Moment of Inertia: Motor, Shaft Speed & Torque Calculation

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The discussion focuses on calculating the moment of inertia, common speed of rotation, angular momentum change, and angular kinetic energy change for a motor and shaft system. The motor has a moment of inertia of 15 kgm² and operates at an optimum speed of 1400 rev/min, while the shaft rotates at 600 rev/min with a mass of 80 kg and a diameter of 1200 mm. Key calculations include determining the common speed after slippage, the change in angular momentum, and the time required for the system to regain optimum speed when a torque of 220 Nm is applied.

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The rotating parts of a motor have a moment of inertia of 15 kgm^2 and an optimum running speed of 1400 rev/min. When operating the motor is connected at optimum speed , by means of a clutch, to a shaft which has a counter rotation of 600 rev/min. The shaft has a mass of 80 kg and a solid diameter of 1200 mm.

i) Find the common speed of rotation of the two shafts, immediately after slippage has finished.
ii) Determine the change in angular momentum of the motor as the common speed is reached.
iii) Determine the change in angular kinetic energy of the motor as the common speed is reached.
iv) If the motor sends a torque of 220 Nm, find how long it will take for the system to regain optimum running speed for the motor.

I have tried using equations but had no success
 
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Busybee said:
...I have tried using equations but had no success

It would be useful for our helpers to see which equations you used and how you attempted to apply them. Then perhaps it can be found where you may be going astray.
 

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