Discussion

Displacement vs Angle graph plotted for the Tangent CAM and Dome Follower and same
graph plotted for Tangent CAM and Flat follower. From the observation of the graph we can
notice that both are Simple Harmonic Graph and got the same peak angle which is 90° but for
the Tangent CAM and DOME Follower the obtain the -20.00 displacement which is slightly
higher compared to Circular CAM and Flat follower which is -19.95.
i. Displacement Profile
From the graph plotted, the displacement profile of tangent cam varies from circular cam. The
tangent can creates a displacement profile which is simple harmonic graph where the
identifiable difference is the flat follower produces lower displacement compared the dome
follower
ii. Velocity Profile
From the graph plotted, we can clearly see that the velocity profile for Tangent cam produces
a peak at 90° for both flat and dome followers.
iii. Acceleration Graph
From the studies, Acceleration profile created by the tangent cam is more like should have
less acceleration due to high velocity.

FIGURE 1
A camshaft on an internal combustion heat engine is a device that controls both the input of
fuel and the expulsion of exhaust fumes. It consists of several radial cams, each displacing
intake or exhaust valves. This camshaft is connected to the crankshaft via belt, chain or gears.
This ensures consistent timing of the valves in relation to the motion of the pistons.

The function of a camshaft is dependent on how a valve works and the function of the cam
itself. A valve on a cylinder head consists of two basic parts, a stem and a head (see Figure 1).
The head plugs the nozzle that allows fuel intake or exhaust flow and requires linear motion. A
cam, in its simplest definition, is a mechanical link that converts rotational motion into linear
motion, or vice versa.The cams on a camshaft achieve this displacement by the rotation of a
radial pattern, and a follower which moves perpendicular to the rotational axis. The cam pattern
on a camshaft is non-circular with a single lobe. The follower matches the displacement of the
cam as it rotates. This displacement is then translated to the stem of the valve, allowing head
to rise as the lobes of the cam pass through the follower.