Flat Belt

T
1
T
chord
T
2
Ln(T
1
/T
2
)
0
21 0 21.5 -0.02
31 0 31.5 -0.02
41 0 41.5 -0.01
30
21 4 20 0.05
31 5 26 0.18
41 6.5 35 0.16
60
21 4 18 0.15
31 5 26 0.18
41 7 35 0.16
90
21 7 15 0.34
31 9 23 0.30
41 11.5 30 0.31
120
21 7.5 14 0.41
31 10.5 20 0.44
41 13 27 0.42
150
21 8 12 0.56
31 11 20 0.44
41 16 25 0.49
180
21 10 10 0.74
31 15 15 0.73
41 20 20 0.72


Round Belt
T
1
T
chord
T
2
Ln(T
1
/T
2
)
0 21 0 21.5 -0.02
30 21 7.5 15 0.34
60 21 14 7 1.10
90 21 16 5 1.44
120 21 19.5 1.5 2.64
150 21 20 1 3.04
180 21 20.5 0.5 3.74







Vee- Belt (Worn)
T
1
T
chord
T
2
Ln(T
1
/T
2
)
0 21 0 21.5 -0.02
30 21 5 22 -0.05
60 21 8 15 0.34
90 21 11 12 0.56
120 21 15 6 1.25
150 21 21 4 1.66
180 21 18.5 3 1.95


Vee-Belt (Correct)
T
1
T
chord
T
2
Ln(T
1
/T
2
)
0 21 0 21.5 -0.02
30 21 2.5 20 0.05
60 21 5.5 16 0.27
90 21 7 15 0.34
120 21 10 11 0.65
150 21 11.5 9 0.85
180 21 30 7 1.10















Discussion

Comment on the form of the graph
The observations from the experiments are as expected from the theory. But after the graphs
were drawn, it was found that the points are somewhat are scattered.

Does the pulley radius affect the belt tension or coefficient of friction?
Radius of the pulley does not affect the belt tension or coefficient of friction. Belt tension is
only affected by friction and the weight. Coefficient of friction depends on the material and
the surface condition of the two surfaces.

What is the effect of a worn groove on the performance?
In the worn groove surface area touching the belt and groove is less, and also energy loss due
to action of wedging in and pulling out is lower in worn belt since it is not tightly fit in to
pulley. The coefficient of friction is higher in correct when compared with the worn belt.

In a belt drive is there a limit upon pulley size?
Slippage may occur with ratios over 15:1. The belt will slip on a very small pulley because it
cannot wrap tightly around a small radius

Comment on the coefficients of friction found for the different belts?
Type of Belt Coefficients of friction
Flat belt
21N 0.0045
31N 0.00385
41N 0.00333
V belt (Worn) 21N 0.00718
V belt (Correct)
21N 0.00445
Round belt
21N 0.0022

The coefficient of friction is much higher for the worn belt.
The coefficient of friction is the lowest was for the round belt. This means it is not very
efficient in transmitting power since it would slip easily.


Why do you think that the Vee belt is the most popular belt form for power
transmissions?
Vee belts (also known as V-belt or wedge rope) solved the slippage and alignment problem.
It is now the basic belt for power transmission. They provide the best combination of traction,
speed of movement, load of the bearings, and long service life.