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Aim: Apparatus Required: Theory:: Torque Transducer

Torque transducers use strain gauges to measure torque on rotating or stationary shafts. The document describes how a load cell works, the apparatus used, and a procedure to test a torque transducer. Weights were placed on left and right pans to apply torque, and readings were taken on a display. The results showed the transducer accurately measured the applied torque within a 0.05 kg-m difference from the actual weights. Precautions like maintaining temperature, checking power source, and avoiding dust/humidity were noted.

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Aim: Apparatus Required: Theory:: Torque Transducer

Torque transducers use strain gauges to measure torque on rotating or stationary shafts. The document describes how a load cell works, the apparatus used, and a procedure to test a torque transducer. Weights were placed on left and right pans to apply torque, and readings were taken on a display. The results showed the transducer accurately measured the applied torque within a 0.05 kg-m difference from the actual weights. Precautions like maintaining temperature, checking power source, and avoiding dust/humidity were noted.

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Aim: To study the use of load transducer for torque measurement Apparatus Required: Torque Transducer, weights.

Theory: A transducer is an electronic device that converts energy from


one form to another. Common examples include microphones, loudspeakers, thermometers, position and pressure sensors, and antenna. Efficiency is an important consideration in any transducer. Transducer efficiency is defined as the ratio of the power output in the desired form to the total power input. Mathematically, if P represents the total power input and Q represents the power output in the desired form, then the efficiency E, as a ratio between 0 and 1, is given by: E = Q/P If E% represents the efficiency as a percentage, then: E% = 100Q/P No transducer is 100-percent efficient; some power is always lost in the conversion process. Usually this loss is manifested in the form of heat. Torque Transducer Torque Transducers are used for measuring torque. Torque Transducers employ foil type strain gauges bonded to the torque sensitive diaphragm. During torsion of the body, the principle strain exists at some angle which is being measured by bonded strain gauges. There are two types of torques to be measured namely the rotary torque and the axial torsion or reaction torque. Reaction torque transducers are used to measure torque loads where the sensor doesn't have to rotate, or rotates through a limited number of rotations. Applications for reaction torque include motor or pump torque, valves, actuators, steering gears and gear reducers. Rotary torque transducers are used in applications where the torque sensor must rotate, such as when attached to a spinning shaft. A rotary torque transducer provides a method of getting the signal off of the rotating element without an attached cable. A strain gauge (alternatively: strain gage) is a device used to measure deformation (strain) of an object. Invented by Edward E. Simmons in 1938, the most common type of strain gauge consists of an insulating flexible backing which supports a metallic foil pattern. The gauge is attached to the

object by a suitable adhesive. As the object is deformed, the foil is deformed, causing its electrical resistance to change. This resistance change, usually measured using a Wheatstone bridge, is related to the strain by the quantity known as the gauge factor.

The gauge factor GF is defined as where RG is the resistance of the undeformed gauge, R is the change in resistance caused by strain, and is strain. For metallic foil gauges, the gauge factor is usually a little over 2. For a single active gauge and three dummy resistors, the output v from the bridge is voltage. where BV is the bridge excitation

Foil gauges typically have active areas 2-10 mm in size. With careful installation, the correct gauge, and the correct adhesive, strains up to at least 10% can be measured.

Various pictures of the apparatus are being shown below:

Loading Apparatus

Control Board

Procedure:
1. Power ON the switch. The front RED LED glow which indicates the power available on the instrument. 2. Give some time to stabilize the instrument for stabilization (warm up time). 3. Balance the Torque Transducer by through the corresponding ZERO ten turn trimpot. 4. Set the gain of Torque Transducer by SPAN ten turn trimpot. 5. Take readings for both loading and unloading.

Observation:
S.No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Weight on right pan (gm) 250 500 750 1000 0 0 0 0 Weight on left pan (gm) 0 0 0 0 250 500 750 1000 Reading on display (kg-m) 0.26 0.52 0.78 1.05 0.28 0.58 0.80 1.1

Result: The torque transducer has been studied. Precautions:


1. To get the good performance from the TUTOR you have to maintain room temperature. 2. To check the power source, it should be230V +/-10%, 50 Hz to avoid over voltage hazards. 3. To get the good performance, you have to put the instrument at dust poof and humidity free environment. 4. Do not try to open the instrument or repair it. Contact manufacturer in case of any difficulty.

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