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the given data is-

Mixer having one impeller(rotor) rotating in horizontal plane about vertical axis.

capacity of mixer to design $C = 250kg$

rotor dia. $D = 45" = 1143mm$

friction coefficient (assumed) $\mu = 0.4$

Rotor mass $M_R = 30kg$

My solution -

Force required $$\begin{array}{lcl} F & = & \mu \times \text{Normal reaction} \\ & = & \mu \left(C+M_R\right) \\ & = & 0.4 \times 280 kg \\ & = & 112 kgf\\ & = & 1120N \end{array}$$

Torque required $$\tau = F D = 1120 N \times 1143 mm = 1280160 N\cdot mm =1280.16 Nm$$

I want to confirm this solution. Is it OK ??? If not then please give me hint...

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FYI this site supports Mathjax for rendering math. I've done it for your equations here. Have a look at the FAQ if you want to know how to do it yourself. – Michael Brown Jan 7 at 6:00
Thanks Michael... – Sushil Shinge Jan 7 at 6:16
Your expression for the force is wrong, as it has units of $kg$. You probably saw the conversion to Newtons for the gravitational force. Why is this wrong here? – Bernhard Jan 7 at 6:32
I really can't tell without a sketch or a free body diagram. – ja72 Jan 7 at 7:25
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closed as too localized by David Zaslavsky♦ Jan 7 at 7:37

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