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MEE301DYNAMICSOFMACHINERY 2 1 2 4
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Prerequisite MEE215 Kinematics of Machinery

Objectives:
1. To understand the concepts of turning moment diagrams, flywheel design
and the dynamics of reciprocating engines.
2. To understand the balancing procedures for rotating and reciprocating masses,
rotors and engines.
3. To understand the fundamentals of free and forced vibrations.
4. To understand the mechanisms for control

Expected Outcome:
Student will be able to;
1. Demonstrate an understanding of turning moment diagrams in various
applications.
2. Demonstrate skills to design flywheel for an IC engine and punching press with the
consideration of geometrical and economical constraints.
3. Perform static and dynamic balancing of high speed rotary and reciprocating
machines.
4. Analyze free and forced vibrations of machines, engines and structures.
5. Calculate gyroscopic couple on various vehicles and apply concept of governors.

Unit I Dynamic Force Analysis

DAlemberts principle Equivalent offset inertia force Dynamic analysis of four bar
mechanism Dynamic Analysis of reciprocating engines Piston effort, Crank effort,
Turning moment on crankshaft, Inertia of connecting rod Inertia force in
reciprocating engines (Graphical method). Turning moment diagrams Single and
multi cylinder engines Fluctuation of energy Fly Wheels Applications in engines
and punching presses.

Unit II Balancing
Static and Dynamic balancing of rotating masses Balancing of reciprocating masses
Balancing of locomotives Partial balancing of reciprocating masses Multi cylinder
Inline and radial engines.

Unit III Vibration Single Degree of Freedom Systems

Introduction to vibration Terminology Classification of vibrations Undamped and
Damped free vibration of single degree of freedom systems Viscous damping
Introduction to coulomb damping. Forced vibration harmonic excitation
Magnification factor Vibration isolation and Transmissibility

Unit IV Transverse and Torsional Vibration Systems

Transverse vibrations of shafts and beams Rayleighs and Dunkerleys method
Whirling of shafts. Torsional vibrations Single rotor, two rotors and three rotors
systems Free vibration of geared systems.

Unit V Mechanism for Control

Functions of Governors Gravity controlled and Spring controlled governor

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characteristics. Stability Hunting and Isochronisms. Effect of friction Calculation of

equilibrium speeds and ranges of speed of governors. Gyroscopic couple Gyroscopic
effects on the movement of air planes and ships Stability of two wheel drive and four
wheel drive Gyroscope stabilization.

Text Books
1. S.S. Rattan, (2005), Theory of Machines, Second Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishing Company Ltd.
2. S.S. Rattan, (2009), Theory of Machines, Third Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishing Company Ltd.
3. John J. Uicker, Jr., Gordon R. Pennock and Joseph E. Shigly, (2008), Theory of
Machines and Mechanisms, Third Edition, Oxford University Press.

Reference Books
1. John J. Uicker, Jr., Gordon R. Pennock and Joseph E. Shigly, (2008), Theory of
Machines and Mechanisms, Third Edition, Oxford University Press.
2. Hamilton H Mabie and Charles F Reinholtz, (1987), Mechanisms and Dynamics of
Machinery, Fourth Edition, John-Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York.
3. Ghosh A. and Mallick A.K., (1988), Theory of Mechanisms and Machines,
Affiliated East-West Press Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
4. William T Thomson, Marie Dillon Dahleh and Chandramouli Padmanabhan,
(2004), Theory of Vibration with applications, Fifth Edition, Pearson Education
Publishers.

Mode of Evaluation Quiz/Assignment/ Seminar/Written Examination

Recommended by the Board of Studies on: 12.05.2012
Date of Approval by the Academic Council:

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