Experimental Study of Gyroscopic Effects on Rotating Disc

The experimental study of gyroscopic effects on the different rotating devices has been carried out by various researchers from many years ago, but it is still more interesting and attractive topic for analysis of gyroscopic effects on four-wheeler vehicles, aeroplanes, ships, helicopters, and turbines. The primary objective of this study is to investigate and analyze the gyroscopic effects on a spinning disc using an experimental setup. Gyroscopic torque, a reactive force, resists any alterations in the spinning motion of the spinning axis. To achieve this, the authors conducted experiments where a mass is placed at a fixed distance from the rotor, allowing for the calculation of the applied torque. The gyroscopic torques are determined using key parameters, including mass moment of inertia, rotor speed, and precession speed. Observations are recorded at different spinning speed and different precession angles while applying external loads ranging from 0.5 to 3.5 kg. In the result, the gyroscopic torque values are compared with the applied torque to obtain the range of precession angle and precession speed at minimum error takes place. The comparative studies are conducted at specific speeds and weights reveal that pan weights between 1.5 and 2 kg yield favourable results within the spinning speed range of 2040–3523 rpm. The objectives of this research have practical implications for researchers, particularly in the early stages of their work. Understanding and controlling gyroscopic effects is crucial in various applications, and this study offers valuable insights to help researchers avoid errors and optimize their experiments.