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Solved Problem in Mach Design

This document contains 6 problems related to evaluating mechanical properties of different clutch systems including plate clutches, multiple disc clutches, and cone clutches operating at various speeds and delivering different amounts of horsepower or torque. It seeks to calculate values like horsepower transmitted, frictional torque, axial force, number of discs required, force on discs and springs, and cone surface width using given parameters like clutch dimensions, coefficients of friction, rotational speeds, and pressures.

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Solved Problem in Mach Design

This document contains 6 problems related to evaluating mechanical properties of different clutch systems including plate clutches, multiple disc clutches, and cone clutches operating at various speeds and delivering different amounts of horsepower or torque. It seeks to calculate values like horsepower transmitted, frictional torque, axial force, number of discs required, force on discs and springs, and cone surface width using given parameters like clutch dimensions, coefficients of friction, rotational speeds, and pressures.

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PROBLEM #1: A plate-clutch operates at a speed of 150 rpm and delivers 75 hp.

Evaluate the
horsepower delivered if the clutch runs at 750 rpm.
PROBLEM #2: Evaluate the frictional torque delivered and the axial force developed between the
discs for a one plate clutch assuming that both sides of the plate deliver torque. The coefficient of
friction for the clutch material is 0.35 and the maximum permissible pressure is 20 psi. The clutch has an
inside and outside diameter of 20 in. and 24 in., respectively.
PROBLEM #3: Calculate the horsepower transmitted by a shaft rotating at 1100 rpm and subjected
to a force of 120 lbs. along the axis. It carries a multiple disc-clutch having 12 steel and 10 brass discs of
outer and inner diameters 10 in. and 8 in., respectively. The coefficient of friction can be taken as 0.30.
PROBLEM #4: A multiple disc clutch is used to operate the speed regulating gears of a lathe. If the
torque delivered by the clutch is 400 lbs.-in., evaluate the number of discs necessary and the force
acting on them while the clutch is in operation. Assume a factor of safety of 2 and limit the disc friction
surface sizes between 5 in. and 3 in.
PROBLEM #5: Evaluate the force on the spring of a cone-clutch delivering a torque of 2000 lbs.-in.
The mean diameter for the disc is 18 in., the clutch angle is 10° and the coefficient of friction is 0.30.

PROBLEM #6: A friction cone clutch operates at 250 rpm and delivers 25 hp. Evaluate the required
cone surface width if the clutch angle is 12°, the mean radius of the cone is 7(1 / 2) in., the maximum
permissible pressure is 30 psi and the coefficient of friction is 0.40.

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