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MEC 412 Experiment 2 Lab Manual

1) The document describes an experiment to illustrate the difference between static and dynamic balancing of rotating shafts. Static balancing ensures a shaft will not rotate on its own axis, while dynamic balancing prevents vibrations during high-speed rotation. 2) The experiment uses a motorized shaft with attached balancing blocks to calculate and achieve dynamic balancing through positioning of the blocks. Balancing is assessed by running the shaft at speed and observing vibrations. 3) It is explained that if a shaft is dynamically balanced, it will also be statically balanced, but the reverse is not true - a statically balanced shaft may still vibrate during high-speed rotation.

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MEC 412 Experiment 2 Lab Manual

1) The document describes an experiment to illustrate the difference between static and dynamic balancing of rotating shafts. Static balancing ensures a shaft will not rotate on its own axis, while dynamic balancing prevents vibrations during high-speed rotation. 2) The experiment uses a motorized shaft with attached balancing blocks to calculate and achieve dynamic balancing through positioning of the blocks. Balancing is assessed by running the shaft at speed and observing vibrations. 3) It is explained that if a shaft is dynamically balanced, it will also be statically balanced, but the reverse is not true - a statically balanced shaft may still vibrate during high-speed rotation.

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Abu Dhabi University MEC 412 – Dynamic and Control Systems

Lab

Experiment 2

Static and Dynamic Balancing

Figure 1: TM1002 Static and Dynamic Balancing

Objectives:

1- To illustrate the difference between static and dynamic balancing and the advantages of
each type.

2- Balance a shaft by calculation or by using a graphical technique, and then to assess the
accuracy of the results by setting up and running a motor driven shaft.

3- Show that if a shaft is dynamically balanced it is automatically in static balance, but the
reverse is not necessarily true.

Theory:

Many machines use large rotating parts – particularly vehicles. These rotating parts can
create a problem. If they are not well balanced, the imbalanced centrifugal forces will create
vibrations as the part rotates. This may be acceptable at low rotational velocities but can be
harmful or even destructive at high velocities. Even relatively slow-moving vehicle tires
need careful balancing or they will cause dangerous vibrations throughout the vehicle
suspension and uneven tire wear. High speed rotating parts in jet engines must have
perfectly balanced centrifugal forces, or the engine can literally shake itself to pieces
Abu Dhabi University MEC 412 – Dynamic and Control Systems
Lab

resulting in an immediate and catastrophic engine explosion.In this experiment the student
should be familiar with the following concepts:

 Angular motion.
 Centrifugal force.
 Basic vector diagram construction.
 Basic trigonometry.

A shaft with masses mounted on it can be both statically and dynamically balanced. If it is
statically balanced, it will stay in any angular position without rotating. If it is dynamically
balanced, it can be rotated at any speed without vibration. It will be shown that if a shaft is
dynamically balanced it is automatically in static balance, but the reverse is not necessarily
true.

Figure 2: Blocks on a rotating shaft


Abu Dhabi University MEC 412 – Dynamic and Control Systems
Lab

Balncing Blocks:
Abu Dhabi University MEC 412 – Dynamic and Control Systems
Lab

Equilibrium Equations:

Procedure:

1) Run the apparatus to visualize the vibration occurring due to imbalance.


2) Fix the balancing blocks in the arrangement shown below:

3) Calculate the block position (x) and angle (𝜃) for Block 3 & 4 that make the system to be
dynamically balanced.
Abu Dhabi University MEC 412 – Dynamic and Control Systems
Lab

4) Balance the system by fixing Block 3 and 4 according to the results obtained.
5) Run the apparatus again and observe the balancing effect on the system

Discussion:

 State the applications for static and dynamic balancing.

 Write a concise account of the experiment and the results obtained.

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