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Title: Synchronous belt drives save energy

Abstract

The author says synchronous belt drives in power transmission systems can save energy. Laboratory tests support the conclusion that synchronous belts use less power than some other drive systems. The author explains how a drive with three V belts was tested next to an 8 mm synchronous belt drive under identical conditions. The tests measured the relationship of efficiency, torque, speed, pulley diameter, and single and multiple V belts. This article discusses the findings. Synchronous belts prove to work better. They also offer favorable financial benefits.

Authors:
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Gates Rubber Co., Denver, CO (US)
OSTI Identifier:
7006906
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Plant Eng.; (United States)
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 42:6
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS; MECHANICAL TRANSMISSIONS; RESTRAINTS; COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS; ENERGY EFFICIENCY; GEARS; METERING; OPERATION; SYNCHRONIZATION; TESTING; EFFICIENCY; MACHINE PARTS; 330602* - Vehicle Design Factors- Engine-Transmission Matching

Citation Formats

Wallin, A W. Synchronous belt drives save energy. United States: N. p., 1988. Web.
Wallin, A W. Synchronous belt drives save energy. United States.
Wallin, A W. 1988. "Synchronous belt drives save energy". United States.
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title = {Synchronous belt drives save energy},
author = {Wallin, A W},
abstractNote = {The author says synchronous belt drives in power transmission systems can save energy. Laboratory tests support the conclusion that synchronous belts use less power than some other drive systems. The author explains how a drive with three V belts was tested next to an 8 mm synchronous belt drive under identical conditions. The tests measured the relationship of efficiency, torque, speed, pulley diameter, and single and multiple V belts. This article discusses the findings. Synchronous belts prove to work better. They also offer favorable financial benefits.},
doi = {},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/7006906}, journal = {Plant Eng.; (United States)},
number = ,
volume = 42:6,
place = {United States},
year = {Thu Apr 28 00:00:00 EDT 1988},
month = {Thu Apr 28 00:00:00 EDT 1988}
}