College of Engineering, Architecture and

Technology

NAME: JADE MORALES Course & Year: BSME 4B

Date Performed: SEPT. 06, 2022 Date Submitted: OCT. 04, 2022 Rating: _________

Experiment No. 1
Test of Centrifugal Fan
Objective
1. To be familiar with the operating procedure and principle as well as the efficiency of
centrifugal fans
A. Apparatus/Equipment List

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Air Flow Apparatus 1
Digital Clamp Meter 1

Digital Multimeter 1

Digital Tachometer 1

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 Environmental Meter 1

B. Procedure: (with attached photos)

1. Measure the air tunnel, especially the orifice diameter.
2. Start the motor of the centrifugal fan. Make simultaneous readings on the manometer,
current on the Amprobe suction and discharge temperature, and the speed using the
tachometer.
3. Use two minutes’ duration for each trial.
4. Compute the necessary requirements needed to complete the data
Trial Orifice Speed Orifice Pressure Temperature
Diameter (rpm)
(inch) Total Velocity Suction Discharge

H L H L H L H L H L

1 8 117.72 98.1 4.5 3.4 30.4 29.5 32.6 31.7

2 8 147.15 127.53 4.8 3.7 30.5 29.6 32.8 31.8

3 8 147.15 127.53 5.1 4.0 30.7 29.8 32.9 32.0

Trial Current Input Output %

H L H L H L
1 0.28 A 0.18 A 210 V 210 V 210 V 210 V
2 0.28 A 0.18 A 210 V 210 V 210 V 210 V
3 0.28 A 0.18 A 210 V 210 V 210 V 210 V

D. Discussion (Related Studies)

Airflow System –Bernoulli’s Experiment

A. Introduction
The Airflow System has been specifically designed to allow students to investigate a
wide range of and low speed air flow phenomena and fundamental aerodynamics. Airflow
System base unit consists of a large capacity variable speed centrifugal fan with a separate
aerodynamically designed plenum chamber containing multiple screens, flow straightener and
acceleration section. The fan and plenum chamber are connected by a length of flexible hose and

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this allows the two components to be arranged in a variety of convenient locations either at
bench or floor level.
B. Fan Type
Axial or Propeller Fan
C. Fan Performance Evaluation and Efficient System Operation
The major types of axial flow fans are: tube axial, vane axial and propeller.
Tube axial fans have a wheel inside a cylindrical housing, with close clearance between
blade and housing to improve airflow efficiency. The wheel turns faster than propeller fans,
enabling operation under high-pressures 250 – 400 mm WC. The efficiency is up to 65%.
Vane axial fans are similar to tube axials, but with addition of guide vanes that improve
efficiency by directing and straightening the flow. As a result, they have a higher static pressure
with less dependence on the duct static pressure. Such fans are used generally for pressures up to
500 mmWC. Vane axials are typically the most energy-efficient fans available and should be
used whenever possible.
Propeller fans usually run at low speeds and moderate temperatures. They experience a
large change in airflow with small changes in static pressure. They handle large volumes of air at
low pressure or free delivery. Propeller fans are often used indoors as exhaust fans. Outdoor
applications include air-cooled condensers and cooling towers. Efficiency is low – approximately
50% or less.

E. Conclusion
The experiments let us, the students, to practice and demonstrate on how the velocity of
air change depending on the area of the duct. This also enables us to understand the proper use of
the instruments. The experiment also implies the importance of Bernoulli’s concept related to the
flow rate of air. There are also significant effects in the temperature and pressure over time.

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