Abstract

Rotational speed measurement is the process of determining the number of rotations completed in a unit time. Generally, it is measured in Hertz, radians per second and rotations per minute (RPM). Rotational speed measurement is very critical parameter in condition monitoring, speed control, and supervision of rotational equipment like generators and turbines. This paper presents an alternate method of measuring the speed of a shaft using one of the cheapest infrared sensors available in Nepalese market. The principle of measurement of speed is on the basis of reflected and absorbed infrared light which is acquired using data acquisition unit of National Instrument. The signal processing has been carried out in a LabVIEW program and speed of shaft has been verified using the other optical sensors.

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