THE SIGNIFICANCE OF BALANCING ROTATING AND RECIPROCATING MACHINES

Most practical engineers appreciate the need to balance machine rotors and have some knowledge of static and dynamic balancing techniques. They may not be aware, however, of the need that can often arise to rebalance machinery onsite at installation or of some of the consequences of running machinery in an unbalanced condition. This paper reviews the adverse effects of imbalance, discusses balancing methods, and describes practical examples where in situ balancing may be used in unexpected circumstances.

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  • Transactions paper
• Authors:
  • Thomas, B H
  • Harper, H W
• Publication Date: 1988

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 16p., incl. discuss.
• Serial:
  • Institute of Marine Engineers Transactions
  • Volume: 100
  • Issue Number: Part 1
  • ISSN: 0309-3948

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Compressors; Optimization; Piston engines; Rotors
• Uncontrolled Terms: Balancing
• Old TRIS Terms: Rotating machinery
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00657764
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM