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Motor Sizing<br />

To size an electric motor for a particular drive application, the designer must first<br />

analyse the mechanics of the drive application. The following must be determined:<br />

Friction of the bearings, or other mechanical elements.<br />

The weight or load to be driven by the electric motor.<br />

Inertia of the mass to be moved or controlled. Acceleration and deceleration<br />

forces should be analysed.<br />

Mechanical system type and number of linkages.<br />

Friction - The friction may be determined by estimation, component specification<br />

or by measuring by use of a torque reading device or mechanism.<br />

Weight or Mass - The mass may be calculated using 3D CAD, specification or direct<br />

measurement.<br />

Inertia - Inertia is the force required to accelerate or decelerate a mass. Inertia is<br />

used to calculate the motor torque required to operate the mechanical system.<br />

Email: david.irungu@stu.kuct.ac.ke<br />

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