Mapua University

School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

ME144L-2

Mechanical Engineering Laboratory 2

Experiment #4

ROTARY BLOWER

8 Cordova, Martin Sydney V. Date Performed: Oct 5, 2023

2021101326 Date Submitted: Oct 12, 2023

ME144L-2/B20

Group 1

Engr. Teodule A. Valle

Professor
 Table of Contents
Objectives 1

Theories and Principles 1

List of Apparatus 2

Procedures 5

Set-up of Apparatus 6

Final Data Sheet 8

Computation 9

Test Data Analysis 10

Question with answers / Problem with solution 11

Conclusion 12

References 13

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OBJECTIVES

 To learn the operating procedure and principle

 To be able to determine the efficiency.

THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES

Blowers are fans that are used to push air under pressure, meaning that they impose
resistance on gas discharge. Blowers are fans that are used to pressurize air; as a result, the
discharge faces the greatest resistance to gas flow. A fan is a device that adds power to a gaseous
fluid to raise the energy content of the fluid. The gases can move or flow against varying degrees
of resistance thanks to this energy. The purpose of a fan is to move air or gases through
distribution systems and equipment necessary for conditioning the medium, such as systems for
heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning of the gas medium, such as systems for air-conditioning
buildings, for drying and cooling of materials and products, for pneumatic conveying of
materials, for dust collection, separation, and exhaust, for industrial process work, for mine and
tunnel ventilation, for forced and natural ventilation. A blower is a rotational, positive
displacement machine that may be used in several ways to move gas and air. Only two of the
many possible types of blowers are rotary blowers and positive displacement blowers.
Centrifugal force is typically used in air blowers to move air forward. A wheel with tiny blades
around its circumference and a casing to drive airflow into the wheel's center and out toward the
wheel's edge are both within centrifugal air blowers.

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LIST OF APPARATUS

1. Set of orifice (3/4, 1, 1 ½)

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2. Mercury Manometer

3. Pitot Tube

4. Digital Thermometer

5. Tachometer

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6. Amprobe

7. Rotary Blower

8. Electric motor (single phase, motor = 85%)

9. Belt and Pulley (trans = 90%)

10. Stop watch

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PROCEDURE

1. Place the desired orifice diameter at the end of the air tunnel. Use first the smallest orifice
diameter.
2. Start the motor by switching the main plug to the main AC source.
3. Make readings on the Hg manometer using the pitot tube. Record the velocity head and
static head.
4. Use the digital thermometer to determine the temperature at the intake and discharge.
5. While measuring the temperatures, use the tachometer to obtain the speed of the blower.
6. Also measure the current using the amprobe.
7. Do the same procedures for the next trials as the orifice diameter vary.
8. Compute the necessary requirements to complete the data sheet.

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SETUP OF APPARATUS

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FINAL DATA SHEET

Trial Orifice Speed Orifice Pressure Temperature Line Shaft Power TAP Blower
Diameter (rpm) Current (W) Eff %
(mm) Static Velocity Suction Discharge (A) Motor Blower
(cm (cm (C) (C) (W) (W)
H2O) H2O)
1 19.05 820 76.2 88.9 31 36 4.65 869.55 782.595 645.43 82.47%
63.09%
2 25.4 878 9.525 44.45 32 36 3.2 598.4 538.56 170.98 31.75%
24.29%

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SAMPLE COMPUTATIONS

π 2 π 2 2
A o= D = ( 19.05 ) =285.022957 m m
4 4
Patm 101.325 kPa kg
Pair = = =1.1 61344673 3
( )
RT kPa∗m
3
m
0.287 ( 31+273 ) K
kg K

( kg
)( m
)
γ air =(P¿¿ air) ( g )= 1.161344673 3 9.81 2 =11.39279124 3 ¿
m s
N
m

h s=
P (
( hg ) ( st )
h
=
)
kg
136 00 3 ( 0.0762 m)
m
=892.3449034 m
Pair kg
1.161344673 3
m

h v=
(
( P hg )( hvt )
=
) kg
1 3600 3 ( 0.0889 m )
m
=1041.069054 m
Pair kg
1.161344673 3
m
PT =hs + hv =892.3449034 +1041.069054=1933.413957 m

√( m
V air = √ 2 g hv = 2 9.81
s
2 )
( 1041.069054 m )=142.9187701
m
s

( )( )
2 3
2 1m m m
Q= A o V air =2 85.022957 mm ∗ 142.9187701 =0. 02930162886
100 0 mm s s

( )(11.39279124 mN )( 1933.413957 m )=645.4264395W

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m
TAP=Q γ air PT = 0.02930162886 3
s
Pinput =220 V ( 4.65 A )=1023 W BPM= (1023 W )( 0.85 )=869.55 W
TAP 645.4264395 W
BPB=( 869.55 W ) ( 0.9 )=782.595 W ηb = = =0. 8247259943=82.47 %
BPB 782.595 W
TAP 645.4264395 W
ηOA = = =0. 6309153856=63.0 9 %
P¿ 1023 W

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TEST DATA ANALYSIS

The experiment was repeated twice with two different orifice diameters, with the first
orifice diameter being 19.05 mm and the second being 25.4 mm. The efficiency, orifice pressure,
current, FSP, TAP, and all other findings are all different. In the first trial, both the temperatures
of suction and discharge had temperatures of 31 and 36 degrees Celsius respectively, while the
second trial's temperature of suction and discharge had both temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius.
The shaft power also has two values which is the motor and the blower having 869.55 and
782.595 watts on the first trial and 598.4 and 538.56 watts on the second. Using the given
formula, we can determine the other missing values in the table such as the BPM, BPB, TAP and
the blower efficiency.

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QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS / PROBLEM WITH SOLUTION

1. What is a rotary blower?

- A rotary blower is a device that rotates a series of impellers or lobes inside of a
housing to produce large volumes of air or gas flow. It is frequently utilized in a
variety of industrial applications, including ventilation systems, wastewater treatment,
and pneumatic conveying.
2. How does a rotary blower work?
- A rotary blower uses lobes or impellers positioned on a shaft inside of a housing to
move air. The lobes pull in air or gas through the input port as the shaft spins,
compress it as they move toward the outlet port, and then release it. The blower then
discharges the continuous flow of air or gas that is produced by the lobes' spinning.
3. What are the different types of rotary blowers?
- The roots blower and the screw blower are the two primary varieties of rotary
blowers. While screw blowers utilize two helical screws to compress the gas, roots
blowers use two or three interlocking lobes to produce airflow. Both have their own
unique benefits and applications.
4. What are the primary applications of rotary blowers?
- The treatment of wastewater, pneumatic conveying, chemical processing, electricity
production, food processing, and pharmaceutical manufacture are just a few of the
areas where rotary blowers are used. They are frequently employed in procedures that
call for the compression and flow of air or gas.
5. What are the main differences between a rotary blower and a centrifugal blower?
- The way that airflow is produced differs most significantly between rotary and
centrifugal blowers. While centrifugal blowers utilize high-speed impellers to propel
the air or gas, rotary blowers employ lobes or screws to compress the air or gas.
Additionally, rotary blowers excel at producing bigger airflow volumes, whereas
centrifugal blowers are often better suited for higher pressures.

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CONCLUSION

Like fans, blowers often exert pressure on the air, but they raise the air pressure above
that of fans. The discharge is the main point of resistance to gas flow. There are many other types
of blowers, like fans, however the researcher only looked at a rotary blower's performance test.
The variables total dynamic head of air and volume flow rate have an impact on the air
power/output power. Particularly in industrial applications where it significantly influences the
prices of the business or industry, a blower's efficiency is crucial. The study considered factors
like losses, which are present in the motors, transmission element, and rotary blower itself.
Because a decreased efficiency reduces the air blower's capacity, the equipment must be properly
maintained if the facility is to save a significant quantity of energy. To reduce friction losses and
boost the saving power, the joints of the rotary blower must also receive the correct lubrication
as needed. Finally, to collect data, thoroughly review the technique according to the instructor's
recommendations. Since the researcher is working with equipment and mishaps of any kind are
probable, PPE should be worn as much as possible.

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https://resources.saylor.org/wwwresources/archived/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/

Chapter-3.5-Fans-Blowers.pdf

Roland, P. (2023, August 28). What Is a Rotary Blower? Retrieved from About Mechanics

website: https://www.aboutmechanics.com/what-is-a-rotary-blower.htm

Thomas. (2018). Types of Fans: A Look at the Industrial Blower Fan. Retrieved from

www.thomasnet.com website: https://www.thomasnet.com/articles/pumps-valves-

accessories/types-of-blowers-industrial-fans/

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