Angular acceleration of a motor

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The discussion centers on calculating the angular acceleration of a motor with a specified armature mass and rotational inertia. The motor develops a constant torque of 120 N-m while accelerating unloaded. The user is trying to determine the time it takes for the armature to accelerate from 0 to 3000 RPM, needing to convert RPM to rad/s for accurate calculations. There is confusion regarding the equations used, particularly in converting RPM and applying the correct formulas for angular motion. The conversation emphasizes the importance of using the correct rotational kinematic equations to find the acceleration time.
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Homework Statement


I have a motor, with an armature that has a mass of 250kg , and a diameter of 30 cm. Assuming the mass of the armature is evenly distributed, the rotational inertia of the armature is 22.5 kg-m^2.
Now the motor accelerating unloaded, with armature current regulated so that the armature develops a constant torque of 120 N-m, would be coming up to speed at 35.8 rad/sec^2? (Did I get this wrong?)
Assume the torque stays the same, How long will it take for the unloaded armature to accelerate from 0 to 3000 rpm.

Homework Equations


T=Ia 22.5 kg-m^2(3000(pie)-15cm(pie))/(T)
22.5(3000(pie)-.15m(pie))/(T)

I think I am doing something wrong here cause I get stuck here.

The Attempt at a Solution

 
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Mmm. Pie...

It looks like you're trying to convert RPM to rad/s? I don't quite follow your equations.

3000 revolution/min * 2pi rad/revolution * 1 min/60 s

Should give you your angular speed.

To figure out how long it takes, you can probably use the fact that net torque = dL/dt (the time rate of change of angular momentum) or you could use rotational kinematic equations to solve for the time.
 
JaWiB said:
Mmm. Pie...

It looks like you're trying to convert RPM to rad/s?

Correct, I am attempting to do that
 
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