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Energy of flywheel apparatus

DESCRIPTION

As we knew, a flywheel is a spinning wheel or disc with a fixed axle so

thatrotation is only about one axis. Energy is stored in the rotor as kinetic energy,
ormore specifically, rotational energy. And the kinetic energy of a rotating object
isanalogous to linear kinetic energy and can be expressed in terms of the momentof
inertia and angular velocity. Hence so as demonstrate this very
simple / fundamental concept we developed this “Energy of Flywheel” set up.Here
a well sized Fly wheel made out of M.S. Material, which is mountedon a shaft, in
such a way that Centre of Flywheel & the through shaft remainssame. Ends of this
Flywheel carrying shaft are held with Bearing blocks so as tominimize the
rotational friction. This total assembly is mounted on a base plate insuch a way
that, entire set up could be placed in a wall mounted fashion. Enoughlong rope is
provided along with weights and weight hanger to apply requiredangular velocity
to fly wheel under consideration. Here flywheel peripheral side isprovided with a
strip Mark & correlative pointer. This helps user to count numberof Flywheel
revolutions during experiment w.r.t. provided stop Watch refer theview below

Operating Instructions
1. Following steps are required to be followed & ensured, before using
heExperimental set up.a) Ensure that all mounted parts like flywheel, bearing
blocks, throughshaft, Pointer etc. are intact.b) Ensure that total set up is fitted
firmly on the wall at about eye sitelevelc) Others like stop watch, rope, and
weights & weight hangers are yourdisposal.2. Just once again ensure all the steps
given above are followed.3. Now wind the rope on the free/ open shaft, which is
seen on the sides offlywheel under experimentation, in such a way that rope gets
freely away fromthe shaft, when flywheel gets its rotation.4. Keep the rope in same
wound condition & hook up weight hanger at its freeend. And without allowing it
to fall freely, add a weight in the weight hanger. Stilldon’t allow it to fall.5. Now
keep the stop watch ready to start the experiment.6. Now allow free fall of weight
in such a way that, as weight comes down bygravity, rope gets unwound
accordingly. And at the end when weight just reachesthe ground, it clears rope
contact from shaft.7. Now during step (6) measure time for free fall of weight.8.
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And immediately after step (6) measure number of revolutions before

flywheelstarts decelerating.
9. Note down the readings as per the given observation sheet.
10. After completion of experiment isolate rope, weight set etc and keep them safely.11. Please
keep entire set up in safe and dry place.
Note:
1. Always take at least three readings for step 7 and 8 and use average readingsout of it. This
will avoid manual errors during noting.2. Sometimes instead of weight hanger, weights itself
are provided withhook/hanger.3. Due to practical considerations and other involved factors in
noting in short time,expected results may be matching with actual by at least

Observations
1. Operate entire set up in a careful way, especially free fall weight.2. Note
down the respective readings.Flywheel dimensions:
Diameter:

Thickness:

Weight pan basic weight:

Free fall time Vs weight

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Speed Vs weight
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Calculations
1. Theoretical Moment of Inertia of solid disk, I= 0.5*m*r 2
 2. Actual Moment of Inertia of solid disk

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g
2
(
I = m * r * ra −1 )

 I= moment of Inertia, m= mass of falling weightr= effective radius of rope and
shaft, g= 9.81m/s2 , =Angular acceleration

Sample Example:
Now
Theoretical Moment of Inertia
is calculated as-Flywheel details:Diameter: 246mmThickness: 30mmWeight:
11.65kgI= 0.5*m*r2
Now
Actual Moment of Inertia
is calculated as-Falling weight details:
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Shaft + Rope diameter: 32mm

Weight: 1kg
Free fall time Vs weight
1. 7 sec 1kg
speed Vs weight
1. 1 rev/sec 1kg

❑
g
(
I = m * r2* ra −1 )
ω=ω0+αt