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Belt Drive Slip and Efficiency Test Rig (Flat vs V-Belt)
Approx. component budget: Rs. 7,000 - 11,000
Objective
Measure the slip and transmission efficiency of flat and V-belts at different tensions and loads.
What you will build
A variable-speed motor, a driven pulley, flat belt and V-belt arrangements with adjustable tension, a rope brake or generator load, and speed sensors on both pulleys.
Results you can expect
- Slip % vs load for both belts
- Efficiency vs tension
- Tight and slack side tension ratio
- Comparison with belt friction theory
What you will learn
Belt drives, friction, power transmission, and why belt tension matters in real machines.
Tools and notes
Two tachometers, spring balances, energy meter, Excel. Fit belt guards.
Resume points from this project
- Built and tested Belt Drive Slip and Efficiency Test Rig (Flat vs V-Belt); objective: measure the slip and transmission efficiency of flat and V-belts at different tensions and loads.
- Measured and analysed slip % vs load for both belts and efficiency vs tension; wrote the report and presented the results in a viva. Add your own numbers: [x].
Replace [x] with your own measured results. Write only what you really did.
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- How it works, in simple words
- The main parts you will need
- What workshop or lab you need and how hard it is
- Results you can expect
- Viva questions you should be able to answer
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