University of Wah Wah Engineering College

Lab Report No. 05

OBJECTIVE:

 To determine the torsional oscillation of a single rotor system. Also plot a graph between
time period and length.

Introduction:

Torsion:
 The act of turning or twisting is known as torsion.
 The twisting of a part by application of equal and opposite torques at either end.
 The stress and deformation caused when one end of an object is twisted in one direction and
other is held motionless or twisted in the opposite direction.
 Torsional vibration is angular vibration of an object, commonly a shaft along its axis of
rotation.

Sources of torsional vibration:

Torsional vibration is often a concern in power transmission systems using rotating shafts or
couplings where it can cause failures if not controlled. Common sources are:

 Internal combustion engine:

The torsional vibrations of the not continuous combustion and the crank shaft
geometry itself cause torsional vibrations.

 Reciprocating compressor:

The pistons experience discontinuous forces from the compression.

 Universal joint:

The geometry of these joint causes torsional vibrations if the shafts are not parallel.

 Stick slip:

During the engagement of a friction element, stick slip situations create torsional
vibrations.

Hardware/Software Required:

Frame and cupboard TM (16a), rotor, shaft, stopwatch, chuck key, scale.

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Tasks:

i. Pass the shaft through the bracket centre hole, so that it enters the chuck on the flywheel and
then tighten.
ii. Move the bracket along the slotted base until the distance between the jaws of the chuck
corresponds to the required length L.
iii. Tighten the chuck on the bracket.
iv. Ensure that the jaws securely grip the shaft. Displace the rotor (flywheel) angularly and
records the time for 10 oscillations.
v. Vary the distance between the chucks in suitable increments by sliding the bracket, record
and tabulate the values of periodic time for the various shaft lengths. Plat a graph between
time period and length.
vi. Compare the experimental value of time with the theoretical by using the relation;

T=2π (IL/GJ)1/2

Here,
I= moment of inertia of rotor (flywheel)
L= length of shaft
G= modulus of rigidity
J= polar moment of inertia (π/32 d4)

Observation & Calculations:

Sr.No Length of shaft Experimental Time (s) Moment of Theoretical

L(m) Time for 10 Time for 1 Inertia time(S)
oscillations oscillation (kgm2)
T=2π(IL/GJ)1/2

Graph:
 Yourself

Conclusion:
 Yourself

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