Hawkins electrical guide ... : questions, answers & illustrations : a progressive course of study for engineers, electricians, students and those desiring to acquire a working knowledge of electricity and its applications ; a practical treatise (1914)
Hawkins, N. (Nehemiah), 1833-1928 · New York : T. Audel & Co. · leaf 166
6.2832 X 1,000 Hence, the power developed is 3,141,600 4- 33,000 = 95.2 horse power. foot pounds3,141, 600. 378 HAWKINS ELECTRICITY Ques. What is brake horse power? Ans. The net horse power developed by a machine at itsshaft or pulley; so called because a form of brake is applied tothe pulley to… … Vig. 428.—Prony brake for determining brake horse power. It consists of a friction bandring which may be placed around a pulley or fly wheel, and attached to a lever bearingupon the platform of a weighing scale in such a manner that the friction between thesurfaces in contact will tend to rotate…
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