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For Pumps
HP =
HP = GPM = Gallons per Minute Head = Height of Water (ft) Efficiency of Pump = %/100 PSI = Pounds per Inch Where Specific Gravity of Water = 1.0 1 CuFt per Sec. = 448 GPM 1 PSI = A Head of 2.309 ft (water weight) 62.36 lbs per CuFt at 62 F
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Where
CFM = Cubic Feet per Minute PSF = Pounds per Square Foot PIW = Inches of Water Gauge PSI = Pounds per Square Inch Efficiency of Fan = %/100
For Conveyors
HP (verticle)
HP (horizontal) F = Force (lbs) V = Velocity (ft/min) Where Coef. of Friction Ball or Roller Slide = 0.02 Dovetail Slide = 0.20 Hydrostatic Ways = 0.01 Rectangle Ways with Gib = 0.01 to 0.25
T= Where
Ta WK2 x Change in RPM (accelerating) 308 x t (Sec) Ta = Torque (LbFt) WK2 = Inertia at Motor Shaft (LbFt)2 t = Time to Accelerate (Sec) Note: To change LbFt2 to InLbSec2,
Where
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AC MOTOR FORMULAS Sync Speed = Freq x 120 Number of Poles Where Sync Speed = Synchronous Speed (Rpm) Freq = Frequency (Hz)
% Slip =
Where
FL Speed = Full Load Speed (Rpm) Sync Speed = Synchronous Speed (Rpm)
Reflected WK2 =
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