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The Efficiency of an electric motor is defined as the ratio of usable shaft power to electric input power. Check FAQs
η=cos(α2+Φ)cos(α1)cos(α1-Φ)cos(α2)
η - Efficiency?α2 - Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 2?Φ - Angle of Friction?α1 - Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 1?

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0.5137Edit=cos(30.05Edit+24Edit)cos(45Edit)cos(45Edit-24Edit)cos(30.05Edit)
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Efficiency of Spiral Gears Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
η=cos(α2+Φ)cos(α1)cos(α1-Φ)cos(α2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
η=cos(30.05°+24°)cos(45°)cos(45°-24°)cos(30.05°)
Next Step Convert Units
η=cos(0.5245rad+0.4189rad)cos(0.7854rad)cos(0.7854rad-0.4189rad)cos(0.5245rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
η=cos(0.5245+0.4189)cos(0.7854)cos(0.7854-0.4189)cos(0.5245)
Next Step Evaluate
η=0.513710250745906
LAST Step Rounding Answer
η=0.5137

Efficiency of Spiral Gears Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Efficiency
The Efficiency of an electric motor is defined as the ratio of usable shaft power to electric input power.
Symbol: η
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 2
The spiral angle of gear teeth for gear 2 is the angle between the tooth trace and an element of the pitch cone and corresponds to the helix angle in helical teeth.
Symbol: α2
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Angle of Friction
The angle of friction is the angle of a plane to the horizontal when a body placed on the plane will just start to slide.
Symbol: Φ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 1
The spiral angle of gear teeth for gear 1 is the angle between the tooth trace and an element of the pitch cone and corresponds to the helix angle in helical teeth.
Symbol: α1
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Efficiency

​Go Efficiency of Spiral Gears using Pitch Circle Diameter
η=cos(α2+Φ)d2N2cos(α1-Φ)d1N1
​Go Maximum Efficiency of Spiral Gears
η=cos(θ+Φ)+1cos(θ-Φ)+1

Other formulas in Toothed Gear Terminologies category

​Go Torque Exerted on Gear Shaft
τ=Ptdpitch circle2
​Go Work Output on Driven
w=Rcos(α2+Φ)πd2N2
​Go Work Output on Driver
w=Rcos(α1-Φ)πd1N1
​Go Addendum of Pinion
Ap=Zp2(1+TZp(TZp+2)(sin(Φgear))2-1)

How to Evaluate Efficiency of Spiral Gears?

Efficiency of Spiral Gears evaluator uses Efficiency = (cos(Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 2+Angle of Friction)*cos(Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 1))/(cos(Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 1-Angle of Friction)*cos(Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 2)) to evaluate the Efficiency, Efficiency of Spiral Gears formula is defined as a measure of the effectiveness of spiral gears in transmitting power, taking into account the angle of pressure and the friction angle, to provide a quantitative value of the gear's performance in mechanical systems. Efficiency is denoted by η symbol.

How to evaluate Efficiency of Spiral Gears using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Efficiency of Spiral Gears, enter Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 2 2), Angle of Friction (Φ) & Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 1 1) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Efficiency of Spiral Gears

What is the formula to find Efficiency of Spiral Gears?
The formula of Efficiency of Spiral Gears is expressed as Efficiency = (cos(Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 2+Angle of Friction)*cos(Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 1))/(cos(Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 1-Angle of Friction)*cos(Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 2)). Here is an example- 0.51371 = (cos(0.524471440224197+0.41887902047856)*cos(0.785398163397301))/(cos(0.785398163397301-0.41887902047856)*cos(0.524471440224197)).
How to calculate Efficiency of Spiral Gears?
With Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 2 2), Angle of Friction (Φ) & Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 1 1) we can find Efficiency of Spiral Gears using the formula - Efficiency = (cos(Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 2+Angle of Friction)*cos(Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 1))/(cos(Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 1-Angle of Friction)*cos(Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 2)). This formula also uses Cosine (cos) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Efficiency?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Efficiency-
  • Efficiency=(cos(Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 2+Angle of Friction)*Pitch Circle Diameter of Gear 2*Speed of Gear 2)/(cos(Spiral Angle of Gear Teeth for Gear 1-Angle of Friction)*Pitch Circle Diameter of Gear 1*Speed of Gear 1)OpenImg
  • Efficiency=(cos(Shaft Angle+Angle of Friction)+1)/(cos(Shaft Angle-Angle of Friction)+1)OpenImg
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