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Md2 Plates No 3 Chains and Sprockets

This document contains 5 problems related to designing chain and sprocket systems for transmitting power between rotating components in industrial machinery. Each problem provides specific parameters such as motor/shaft speeds and powers, and asks to determine the necessary sprocket sizes, chain pitch, center distance, and length of chain. Solutions will require applying formulas to calculate values for an optimal chain and sprocket design given the given constraints and operating conditions.

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Md2 Plates No 3 Chains and Sprockets

This document contains 5 problems related to designing chain and sprocket systems for transmitting power between rotating components in industrial machinery. Each problem provides specific parameters such as motor/shaft speeds and powers, and asks to determine the necessary sprocket sizes, chain pitch, center distance, and length of chain. Solutions will require applying formulas to calculate values for an optimal chain and sprocket design given the given constraints and operating conditions.

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MD2 PLATES NO .

3 CHAIN AND SPROCKETS

Instruction : Submit your initial work today on Friday November 25 ,2023

Problems

1.0 An industrial fan is desired to deliver 20,000 cfm of air running at 350 rpm and it is e stimated that at
least 5 hp motor is needed in order to deliver this amount of air .The available motor is a second hand
5.5 hp , 1800 rpm . If a chain and sprocket with 18 teeth on the small sprocket with pitch of 0.5 will be
used , find the following : a) diameter of small sprocket b) Number of teeth and diameter of large
sprocket c) Center distance d) Length of Chain

2.0 .0 A roller chain is to be used to transmit a power to farm equipment which requires a 2500 N.m
torque and runs at 400 rpm .The prime mover is a diesel engine operating at 1600 rpm . A no.60 roller
chain with a total length of 60 inches and a small sprocket with 23 teeth are to be used . Determine the
following : a) No of teeth of the larger sprocket b) Center to center distance between sprockets c ) SAE
number of oil to be used if operating temperature is to be maintained at constant temperature of 48 deg
C. d) Approximate number of strands

3.0 A roller chain is to be used on a paving machine to transmit 30 hp from the 4- cylinder Diesel engine
to a countershaft; engine speed 1000 rpm, counter-shaft speed 500 rpm. The center distance is fixed at
24 in. The cain will be subjected to intermittent overloads of 100 %. (a) Determine the pitch and the
number of chains required to transmit this power. (b) What is the length of the chain required? How
much slack must be allowed in order to have a whole number of pitches? A chain drive with significant
slack and subjected to impulsive loading should have an idler sprocket against the slack strand. If it were
possible to change the speed ratio slightly, it might be possible to have a chain with no appreciable slack.
(c) How much is the bearing pressure between the roller and pin?

4.0 A conveyor is driven by a 2-hp high-starting-torque electric motor through a flexible coupling to a
worm-gear speed reducer, whose 35 mw ≈ , and then via a roller chain to the conveyor shaft that is to
turn about 12 rpm; motor rpm is 1750. Operation is smooth, 8 hr./day. (a) Decide upon suitable sprocket
sizes, center distance, and chain pitch. Compute (b) the length of chain, (c) the bearing pressure
between the roller and pin. The Morse Chain Company recommended 15- and 60-tooth sprockets, 1-in.
pitch, = 24 inC ., L = 88 pitches .

5.0 A roller chain is to transmit 5 hp from a gearmotor to a wood-working machine, with moderate
shock. The 1-in output shaft of the gearmotor turns = 500 rpmn . The 1 ¼-in. driven shaft turns 250 rpm;
≈16 inC . (a) Determine the size of sprockets and pitch of chain that may be used. If a catalog is available,
be sure maximum bore of sprocket is sufficient to fit the shafts. (b) Compute the center distance and
length of chain. (c) What method should be used to supply oil to the chain? (d) If a catalog is available,
design also for an inverted tooth chain.

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