How Do Wind Belts Oscillate?

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The discussion centers on the oscillation of wind belts, emphasizing key factors that influence their behavior. The oscillation frequency is directly affected by the belt's mass, tension, length, width, and material loss. Specifically, lower mass and greater tension lead to higher frequencies, while increased width can enhance efficiency but may lower frequency. The participants noted the absence of a specific equation for modeling these oscillations.

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Have you guys heard of wind belts?



How would you model the oscillation of the actual belt?
 
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stimulisRK said:
Have you guys heard of wind belts?



How would you model the oscillation of the actual belt?

The oscillation depends on length, width, mass, tension and loss of the belt.

Less mass, higher frequency
Greater tension, higher frequency
Shorter length, higher frequency
Greater width, probably greater efficiency and lower frequency.
Low loss material, higher efficiency.
Greater loss, lower frequency and less efficiency.


I have no equation for the oscillation.

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