density of a belt is 0.

0015 kg/cm3and maximum

Register No: stress is limited to 400×104 N/ m2 . If µ = 0.15,
find the power that can be transmitted, if the wheel
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(OR)
A Stone crushing machine receives power from
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING motor rated at 50 kw at 1800 rpm by means of a
CENTRALIZED INTERNAL ASSESMENT TEST - I flat belt pulley dia are 200 mm and 700 mm
ME8651– DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS 9. b (12) CO1 K3
distance between pulley is 4 m design the belt
Year & Semester: III& 06 Date: 28.04.2022 drive the direction or rotation of 2 pulley opposite
Time: AN Marks : 50 to each other.
PART – A Answer All questions. (7× 2 = 14 Marks)
Design a straight spur gear drive to transmit 8 kW.
Give the relationship of ratio of tensions in a V- The pinion speed is 720 rpm and the speed ratio is
1. CO1 K1
belt drive. 2. Both the gears are made of the same surface
2. Mention the materials used for making belts. CO1 K1 10. a (12) CO2 K4
hardened carbon steel with 55RC and core
3. Mention the losses in belt drives. CO1 K2 hardness less than 350 BHN. Ultimate strength is
What are the factors upon which the coefficient of 720 N/mm2 and yield strength is 360 N/ mm2.
4. K2
friction between the belt and pulley depends? CO1
(OR)
5. What does the ray-diagram indicate? CO2 K1
Design a pair of spur gear drive to transmit 20 kW.
What are the possible arrangements to achieve 12
6. CO1 K3 The pinion speed is 1400 rpm and the transmission
speeds from a gear box? 10. b (12) CO2 K4
ratio is 4. Assume suitable materials and stresses.
Name any two methods used for changing speeds
7. CO2 K1
in gear boxes. **** All The Best ****
PART - B Answer All Questions (3 × 12 = 36 Marks)
Design a flat belt to transmit 12 kw at 450 rpm for
an engine to a shaft running at 1200 rpm the
8. a (12) CO1 K3
diameter of engine pulley is 600 mm and centre
distance 2 m.
(OR)
In The electric motor drives the exhaust fan using flat
belt design the belt drive as per the following
specification a center distance between the pulley
8. b is 2.5 m. The permissible stress on the belt is 2.5 (12) CO1 K2
n/mm2 the thickness of the belt is 5 mm and its
able to transmit 22.5 kw check the width of the
belt using standard formula.
A V- Belt having a lap of 180°has a cross section
9. a (12) CO1 K2
area of 2.5 cm2 and groove angle as 45°. The