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The information contained herein has been developed to provide a method of determining the exact motor starting requirements for PennBarry fans and the starting capability of certain motor manufacturers. The brake horsepower required to drive the fans is obtained from the performance tables in the product bulletin. The WR2 values for each motor horsepower have been provided by the motor manufacturer as of 1983. PennBarry does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy of the motor WR2 values. For more current and accurate motor WR2 values, contact a representative of the motor manufacturer directly.

Determining WR2 Values

For your convenience the following charts have been developed to provide a fast method of determining starting requirements for PennBarry fans. The charts cover Class I and II fans only for airfoil, backward inclined, and tubular centrifugal fans. The basic formula is: WR2(M) = WR2(F) Where:

Example
Let us check an 890 VersaCon Airfoil Class I DW fan which is to operate at 100,000 CFM at 1" SP. From the VersaCon product bulletin, we determine the required fan speed is 207 RPM and the air brake horsepower is 20.57. We then assume that an open drip-proof motor is being supplied by Reliance. Referring to Chart #7 we determine the WR2 required at the motor by drawing a vertical line at 207 RPM until it intercepts size 890 diagonal line. A horizontal line is then drawn from this point to the left where the WR2 required at the motor is indicated. This indicates an 890 DWDI fan operating at 207 RPM would require a WR2 value at the 1150 RPM motor shaft equal to 650 pound-feet2. Referring to the allowable motor WR2 at the shaft, we find Reliance 25 horsepower, 1150 RPM motor has 750 lb-ft2 allowable and is therefore satisfactory. Note that three of the other motor manufacturers would not be capable of starting this fan at these given conditions. Using one of these other manufacturers would require a larger horsepower motor in order to start the fan.

RPM(F)

RPM(M)

x 1.1

WR2 (M) = moment of inertia required at the motor shaft WR2

(F)

= moment of inertia of the fan

Defining The Problem

The common practice is to base motor selection on the fan BHP as given by the performance tables. However, for applications requiring high volume at a low static pressure, the BHP at the fans operating RPM may not be sufficient to initially start the fan. The WR2 value for the fan wheel would exceed the WR2 value for the motor. If the startup time required by the motor is excessive, the insulation of the motors windings will be damaged due to an excessive temperature rise and the life of the motor would be seriously affected. These circumstances are most common with airfoil and backward inclined wheels of 36 1/2" or greater. Most industrial fans have sufficient static pressure requirements to overcome this potential problem. In order to prevent motor damage, the WR2 values for each wheel type are provided in the product bulletin. The WR2 value for selected motors by horsepower is provided by the motor manufacturer and reproduced in this document. By comparing the two WR2 values it can be determined whether or not the motor can start the fan without damage to the motor windings.

RPM(M) = motor speed RPM(F) = fan speed NOTE: WR2 or moment of inertia is expressed in pound-feet2. Although Class III and IV fans are not included in the following charts, the same basic equation can be used to determine WR2 (M) of these higher class fans. Because the WR2 value can vary greatly among motor manufacturers, estimates are provided for various manufacturers on the last couple of pages. These values are measured at the motor shaft in poundfeet2 for ODP or TEFC motors with either 1 hot or 2 cold across-the-line starts. Based on NEMA Design B motors, values are provided for both 4 pole (1750 RPM) and 6 pole (1150 RPM) motors. When motors other than those shown are used, the available WR2 at the motor should be obtained from the motor manufacturer.

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Index To Charts
The following eight charts are designed to provide a fast method of determining required motor WR2 for PennBarry Class I and II fans at various operating speeds. Using the fan size and operating RPM, refer to the charts as follows:

Table 1
Fan Type VersaCon Backward Inclined Fan Width SWSI SWSI DWDI DWDI SWSI SWSI DWDI DWDI Motor Speed 1150 1750 1150 1750 1150 1750 1150 1750 1150 1750 1150 1750 Chart No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 6 5 6 Page No. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7 8 7 8

VersaCon Airfoil

Tubular Centrifugal (Arrangements 1 & 9) Tubular Centrifugal (Arrangement 3)

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Chart 1
Required Motor WR2 vs Fan Speed VCR Free Standing Centrifugal Backward Inclined SWSI Fans 1150 RPM Motors

80 7

89 0

73 0

WR2 pt Required at Motor (LB - Ft2)

700 600 500 400 300 250 200 150

100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 25 20 15

Fan RPM
0 100 150 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

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36 5

40 2

44 5

49 0

1000 900 800

Fa n

Siz e

54 2

1500

60 0

2000

66 0

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Chart 2
Required Motor WR2 vs Fan Speed VCR Free Standing Centrifugal Backward Inclined SWSI Fans 1750 RPM Motors
89 0 80 7

2000 1500

WR2 pt Required at Motor (LB - Ft2)

1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 250 200 150

Fa n

Siz e

100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 25 20 15

Fan RPM
0 100 150 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

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44 5

49 0

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Chart 3
Required Motor WR2 vs Fan Speed VCR Free Standing Centrifugal Backward Inclined DWDI Fans 1150 RPM Motors
80 7 73 0 89 0 66 0 60 0

2000 1500

WR2 pt Required at Motor (LB - Ft2)

Siz e

1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 250 200 150

Fa n

100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 25 20 15

Fan RPM
0 100 150 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

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36 5

40 2

44 5

49 0

54 2

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Chart 4
Required Motor WR2 vs Fan Speed VCR Free Standing Centrifugal Backward Inclined DWDI Fans 1750 RPM Motors
89 0 80 7 73 0
800 900 1000

1500

WR2 pt Required at Motor (LB - Ft2)

1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 250 200 150

Fa n

Siz e

100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 25 20 15

Fan RPM
0 100 150 200 250 300 400 500 600 700

36 5
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44 5

49 0

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Chart 5
Required Motor WR2 vs Fan Speed VCR Free Standing Centrifugal Airfoil SWSI & Tubular Centrifugal Fans 1150 RPM Motors
98 2 89 0 80 7 73 0 66 0
700 800 900 1000

Siz e

1500

WR2 pt Required at Motor (LB - Ft2)

700 600 500 400 300 250 200 150

100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 25 20 15

Fan RPM
0 100 150 200 250 300 400 500 600

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36 5

40 2

44 5

49 0

1000 900 800

Fa n

54 2

60 0

2000

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Chart 6
Required Motor WR2 vs Fan Speed VCR Free Standing Centrifugal Airfoil SWSI & Tubular Centrifugal Fans 1750 RPM Motors
98 2 89 0 80 7
700 800 900 1000

2000 1500

WR2 pt Required at Motor (LB - Ft2)

Siz e

1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 250 200 150

Fa n

100 80 70 60 50 40 30 25 20 15

Fan RPM
0 100 150 200 250 300 400 500 600

36 5
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90

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WR2 Values For Open Drip-Proof Motors

Chart 7
Required Motor WR2 vs Fan Speed VCR Free Standing Centrifugal Airfoil DWDI Fans 1150 RPM Motors

73 0

WR2 pt Required at Motor (LB - Ft2)

Siz e

1500

1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 250 200 150

Fa n

100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 25 20 15

Fan RPM

0 100 150 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

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36 5

40 2

44 5

49 0

54 2

2000

98 2 89 0 80 7

66 0

60 0

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Chart 8
Required Motor WR2 vs Fan Speed VCR Free Standing Centrifugal Airfoil DWDI Fans 1750 RPM Motors
98 2 89 0 80 7
2000 1500

73 0
800 900 1000

WR2 pt Required at Motor (LB - Ft2)

1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 250 200 150

Fa n

Siz e

100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 25 20 15

Fan RPM
0 100 150 200 250 300 400 500 600 700

36 5
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WR2 Values For Open Drip-Proof Motors Table 2

HP 1 1 1/2 2 3 5 7 1/2 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 75 100 125 Baldor 11 20 25 35 55 80 100 150 200 240 290 370 400 450 500 NA NA General Electric 13.5 20.2 27.0 40.5 67.5 58.9 53.2 103.2 118.4 135.3 165.9 228.0 276.8 400.2 380.3 876.4 912.3 Gould Century 15 21 27 37 52 64 82 152 236 265 367 447 572 637 683 954 1136 1750 RPM Lincoln Electric 13 18 25 26 44 55 71 93 121 185 244 394 546 502 691 1111 1284 Marathon Electric NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 135 190 190 230 305 320 375 555 610 765 Reliance Motors 20 30 40 50 70 100 124 185 260 300 305 450 490 580 950 1000 1270 U.S. Motors 53 47 43 30 70 143 208 579 139 266 362 202 222 550 739 1254 2019 Leeson Electric 14 21 27 38 60 85 110 140 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

Table 3
HP 1 1 1/2 2 3 5 7 1/2 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 75 100 125 Baldor 30 45 60 90 145 210 270 400 500 650 750 1000 1200 NA NA NA NA General Electric 37.5 56.3 75.0 69.3 87.6 141.5 164.1 200.7 282.1 341.6 457.1 724.7 826.4 864.7 1120.9 1945.4 2153.4 Gould Century 45 50 72 85 117 290 385 573 865 944 1145 1350 1547 1732 1864 1987 2342 1150 RPM Lincoln Electric 24 25 32 48 79 104 137 206 274 390 454 764 942 1003 1237 2003 2994 Marathon Electric NA NA NA NA NA 320 370 430 585 645 855 770 1035 1710 2140 1875 2505 Reliance Motors 34 73 84 86 150 210 270 430 480 750 870 930 1080 1400 1600 2100 2600 U.S. Motors 153 59 77 161 517 612 250 380 574 738 1037 1004 1562 4953 6815 NA NA Leeson Electric NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

Notes: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Values are for T-frame motors. WR2 is at motor shaft as measured in LB - Ft2. NA = Not Available. WR2 is the same as WK2 which is used by many manufacturers.

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WR2 Values For TEFC Motors Table 4

HP 1 1 1/2 2 3 5 71/2 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 75 100 125 Baldor 11 20 25 34 54 80 100 150 200 240 290 370 440 490 530 NA NA General Electric 13.5 20.2 27.0 40.5 67.5 55.3 57.2 109.5 152.1 266.6 324.7 395.5 495.5 609.2 837.3 1073.4 1389.3 Gould Century 16 22 27 37 52 64 82 213 293 397 492 622 736 933 1134 1525 2132 1750 RPM Lincoln Electric 13 18 25 26 44 55 71 93 121 185 244 394 546 502 691 1111 1284 Marathon Electric NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 215 290 265 315 475 610 580 710 1075 1340 Reliance Motors 20 30 40 50 70 100 124 185 270 300 390 530 640 770 1000 1540 1820 U.S. Motors 43 34 83 34 73 154 336 184 271 315 590 561 637 1037 1103 NA NA Leeson Electric 14 21 27 38 58 80 90 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

Table 5
HP 1 1 1/2 2 3 5 71/2 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 75 100 125 Baldor 30 45 65 95 150 215 280 410 510 620 700 950 1150 NA NA NA NA General Electric 37.5 56.3 75.0 69.3 87.6 141.5 164.1 398.1 443.3 693.7 853.5 784.6 1151.5 1441.9 1712.9 2447.7 2781.4 Gould Century 45 50 72 85 117 382 513 738 916 1049 1293 1745 2268 3764 4660 5534 6820 1150 RPM Lincoln Electric 24 25 32 48 79 104 137 206 274 390 454 764 942 1003 1237 2003 2994 Marathon Electric NA NA NA NA NA 345 315 495 645 750 875 1230 1455 2785 3280 3595 4485 Reliance Motors 34 73 84 86 150 220 300 430 660 750 870 980 1570 2000 2100 3700 4300 U.S. Motors 235 51 65 142 450 539 224 767 1662 1077 1506 2848 4624 NA NA NA NA Leeson Electric NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

Notes: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Values are for T-frame motors. WR2 is at motor shaft as measured in LB - Ft2. NA = Not Available. WR2 is the same as WK2 which is used by many manufacturers.

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