Question: Q . 3 . A V - belt drive is to transmit 2 5 hp from a 2 5 0 mm pitch diameter sheave operating

Q.3. A V-belt drive is to transmit 25 hp from a 250 mm pitch diameter sheave operating at 1800 rpm to a 915 mm pitch diameter sheave. The coefficient of friction for the belt and sheaves are 0.2. The V-belt is selected from E-5250 series. Each belt weighs 1.1gcm3 and the allowable tension per belt is 890 N . How many belts are required to transmit the power?
Q . 3 . A V - belt drive is to transmit 2 5 hp

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