bearing friction. Your speed is 500 rpm (you have a type-o in your post there)?
 
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FredGarvin said:
If it's steady state theoretically there's no load required. In reality, the only load is then the required power to overcome motor inefficiencies, pulley windage, belt and bearing friction. Your speed is 500 rpm (you have a type-o in your post there)?

Thank you Mr.Fred garvin
Yes speed unit there is typing error.ok I have understand your reply but my doubt is how to include the belt efficiencey or tension without knowing the power any suggestions regarding this,Any typical calculations...will be greatly appereciated.

Thanks in advance
Prakash
 

1. What is power required to rotate the system?

The power required to rotate a system is the amount of energy needed to maintain the rotation of the system. It is a measure of the rate at which work is done to keep the system moving.

2. How is power required to rotate the system calculated?

The power required to rotate a system can be calculated by multiplying the torque (force applied to rotate the system) by the angular velocity (how fast the system is rotating).

3. What factors affect the power required to rotate a system?

The power required to rotate a system is affected by the mass of the system, the distance from the axis of rotation, and the speed at which the system is rotating. Friction and other external forces can also affect the power required.

4. How does increasing power affect the rotation of a system?

An increase in power will result in an increase in the rate of rotation of the system. This means that the system will rotate faster and require more energy to maintain its rotation.

5. What are some real-world applications of power required to rotate a system?

The concept of power required to rotate a system is used in many fields, such as engineering, physics, and mechanics. It can be applied to understand the movement of machines and vehicles, and to design efficient systems that require minimal power to rotate.

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