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Energy loss and efficiency of power transmission belts

William F. Breig,Larry R. Oliver-1980-10-01-OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information)
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A selection of belt type and construction from industrial, automotive, and agricultural applications was tested and compared for idling loss and power transmission efficiency. Data are documented for Vee, joined-V, V-ribbed, and synchronous belt types and for cogged, plain, and laminated V-belt constructions. The level of energy savings achieved by the replacement of plain-base wrapped V-belts with cogged V-belts is emphasized. Belt efficiency, slip, and temperature dependence on the basic drive parameters of torque, sheave diameter, belt tension, and contact angle is reported.

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A selection of belt type and construction from industrial, automotive, and agricultural applications was tested and compared for idling loss and power transmission efficiency. Data are documented for Vee, joined-V, V-ribbed, and synchronous belt types and for cogged, plain, and laminated V-belt constructions. The level of energy savings achieved by the replacement of plain-base wrapped V-belts with cogged V-belts is emphasized. Belt efficiency, slip, and temperature dependence on the basic drive parameters of torque, sheave diameter, belt tension, and contact angle is reported.

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Belt driveEfficient energy useTorqueSlip (aerodynamics)Power transmissionHigh tensionTransmission (telecommunications)Automotive engineering

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