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HP to wheel size conversion
desertfox: Thanks a bunch for the help. Sanity question. It sounds like 315 lbf is pretty extreme. Should I get a bigger pully or something to help reduce the amount of force required? Would that help? Is there a formula to use to help reduce the amount of force required to turn this...- 820currie
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- Forum: Gear and Pulley engineering
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HP to wheel size conversion
I am trying to turn a generator which requires 30hp to turn at 500rpm. What amount of Force or Torque (I am not sure what the best measurement would be) would I need to apply to a 2 inch shaft to achieve this? The shaft will be attached to a 2 ft diamter steel wheel pulley. Thanks for any...- 820currie
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- Forum: Gear and Pulley engineering
