Power transmission mechanical

In nearly all mechanical power applications in the oil and gas industry it is necessary to transmit the power generated by a prime mover to an operation (e.g., drawworks of a drilling rig, or a production pumping system). The transmission of rotary power to such operation elements is carried out by a power transmission system. Mechanical power transmission is typically carried out by power betting systems, chain systems, gear systems and by hydraulic systems, or some combination of these three [1,5]. 

ISO 10441, Petroleum and natural gas industries-flexible couplings for mechanical power transmission — Special purpose applications. 

ASME B15.1, Safety standard for mechanical power transmission apparatus. 

Mechanical Power Transmission Components, edited by David W. South and Jon R. Mancuso... 

Industrial process furnaces and ovens Mechanical power transmission equipment, n.e.c. General industrial machinery and equipment, n.e.c. Electronic computers Computer storage devices Computer terminals... 

ASME B15.1, Safety Standard for Mechanical Power Transmission Apparatus ASME B16.5, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings... 

Michael M. Calistrat, B.S.M.E., M.S.M.E., Owner, Michael Calistrat and Associates member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers. (Mechanical Power-Transmission Equipment)... 

Specification and Performance Standard, Power Press Brakes ASME B5.55M, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, New York, NY Specification and Performance Standard, Power Shears, ASME B5.56, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, New York, NY Safety Standard for Mechanical Power Transmission B15.1, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, New York, NY Lockout Tagout, Z244.1, American National Standards Institute, New York, NY... 

Additional specific rules exist for using certain types of power tools such as abrasive wheels and tools, jacks, powder-actuated tools, woodworking tools, air receivers, and mechanical power transmission apparatus. If employees work with those types of power tools, you should provided with training specific to each of those they work with. 

Safeguards include guards, devices, distance, or location. Safeguards for machines fall into two major groups mechanical power transmission safeguards, and point-of-operation safeguards. 

Mechanical power transmission equipment that is out of reach of people may not require guards. Various standards set the minimum distance required from a floor or walking surface to overhead mechanical power transmission apparatus. The minimum distance is often about 8 ft. Most people would not be likely to contact or reach above this distance. Anthropometric reach data can also establish safe distances from people to danger points. Distances to danger points within reach require guarding. There may be overhead or enclosing screens, walls or fences that create safe locations. These barriers must be permanent and substantial. Only trained workers should have access to the enclosed locations. 

The mechanical-power-transmission apparatus section covers all belts, pulleys, and conveyors that are used in industry. It describes which ones need to be guarded. For specific applications, guidance is given for preferred actions. 

Safety Code for Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus. 

Power-transmission apparatus located in basements. All mechanical power transmission apparatus located in basements, towers, and rooms used exclusively for power transmission equipment shall be guarded in accordance with this section, except that the requirements for safeguarding belts, pulleys, and shafting need not be complied with when the following requirements are met ... 

Belts, gears, shafts, pulleys, sprockets, spindles, drums, fly wheels, chains, or other reciprocating, rotating, or other moving parts or equipment shall be guarded if such parts are exposed to contact by employees, or otherwise create a hazard. Guarding shall meet the requirements of the American National Standards Institute B 15.1-1958 Rev., Safety Code for Mechanical Power Transmission Apparatus. 

Belts are rated for service by the Mechanical Power Transmission Association. Having determined that a belt is rated satisfactorily for the job in hand and that it can accept the maximum torque developed by the motor, the user should verify the following ... 

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