Balancing Of Rotating Masses -- Introduction

Introduction:

          Now-a-days, high speed of engines and other machines is quite common. It is, therefore very important that all the rotating and reciprocating parts should be completely balanced as far as possible. If these rotating or reciprocating parts are not properly balanced, the dynamic forces develop in those bodies. These developed forces not only increases the loads on bearings and stresses in the various members, but also produce vibrations. In the upcoming classes we discuss the balancing of unbalanced forces caused by rotating masses, in order to minimise loads on bearings, vibration of rotating parts.