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Power transmitted by belt is the amount of power that is transmitted from the belt of a belt drive to the pulley. Check FAQs
Pt=(P1-P2)vb
Pt - Power transmitted by belt?P1 - Belt Tension on Tight Side?P2 - Belt Tension on Loose Side?vb - Belt Velocity?

Power Transmitted using V Belt Example

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6.4525Edit=(800Edit-550Edit)25.81Edit
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Power Transmitted using V Belt Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Power Transmitted using V Belt?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Pt=(P1-P2)vb
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Pt=(800N-550N)25.81m/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Pt=(800-550)25.81
Next Step Evaluate
Pt=6452.5W
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Pt=6.4525kW

Power Transmitted using V Belt Formula Elements

Variables
Power transmitted by belt
Power transmitted by belt is the amount of power that is transmitted from the belt of a belt drive to the pulley.
Symbol: Pt
Measurement: PowerUnit: kW
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Belt Tension on Tight Side
Belt Tension on Tight Side is defined as the belt's tension on the belt's tight side.
Symbol: P1
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Belt Tension on Loose Side
Belt Tension on Loose Side is defined as the belt's tension on the belt's loose side.
Symbol: P2
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Belt Velocity
Belt Velocity is defined as the velocity of the belt used in a belt drive.
Symbol: vb
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Power transmitted by belt

​Go Drive Power to be Transmitted given Number of Belts Required
Pt=NFcrFdrPrFar

Other formulas in Power Transmission category

​Go Belt Tension in Loose Side of V-Belt given Power Transmitted
P2=P1-Ptvb
​Go Belt Tension in Tight Side of Belt given Power Transmitted using V-Belt
P1=Ptvb+P2
​Go Belt Velocity given Power Transmitted using V-Belt
vb=PtP1-P2
​Go Power Rating of Single V-Belt given Number of Belts Required
Pr=PtFarFcrFdrN

How to Evaluate Power Transmitted using V Belt?

Power Transmitted using V Belt evaluator uses Power transmitted by belt = (Belt Tension on Tight Side-Belt Tension on Loose Side)*Belt Velocity to evaluate the Power transmitted by belt, The Power Transmitted using V Belt formula is defined as the movement of energy from its place of generation to a location where it is applied to perform useful work. Power is defined formally as units of energy per unit time. Power transmitted by belt is denoted by Pt symbol.

How to evaluate Power Transmitted using V Belt using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Power Transmitted using V Belt, enter Belt Tension on Tight Side (P1), Belt Tension on Loose Side (P2) & Belt Velocity (vb) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Power Transmitted using V Belt

What is the formula to find Power Transmitted using V Belt?
The formula of Power Transmitted using V Belt is expressed as Power transmitted by belt = (Belt Tension on Tight Side-Belt Tension on Loose Side)*Belt Velocity. Here is an example- 0.006452 = (800-550)*25.81.
How to calculate Power Transmitted using V Belt?
With Belt Tension on Tight Side (P1), Belt Tension on Loose Side (P2) & Belt Velocity (vb) we can find Power Transmitted using V Belt using the formula - Power transmitted by belt = (Belt Tension on Tight Side-Belt Tension on Loose Side)*Belt Velocity.
What are the other ways to Calculate Power transmitted by belt?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Power transmitted by belt-
  • Power transmitted by belt=Number of Belts*(Correction Factor for Belt Length*Correction Factor for Arc of Contact*Power Rating of Single V-Belt)/Correction Factor for Industrial ServiceOpenImg
Can the Power Transmitted using V Belt be negative?
No, the Power Transmitted using V Belt, measured in Power cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Power Transmitted using V Belt?
Power Transmitted using V Belt is usually measured using the Kilowatt[kW] for Power. Watt[kW], Milliwatt[kW], Microwatt[kW] are the few other units in which Power Transmitted using V Belt can be measured.
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