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Thank you for reading. This month’s question is, What is your favourite rotating mechanism and what engineering application is it used for?
My favorite rotating mechanism is Gear Train. Gear Trains are used in Engines, Clocks, Lathes, etc.
Steam turbines are pretty cool. Used to generate electricity or create propulsion for ships, missiles, aircraft, etc.
My favourite rotating mechanism is the drill bit in rotary drilling. A drill bit is used to drill a well for the purpose of oil, gas, and other minerals extraction. In rotary drilling, downward pressure is applied on a drill bit for effective rock penetration. It is widely used in oil & gas, and mineral extraction purposes.
Thank you for the comment, Shaminder.
I would go for generator rotor rotating mechanism where in the rotor magnetic field cuts the stator windings to generate V (voltage) and I (current) at stator terminals which in turn produces electrical power. This is typical generator where mechanical power produced by sources like hydro or wind is converted to electrical energy.
The best mechanism would have to be the 4 bar mechanism. Used all over the automotive industry, for telling the user what the fuel level in there gas tank is, and its used in opening windows in most residential houses.
Magnetic coupled pump impellors are interesting for fluid transport.
I would choose the Flywheel: A flywheel is a device that stores rotational energy as it spins at high speeds. That energy, when attached to a cable and roller coaster car, helps pull the train forward.
I love the ancient water dam mechanism where a giant wheel gets propelled by the running water and then continues to be in perpetual motion while drawing buckets of water and channeling it elsewhere – perhaps this was an invention by the Romans or maybe even earlier.
Mine favorite is ‘gear’ that is used in a variety of equipment. like vehicles, watches, levers, etc.
Always inspiring … Thanks Gavin.
I would say a gyroscope, I find them really interesting and they can be fun to use.
Gear: one of the most common and diverse types of mechanical devices. Gears are primarily used to transmit torque and control rotation.
Rotating mechanism – Bearings & Bushings. Reduction in friction that make nearly all motion systems possible
Helicopter Rotor Blades!