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alokgupta
Sep 30, 2011, 11:43 PM
I NEED TO DRIVE A DRUM OF 1700 MM DIAMETER AND 400 MM WIDTH SUPPORTED ON ROLLER BEARINGS. An Automobile tyre is pressed against it with a force of 150 kN. Speed of drum is 1150 rpm. Weight of drum is 1000 kg.
What is the horsepower of the motor that can drive this load?