EMET 3424 - EM Analysis

Scotch Yoke Analysis

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NAME ____________________________ In this lab experiment you will be studying a scotch yoke mechanism that converts circular motion into linear motion. One way of measuring velocity is by the use of a velocity transducer. This laboratory apparatus consist of velocity transducer mounted to measure the linear velocity of the scotch yoke mechanism. The goal is to calibrate the velocity transducer to measure velocity. Part I Equations of harmonic Motion

1. The displacement motion of the scotch yoke mechanism (Figure 1) produces a simple harmonic motion which is defined as: s(t) = so sin t Measure the total travel for the scotch yoke mechanism. From the travel measurement, calculate the maximum displacement value, so. Note: so can be and must be measured as of the linear system travel.

Figure 1 2. Determine what the time-dependent equation for velocity is by differentiating the displacement equation in 1. When does the maximum velocity occur and how can we calculate the maximum velocity? 3. The frequency with which a process repeats itself is called cyclic frequency, f, and is typically measured in cycles per second, or hertz (Hz). However, circular frequency is also useful in studying cyclic relations. Circular frequency, , has units of radians per second (rad/sec). The connection between the two stem from the fact that one cycle is equivalent to 2 radians ( =2 f ). Determine a conversion factor for converting the period, T, to circular frequency, . Determine a conversion for converting RPM to circular frequency, .
Scotch Yoke

EMET 3424 - EM Analysis

Scotch Yoke Analysis

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Part II

Scotch Yoke Measurements

1. We have two ways of indirectly measuring the circular frequency; by measuring the period of the waveform on the oscilloscope and by measuring the RPM with a tachometer. Knowing what is and the maximum displacement on the scotch yoke mechanism, one can determine the maximum linear velocity (in/sec). Calculate the maximum linear velocity if the scotch yoke mechanism were set to: a) RPM = 250 and b) RPM = 400 2. A velocity transducer outputs a voltage proportional to velocity, according to Faradays Law: V = - n d/dt V = Induced Voltage (V) n = Number of turns in coil = Magnetic flux through coil (Wb) The faster the lines of flux are cut, the higher the induced voltage or the peak-peak output voltage is proportional to linear velocity. Observe the output waveform as the speed of the motor is varied. Note the effects of the output waveform. 3. Adjust the motor speed to 250 RPM. Measure the voltage for displacement and velocity every 10 ms. Convert the voltage readings to units of displacement and velocity. 4. Use Excel to plot a graph for displacement and velocity vs. time. Each plot should have a theoretical and measured series associated with it. 5. Adjust the motor speed to 400 RPM and repeat.

Topics to Address in your Report Equations for displacement and velocity Pictorial diagram of the mechanical setup. Be sure to include appropriate labels of the major components. Transducer sensitivity for each sensor Excel data table Excel plot for Displacement vs. time Excel plot for velocity vs. time Instructor Verification ____________________________

Scotch Yoke