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Question 3.EP.5: Compute the torque on a shaft transmitting 1.0 hp while rota...

Compute the torque on a shaft transmitting 1.0 hp while rotating at 1750 rpm. Note that these conditions are approximately the same as those for which the torque was computed in Example Problem 3_4 using Sl units.

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Objective    Compute the torque in the shaft.

Given   P = 1.0 hp; = 1750 rpm.

Analysis   Use Equation (3_6) T = 63 000 P/n.

Results  T = 63 000 P/n = [63 000( 1.0) ]/1750 = 36.0 lb·in

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