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Winch Drum Torque calculation. 2

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llaren

Marine/Ocean
Jul 7, 2011
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Good Day to you all,,
May I ask some question. I hope anybody can help me here. I confused to calculate Drum torque. Drum weight is 200Ton. Pull force at layer dia 5.6m is 20Ton. As my option, Torque is 20Tonx 2.8m= 549kNm..But I found 607kNm in specification. I can't clarify which one is correct. If I calculate drum torque, do I need to consider drum weight(200Ton) also or rolling resistance? Which formula is applicable ?
Thank in advance..
 
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Yes, consider the mass. Acceleration.

Yes, consider rolling resistance.

 
There are losses in the system due to friction, bearings and mechanical linkages with pins for example. Perhaps buddy simplified by putting in a correction factor, 10% in this case.

Not uncommon, just a guess.

Kenneth J Hueston, PEng
Principal
Sturni-Hueston Engineering Inc
Edmonton, Alberta Canada
 
An extra 10% added to you calculated value of 549kNm. 607kNm makes sense
 
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