Torque Amplification: Is It Over Unity?

AI Thread Summary
Torque amplification allows for the multiplication of torque without altering input speed, raising questions about its potential to create over unity machines. However, it is clarified that while torque can be amplified, power remains constant, leading to a decrease in torque as RPM increases. This principle is demonstrated through the mechanics of gear changes in bicycles. Torque amplifiers depend on the motor's torque and energy source to drive the output shaft, emphasizing that they do not create excess energy. Understanding these mechanics is crucial to grasping the limitations of torque amplification in relation to over unity concepts.
Machinekraft
Messages
7
Reaction score
0
In torque amplification, torque is multiplied without change in its input speed. Then this amplifier if coupled inbetween a motor and gene
rator would it not be a over unity machine?
 
Engineering news on Phys.org
No, that is not correct,
P=T*theta
If power is constant then torque decreases as RPM increases.
Pay attention next time you ride a bike and change gears.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque
 
billy_joule said:
No, that is not correct,
P=T*theta
If power is constant then torque decreases as RPM increases.
Pay attention next time you ride a bike and change gears.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque
Thank you for your reply. What you have said is true for torque multiplication using speed reduction gear box. In case of torque amplification, torque alone is amplified without change in speed. Please look for mechanical torque amplifier in your search, you would understand my query. Thank you.
 
Thank you,
 
Here's a video by “driving 4 answers” who seems to me to be well versed on the details of Internal Combustion engines. The video does cover something that's a bit shrouded in 'conspiracy theory', and he touches on that, but of course for phys.org, I'm only interested in the actual science involved. He analyzes the claim of achieving 100 mpg with a 427 cubic inch V8 1970 Ford Galaxy in 1977. Only the fuel supply system was modified. I was surprised that he feels the claim could have been...
TL;DR Summary: Heard in the news about using sonar to locate the sub Hello : After the sinking of the ship near the Greek shores , carrying of alot of people , there was another accident that include 5 tourists and a submarine visiting the titanic , which went missing Some technical notes captured my attention, that there us few sonar devices are hearing sounds repeated every 30 seconds , but they are not able to locate the source Is it possible that the sound waves are reflecting from...
Thread 'Turbocharging carbureted petrol 2 stroke engines'
Hi everyone, online I ve seen some images about 2 stroke carbureted turbo (motorcycle derivation engine). Now.. In the past in this forum some members spoke about turbocharging 2 stroke but not in sufficient detail. The intake and the exhaust are open at the same time and there are no valves like a 4 stroke. But if you search online you can find carbureted 2stroke turbo sled or the Am6 turbo. The question is: Is really possible turbocharge a 2 stroke carburated(NOT EFI)petrol engine and...
Back
Top