Selection and Design of

Belt and Pulley

Reference book to be used:

1. DME by Faires
FLAT LEATHER BELT
Design Problem:
A squirrel cage, line starting motor is rated at 30hp at 1750 rpm and
delivers its power to a horizontal, flat leather belt located in a dusty
atmosphere. The motor pulley is 10 inch in diameter. What width of
medium double-ply belt is needed.
A squirrel cage, line starting motor is rated at 30hp
at 1750 rpm and delivers its power to a horizontal,
flat leather belt located in a dusty atmosphere. The
motor pulley is 10 inch in diameter. What width of
medium double-ply belt is needed?

Formula to be used:
1. 𝑉m = 𝜋𝐷n
2. Nominal hp = (hp/in., Table 17.1)(bCmCp)(Cf1Cf2….)
A squirrel cage, line starting motor is rated at 30hp at 1750 rpm
and delivers its power to a horizontal, flat leather belt located in a
dusty atmosphere. The motor pulley is 10 inch in diameter. What
width of medium double-ply belt is needed?

𝑉m = 𝜋𝐷n
10
= 𝜋( ) 1750 = 4580 𝑓𝑝𝑚
12

𝐶𝑜𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑎 𝑚𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑢𝑚 𝑑𝑜𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑒 − 𝑝𝑙𝑦 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑡,

using Table 17.1, interpolate the highlighted text.

We get 11.97, lets say 12hp/in.

A squirrel cage, line starting motor is rated at
30hp at 1750 rpm and delivers its power to a
horizontal, flat leather belt located in a dusty
atmosphere. The motor pulley is 10 inch in
diameter. What width of medium double-ply
belt is needed?

From Table 17.2 we get the following

values: See highlighted text.

Substituting these various values, for the formula in

finding the nominal horsepower that the belt can
transmit.

hp = (hp/in., Table 17.1)(bCmCp)(Cf1Cf2….)

30 = (12)(b)(0.5)(0.7)(0.74)
b = 9.65; use a 10-in belt
Selection and Design of
Belt and Pulley
Reference book to be used:

1. DME by Faires
V-BELTS
Design Problem:
A rotating pump is to be driven by a 50 hp, 2400 rpm by a diesel
engine. The pump will operate at 800 rpm and using type B75 V-belt.
The available small sheave and large sheave diameter is 6inch and 12
inches, respectively. Find the number of belts used.
Design Problem:
A rotating pump is to be driven by a 50 hp, 2400 rpm by a diesel
engine. The pump will operate at 800 rpm and using type B75 V-belt.
The available small sheave and large sheave diameter is 6inch and 12
inches, respectively. Find the number of belts used.
Formulas to be used:

1. Design Hp = Transmitted Hp x service factor

2. 𝑉m = 𝜋𝐷n
103 0.09 𝑐 𝑉𝑚 2 𝑉𝑚
3. 𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐻𝑝 = [𝑎( )
𝑉𝑚
−
𝐾𝑑 𝐷1
− e 6] 3
10 10
4. Adjusted Rated HP = 𝐾𝜃 𝐾𝑙 𝑥 𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐻𝑝
𝐷𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛 𝐻𝑝
5. No. of Belts =
𝐴𝑑𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐻𝑃
Design Problem:
A rotating pump is to be driven by a 50 hp,
2400 rpm by a diesel engine. The pump will
operate at 800 rpm and using type B75 V-
belt. The available small sheave and large
sheave diameter is 6inch and 12 inches,
respectively. Find the number of belts used.
Formulas to be used:

1. Design Hp = Transmitted Hp x service factor

Design Hp = 50Hp x 1.2 = 60 Hp
2. 𝑉m = 𝜋𝐷n
Vm = 𝜋(6inch/12)(2400) = 3770 fpm
Design Problem:
A rotating pump is to be driven by a 50 hp, 2400
rpm by a diesel engine. The pump will operate at
800 rpm and using type B75 V-belt. The available
small sheave and large sheave diameter is 6inch
and 12 inches, respectively. Find the number of
belts used.

103 0.09 𝑐 𝑉𝑚 2 𝑉𝑚
𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐻𝑝 = [𝑎( ) − − e 6] 3
𝑉𝑚 𝐾𝑑 𝐷1 10 10

𝑉𝑚 =3770 fpm
𝑎 = 4.737
c = 13.962
e = 0.0234
Design Problem:
A rotating pump is to be driven by a 50 hp,
2400 rpm by a diesel engine. The pump will
operate at 800 rpm and using type B75 V-belt.
The available small sheave and large sheave
diameter is 6inch and 12 inches, respectively.
Find the number of belts used.

103 0.09 𝑐 𝑉𝑚 2 𝑉𝑚
𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐻𝑝 = [𝑎( ) − − e 6] 3
𝑉𝑚 𝐾𝑑 𝐷1 10 10

𝑉𝑚 =3770 fpm
𝑎 = 4.737
c = 13.962
e = 0.0234 𝐷2 12
𝐾𝑑 = 1.13 = =2
𝐷1 6
Design Problem:
A rotating pump is to be driven by a 50 hp,
2400 rpm by a diesel engine. The pump will
operate at 800 rpm and using type B75 V-belt.
The available small sheave and large sheave
diameter is 6inch and 12 inches, respectively.
Find the number of belts used.

103 0.09 𝑐 𝑉𝑚 2 𝑉𝑚
𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐻𝑝 = [𝑎( ) − − e 6] 3
𝑉𝑚 𝐾𝑑 𝐷1 10 10

103 0.09 13.962 37702 3770

𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐻𝑝 = [4.737( ) − − 0.0234 ]
3770 1.13 6 106 103
𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐻𝑝 = 6.83 Hp
Design Problem:
A rotating pump is to be driven by a 50 hp,
2400 rpm by a diesel engine. The pump will
operate at 800 rpm and using type B75 V-belt.
The available small sheave and large sheave
diameter is 6inch and 12 inches, respectively.
Find the number of belts used. 𝐷1 + 𝐷2
𝐶= + 𝐷1
2
6 + 12
Adjusted Rated HP = 𝐾𝜃 𝐾𝑙 𝑥 𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐻𝑝 𝐶= +6
2
𝐾𝜃 =0.94 C = 15
𝐷𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛 𝐻𝑝
No. of Belts =
𝐴𝑑𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐻𝑃
𝐷2 − 𝐷1 6
= = 0.4
𝐶 15
Design Problem:
A rotating pump is to be driven by a 50 hp,
2400 rpm by a diesel engine. The pump will
operate at 800 rpm and using type B75 V-belt.
The available small sheave and large sheave
diameter is 6inch and 12 inches, respectively. B75
Find the number of belts used.

Adjusted Rated HP = 𝐾𝜃 𝐾𝑙 𝑥 𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐻𝑝

𝐾𝜃 =0.94
𝐾𝑙 = 0.97

Adjusted Rated HP = 0.94 0.97 𝑥 6.83 𝐻𝑝

Adjusted Hp = 6.23 Hp
Design Problem:
A rotating pump is to be driven by a 50 hp, 2400 rpm by a diesel engine. The pump
will operate at 800 rpm and using type B75 V-belt. The available small sheave and
large sheave diameter is 6inch and 12 inches, respectively. Find the number of belts
used.

𝐷𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛 𝐻𝑝 60 𝐻𝑝
No. of Belts = =
𝐴𝑑𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐻𝑃 6.23 𝐻𝑝

No. of Belts = 9.63 or 10 belts