What Motor Power is Needed to Move a Cylinder Drum?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the motor power required to move a cylinder drum with a diameter of 1.2 meters, a length of 1.5 meters, and a thickness of 2mm, carrying a total load of 200kg. To determine the necessary torque and power transmission, one must consider the drum's dimensions and load application, specifically for lowering humidity in garbage. The calculations involve using formulas related to torque, power, and load dynamics.

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Base on the question, i would like to know the the torque,power transmission needed .

diameter of cylinder: 1.2m
length of cylinder:1.5m
thickness of the drum: 2mm
total load carry: 200kg

how to determine the motor power needed?
 
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Is this a homework question? What is the application?
 
it can consider as homework..the cylinder drum used to lower the humidity percentage of garbage.
 

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