To calculate the mass of a flywheel, you will need to use the formula: mass = torque / (angular acceleration x radius^2). In this case, the angular acceleration will be equal to the torque divided by the moment of inertia. The moment of inertia is equal to 1/2 x mass x radius^2. Once you have calculated the moment of inertia, you can plug it into the formula to find the mass of the flywheel.
The radius should be in meters (m) and the torque should be in Newton-meters (Nmm) for the calculation to be accurate.
Yes, you can convert the torque to Newton-meters (Nmm) by multiplying the value in foot-pounds (ft-lb) by 1.3558. Then, you can use the converted value in the calculation.
The radius of the flywheel is important because it affects the moment of inertia, which is a key factor in determining the mass of the flywheel. A larger radius will result in a larger moment of inertia, which will require a larger mass to maintain a given torque.
Yes, you can use this calculation for any size flywheel as long as you have the correct values for the radius and torque. However, it is important to note that this calculation assumes a uniform density of the flywheel and may not be accurate for flywheels with irregular shapes or non-uniform densities.