Mark Jude M.

Morla
BSME 3-2
Mechanical Engineering Lab 1
Activity No.

Activity on Tachometer
A. Draw the set-up and discuss how the activity was conducted.

1. Direct Contact
Analog
We used a mechanical tachometer to measure the rotation speed in an old-school way. We put the
tachometer near the stand fan and played around with the fan's different speeds - low, medium, and high.
As we did that, we kept an eye on the RPM values shown on the tachometer's scale and noted them down
for later analysis.

Digital
We used the Victor DM6236P digital tachometer to measure the RPM (revolutions per minute) digitally. To
ensure accurate readings, we set the tachometer to the appropriate mode for RPM measurement. Then, we
experimented with the stand fan by adjusting its speeds to low, medium, and high. Throughout the testing, we
recorded the RPM values displayed on the digital screen of the Victor DM6236P tachometer for each fan speed.
2. Indirect Contact

We also employed the Victor DM6236P digital tachometer for indirect measurement purposes. To
facilitate this method, we positioned the tachometer in close proximity to the stand fan, ensuring that the
sensor could detect the reflective markers placed on the fan. After setting the tachometer to the appropriate
mode for RPM measurement, we proceeded to adjust the stand fan to various speeds, including low,
medium, and high. Throughout the experiment, we carefully noted and recorded the RPM values displayed
on the digital screen of the Victor DM6236P tachometer for each respective fan speed.

3. Peripheral Speed

We attached a device to the shaft of the stand fan in order to measure its rotational speed. The stand fan was
then operated at different speeds, including low, medium, and high. During each speed setting, we recorded the RPM
(revolutions per minute) value displayed on the digital screen of the Victor DM6236P tachometer, which allowed us
to accurately monitor and document the fan's rotational
B. Record the data obtained for the three speed
available:

1. Direct Contact
2. Indirect Contact

Analog

Fan Speed (Setting) RPM Reading Fan Speed (Setting) RPM Reading

Low 1679 RPM Low 1112 RPM

Medium 1275 RPM

Medium 1687 RPM
High 1397 RPM
High 1703 RPM

3. Peripheral Speed
Digital

Fan Speed (Setting) RPM Reading (in

Fan Speed (Setting) RPM Reading
m/min)
Low 1680 RPM
Low 102.4 m/min
Medium 1730 RPM
Medium 113.4 m/min
High 1738 RPM
High 134.4 m/min
C. For activity number 3, show the calculation and compute the percentage of error.

Using Rotational Speed In Indirect Contact We Can Compute Theoretical Linear Speed In “M/Min”. Note: in
this activity r=0.015m

A. For Low Speed

2𝜋(0.015𝑚)
𝐿𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 = (2𝜋𝑟)(𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 ) = (1112 rev/min) = 104.80 𝑚/𝑚𝑖𝑛
1𝑟𝑒𝑣
B. For Medium Speed

2𝜋(0.015𝑚)
𝐿𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 = (2𝜋𝑟)(𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 ) = (1275 rev/min) = 120.17 𝑚/𝑚𝑖𝑛
1𝑟𝑒𝑣
C. For High Speed

2𝜋(0.015𝑚)
𝐿𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 = (2𝜋𝑟)(𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 ) = (1397 rev/min) = 131.66 𝑚/𝑚𝑖𝑛
1𝑟𝑒𝑣

(𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 − 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞)

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐄𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫 = | | 𝐱 𝟏𝟎𝟎
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞

A. For Low Speed

(𝟏𝟎𝟐. 𝟒 − 𝟏𝟎𝟒. 𝟖𝟎)
𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐄𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫 = | | 𝐱 𝟏𝟎𝟎 = 𝟐. 𝟐𝟗%
𝟏𝟎𝟒. 𝟖𝟎
B. For Medium Speed
(𝟏𝟏𝟑. 𝟒 − 𝟏𝟐𝟎. 𝟏𝟕 )
𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐄𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫 = | | 𝐱 𝟏𝟎𝟎 = 𝟓. 𝟔𝟑%
𝟏𝟐𝟎. 𝟏𝟕
C. For High Speed
(𝟏𝟑𝟒. 𝟒 − 𝟏𝟑𝟏. 𝟔𝟔)
𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐄𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫 = | | 𝐱 𝟏𝟎𝟎 = 𝟐. 𝟎𝟖%
𝟏𝟑𝟏. 𝟔𝟔