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Unit 2 Balancing
Unit 2 Balancing
6) State the conditions for complete balance of several masses revolving in different planes of
a shaft?
1) The resultant centrifugal force must be zero, and
2) The resultant couple must be zero.
7) Why complete balancing is not possible in reciprocating engine?
Balancing of reciprocating masses is done by introducing the balancing mass opposite
to the crank. The vertical component of the dynamic force of this balancing mass give rise to
“hammer blow”. In order to reduce the hammer blow, a part of the reciprocating mass is
balanced. Hence complete balancing is not possible in reciprocating engine.
9) Differentiate between the unbalanced force caused due to rotating and reciprocating
masses?
1. Complete balancing of revolving mass can be possible. But fraction of
reciprocating masses only balanced
2. The unbalanced force due to reciprocating masses varies in magnitude but
constant in direction. But in the case of revolving masses, the unbalanced
force is constant in magnitude but varies in direction.
10) Why are the crank of a locomotive, with two cylinders, placed in 90® to each other?
In order to facilitate the starting of locomotive in any position (i.e., in order to have
uniformity in turning moment) the cranks of a locomotive are generally at 90® to one
another.
14) What are the effect of hammer blow and swaying couple?
1. The effect of hammer blow is to cause the variation in pressure between the
wheel and the rail, such that vehicle vibrates vigorously.
2. The effect of swaying couple is to make the leading wheels sway from side to
side.