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MEE-2004

MECHANICS OF MACHINES

Balancing of Rotating Masses

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Balancing
Rotary and reciprocating masses will develop
unbalanced forces due to inertia force.

Balancing is designing or modifying m/c’s so that unbalanced

forced are reduced to acceptable levels (or) eliminated.

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Rotating masses
Centripetal force
Centrifugal force

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Problems
• Imparts vibration to the frame
• Produces noise
• Causes human discomfort
• Reduces m/c performance
• Affects the structural integrity of the m/c

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Static balancing
If the combined masses has its centre along the
axis of rotation

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Dynamic balancing
The resultant centrifugal force and resultant
couple has to be balanced.

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Problem 1
Three masses 8, 12 and 15 kg at radial distance
of 80, 100 and 60 mm respectively to a disc on a
shaft are in complete balance. Determine the
angular position of the masses.

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