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Winch Drum Torque calculation.
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Winch Drum Torque calculation.

Winch Drum Torque calculation.

(OP)
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..

RE: Winch Drum Torque calculation.

Yes, consider the mass.  Acceleration.

Yes, consider rolling resistance.

 

RE: Winch Drum Torque calculation.

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

RE: Winch Drum Torque calculation.

An extra 10% added to you calculated value of 549kNm. 607kNm makes sense

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