Rpm and power for this electric motor, gearbox and pulley system

In summary, the document discusses the relationship between RPM (revolutions per minute) and power output in an electric motor, along with the performance characteristics of a gearbox and pulley system. It highlights how the motor's RPM influences torque and overall efficiency, detailing the effects of gear ratios and pulley sizes on the system's power transmission and mechanical advantage. The interplay between these components is crucial for optimizing performance in various applications.
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Homework Statement
an electric motor connected to a gearbox which is connected to the vbelt-pulley system that drives a water pump should run at 200Rpm and 9kw net power should be transmitted to the pump in order to pressurize the water to the desired place
find
the required electric motor power and rpm
Relevant Equations
im confused
i got confused because if the connections btw the parts
 
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That is indeed a confusing problem statement. Is it the whole problem statement? Are there any diagrams associated with this problem? Does this electric motor only drive the water pump through the transmission and V-belt systems, or is it like an electric car where it also drives the wheels to propel the car?

doke said:
i got confused because if the connections btw the parts
And I was not able to parse what you wrote there. Can you please restate that or elaborate?
 
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Thanks for reaching out ,The Full Question is :

You are a mechanical system design engineer of factory you have to design a mechanical system with an electric motor connected to a gearbox which is connected to the belt-pulley system that drives a water pump should run at 200Rpm and 9kw net power should be transmitted to the pump in order to pressurize the water to the desired place for24hour a day the small pulley diameter is 100mm and the large pulley diameter is 200, due to the available space constraint the gear box has only one stage made up of spur gears which has the maximum applicable gear ratio to reduce the speed for this mechanical system define/assume/select any other parameters/materials accordingly and find:

a)required electric motor parameters such as power and rpm

b)gear teeth numbers,gear size and gear ratio

c) design a suitable v type belt and estimate the belt life passes and hours
but im confused with only Part A of the Question
 
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Suddenly the question doesn't provide any figuers
 
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doke said:
im confused with only Part A of the Question
Do you know how power, rotational speed and torque are related for a rotational system? If the gear train is required to output 9 kW can you then from that requirement alone say how much power should (at least) be in the input?
 
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P=TW but in the question he is saying to obtain power again while i have net power so i got confused here. also i have no idea which formula can obtain the rpm also question provides Rpm
 
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does efficiency has a role to obtain the required power?
 
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doke said:
P=TW but in the question he is saying to obtain power again while i have net power so i got confused here. also i have no idea which formula can obtain the rpm also question provides Rpm
If you by "P=TW" means power equal torque times angular speed, all using compatible units like power in W, torque in Nm and angular speed in s-1), then you are correct.

Regarding the power, the requirement is 9 kW @200 RPM of mechanical (net) power delivered to the water pump, so how much power must the electrical engine (the sole power source here) at least deliver? (hint: can power be created out of nothing?).

Regarding the rotational speed of the engine, you say you already know the gear ratio of the gear (it is almost stated directly in the problem text), so can you write out how engine RPM relates to pump RPM?

Edit: added missing part in first sentence.
 
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thanks for reaching out : if i use gear ratio 10:1 that means 200rpm*10 which is the ratio so the motor must run at 2000rpm ? am i correct here ?
regarding to the power :i think i must use concept of efficiency which is P motor=Ppump/efficiency . is that correct
 
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doke said:
does efficiency has a role to obtain the required power?
The problem text seems to suggest you can define you assumptions. Since there are no mentioning of friction or losses in the text, the simplest is often to assume no friction, but that is up to you.

It is my understanding that it is quite common to specify engine output shaft power, so going with that you only need to consider whether or not you want to estimate gear box losses.
 
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doke said:
if i use gear ratio 10:1 that means 200rpm*10 which is the ratio so the motor must run at 2000rpm ? am i correct here ?
Given that engine-to-pump gear ratio is 10:1 then yes. But reading the text I come up with a different gear ratio, just so you know.

doke said:
regarding to the power :i think i must use concept of efficiency which is P motor=Ppump/efficiency . is that correct
Is there a special reason you want to address efficiency? The problem text does not seem to imply you need to address anything regarding efficiency.
 
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so is finding the Torque will be halpful so i can convert the 2000 rpm to m/s and use t=p/w to find the torque then multiple it by the rpm so i can get the required power.I feel like I'm going in a vicious circle ot that is correct approach
 
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the motor Rpm also can be 200rpm* 10* 2[ which is the pulley ratio ]= 4000rpm
 
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doke said:
... drives a water pump should run at 200Rpm and 9kw net power...
In order to work properly, the shaft of your pump needs to rotate at 200 rpm while driven by a minimum torque of 430 N-m.

Please, see:
https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/electrical-motors-hp-torque-rpm-d_1503.html

Moving bacwards toward the motor, you will keep the rpm rates that you choose to have the input rpm that the manufacturer of the motor specifies for certain torque.

Simultaneously, you will be needing increasing transferred power at each step, due to lost torque in friction losses; therefore, your motor will need to deliver more than the 9 KW needed by the pump.
 
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Lnewqban said:
In order to work properly, the shaft of your pump needs to rotate at 200 rpm while driven by a minimum torque of 430 N-m.

Moving bacwards toward the motor, you will keep the rpm rates that you choose to have the input rpm that the manufacturer of the motor specifies for certain torque.

Simultaneously, you will be needing increasing transferred power at each step, due to lost torque in friction losses; therefore, your motor will need to deliver more than the 9 KW needed by the pump.
thanks for reaching dear, so in which way i can get the required motor power
 
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doke said:
thanks for reaching dear, so in which way i can get the required motor power
Please, check above link.
You are welcome.
 
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i dont see any link sir
 
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as a result so T Nm = 9000Watt * 9.549 / 4000 rpm = 21.48Nm .then ω=60*4000rpm×2π≈418.88rad/s so
P=21.48×418.88
P≈8997.8W
Am i correct now ?
 
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doke said:
as a result so T Nm = 9000Watt * 9.549 / 4000 rpm = 21.48Nm .then ω=60*4000rpm×2π≈418.88rad/s so
P=21.48×418.88
P≈8997.8W
Am i correct now ?
See link in post #14 above.

You are back to 9 KW, as you will for any possible combination of torque and rotational velocity that satisfies that number.

Again, your motor will need to supply a little more than 9 KW to satisfy the hungry middle mechanisms (gears, pulleys, belts) and simultaneously keep your pump happy.
 
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correct sir but i need to reach a specific formula that can calculate the power
 

FAQ: Rpm and power for this electric motor, gearbox and pulley system

What is the relationship between RPM and power in an electric motor?

The relationship between RPM (revolutions per minute) and power in an electric motor is defined by the formula: Power (Watts) = Torque (Nm) × Angular Velocity (rad/s). As RPM increases, the angular velocity increases, which can increase the power output, assuming torque remains constant. However, power output is also limited by the motor's design and efficiency.

How do I calculate the RPM of a motor given the power and torque?

You can calculate the RPM of a motor using the formula: RPM = (Power (Watts) × 60) / (Torque (Nm) × 2π). This formula rearranges the relationship between power, torque, and angular velocity to isolate RPM. It allows you to find the RPM if you know the power output and the torque produced by the motor.

What is the effect of a gearbox on the RPM and power output of a motor?

A gearbox alters the RPM and torque output of a motor. When using a gearbox, the output RPM is reduced while the torque is increased based on the gear ratio. For example, a gear ratio of 2:1 will halve the RPM but double the torque. The power output remains constant (minus losses) because power is conserved: Power in = Power out, adjusted for efficiency losses in the gearbox.

How does a pulley system affect the RPM and power transfer?

A pulley system can change the RPM and torque delivered to a load based on the diameter of the pulleys used. If a smaller pulley is connected to the motor and a larger pulley drives the load, the RPM will decrease, and torque will increase, similar to a gearbox. The power transferred through the system will remain consistent, minus losses due to friction and other inefficiencies.

What are the efficiency losses in a motor, gearbox, and pulley system?

Efficiency losses in these systems can arise from several factors, including friction in the motor bearings, heat generation in the motor windings, inefficiencies in the gearbox (typically around 5-15% loss), and friction in the pulley system. These losses reduce the effective power output and can impact the overall performance, so it’s important to consider these factors in system design and calculations.

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