Power Transmission Systems
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What is the primary purpose of a transmission system?

  • To transmit power from one mechanical element to another (correct)
  • To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy
  • To reduce the mechanical energy of a system
  • To increase the speed of a machine
  • What type of transmission system is used to transmit power between parallel shafts?

  • Rope drives
  • Chain drives
  • Belt drives (correct)
  • Gear drives
  • What is the factor that is NOT considered when selecting a transmission system?

  • Distance between driver and driven pulley shaft
  • Power to be transmitted
  • Operational speed
  • Material of the pulley (correct)
  • What is the role of friction in a belt drive?

    <p>It is a helpful agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the portion of the belt with maximum tension?

    <p>Tight side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the one which drives or supplies power to other mechanical element?

    <p>Driver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the angle of contact in a belt drive?

    <p>The portion of the belt which is in contact with the pulley surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a pulley in a belt drive?

    <p>To transmit rotary motion from one shaft to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the open belt drive?

    <p>Both driver and driven pulleys rotate in the same direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the wear of the belt in a cross belt drive?

    <p>Because the belt crosses and rubs against each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of the closed belt drive?

    <p>Due to the rubbing point, the life of the belt reduces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum speed of the belt recommended to avoid wear in a cross belt drive?

    <p>15 m/s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the closed belt drive?

    <p>Driver and driven pulleys rotate in opposite directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of the open belt drive when the shafts are horizontal or inclined?

    <p>It is effective to transmit the power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the open belt drive require less length of the belt compared to the closed belt drive?

    <p>Because the open belt drive does not have a rubbing point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a type of material that can be used to make a belt?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ratio of the speed of the driving pulley to the speed of the driven pulley in a belt drive, considering the thickness of the belt?

    <p>n1/n2 = (d2 + t)/(d1 + t)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of creep on power transmission in a belt drive?

    <p>It reduces power transmission by reducing the speed of the driven pulley.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the idler gear in a simple gear train?

    <p>To provide an intermediate gear between the driver and driven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using flat belt drives over other types of belt drives?

    <p>They have a low running and maintenance cost.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of slip on the velocity ratio of a belt drive?

    <p>It depends on the percentage of slip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a stepped pulley in a belt drive?

    <p>To provide a means of changing the speed of the driven shaft.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the disadvantage of using belt joints in a belt drive?

    <p>They reduce the life of the belt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a gear train?

    <p>A system of gears that transmit power from one shaft to another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Power Transmission

    • Rotating elements with mechanical energy need to be utilized at the required place by transmitting power from one shaft to another or from a prime mover to a machine.

    Transmission System

    • A system used to transmit power from one mechanical element to another mechanical element.

    Types of Transmission Systems

    • Belt drives
    • Rope drives
    • Chain drives
    • Gear drives

    Factors to Select Transmission System

    • Distance between driver and driven pulley shaft
    • Operational speed
    • Power to be transmitted

    Belt Drive

    • Power is transmitted between parallel shafts
    • Consists of two pulleys with an endless belt passed over them
    • Rotary motion is transmitted from driving pulley to driven pulley
    • Friction is a helpful agent in belt drives

    Terminology of a Belt Drive

    • Driver: supplies power to another mechanical element
    • Driven: receives power from the driver
    • Tight side: portion of the belt with maximum tension (denoted by T1 Newton)
    • Slack side: portion of the belt with minimum tension (denoted by T2 Newton)
    • Arc/Angle of contact: portion of the belt in contact with the pulley surface

    Belt Materials

    • Rubber
    • Leather
    • Canvas
    • Cotton
    • Steel

    Classification of Belt Drives

    • Open belt drive
    • Closed belt drive

    Open Belt Drive

    • Both driver and driven pulleys rotate in the same direction
    • Belt is passed over driver and driven pulleys
    • Driver pulley pulls the belt from one side and delivers to the other side
    • Tension is more on the lower side than the upper side

    Cross Belt Drive

    • Driven rotates in the opposite direction to that of the driver
    • Belt rubs against each other at the point where it crosses, causing wear
    • To avoid this, the speed of the belt should be less than 15 m/s

    Comparison between Open Belt Drive and Closed Belt Drive

    • Open belt drive: both driver and driven rotate in the same direction, no rubbing point, and requires less length of the belt
    • Closed belt drive: driver and driven rotate in opposite directions, has a rubbing point, and requires more length of the belt

    Velocity Ratio of Belt Drives

    • n1/n2 = d2/d1 (speed of driving shaft to speed of driven shaft = diameter of driven pulley to diameter of driver pulley)
    • When thickness of belt is considered: n1(d2 + t) / n2(d1 + t)

    Creep and Slip

    • Creep: relative motion between belt and pulley surface due to contraction and expansion of the belt
    • Slip: relative motion between pulley and the belt passing over it
    • Velocity ratio when slip is considered: n1 d2 / n2 d1 (100 - S), where S is the percentage slip

    Idler Pulley, Stepped Pulley, and Fast and Loose Pulley

    • Idler pulley: used to change the direction of the belt or to increase the arc of contact
    • Stepped pulley: used when the centre distance between the pulleys is fixed
    • Fast and loose pulley: used when the belt needs to be shifted from one pulley to another

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Flat Belt Drives

    • Advantages: low running and maintenance cost, possibility to transmit power over a moderately long distance, and efficient at high speeds
    • Disadvantages: not preferred for short centre distance, belt joints reduce the life of the belt, and loss of power due to slip and creep

    Gear Trains

    • An arrangement of gears that mesh with each other to transmit power from one shaft to another
    • Types: simple gear train (SGT) and compound gear train (CGT)

    Simple Gear Train

    • Arrangement of gears in series
    • Intermediate gears are provided between the driver and driven gears

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    This quiz covers the basics of power transmission, including the types of transmission systems and their applications. It explores the concept of transmitting mechanical energy from one element to another.

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