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I need to calculate the rpm of my flywheel on my wobbler so I can determine which flowmeter to use. Any suggestions? Is there any way to calculate rpm without running the flywheel?
The easiest way to calculate the RPM of a flywheel is by using the formula RPM = (60 x frequency) / number of poles, where frequency is the number of rotations per second and the number of poles is the number of magnetic poles in the motor.
No, you do not need any special tools to calculate the RPM of a flywheel. You can use a tachometer or a strobe light to measure the frequency and the number of poles can be obtained from the manufacturer's specifications.
Yes, there is a simpler method to estimate the RPM of a flywheel. You can attach a piece of tape to the edge of the flywheel and use a stopwatch to measure the time it takes for the tape to make one full rotation. Then, divide 60 seconds by the time measured to get the RPM.
The tape and stopwatch method may not be as accurate as using a formula or a specialized tool. It also may not work well for very high RPMs as the tape may not stick to the flywheel and the stopwatch may not be able to measure accurately.
Yes, RPM can be calculated for any type of flywheel as long as you know the frequency and number of poles. However, the method of calculation may vary for different types of flywheels, such as those with varying speeds or multiple flywheels in a system.