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Two Pulley Connecting Belt Design and Calculations
Mechanics & Machine Calculations
The following equations will determine: Speed Ration, Arc of contact, Tension ration for belt about to slip, Power Capacity, Pulley Torque, Initial Tension
Tension ratio for belt about to slip:
Power capacity:
Pulley Torque
Pulley Initial Tension
Effect of centrifugal force: the belt tensions are reduced by mv2 so that: