BALANCING OF ROTATING MASSES

An Augmented experiment report submitted in partial fulfillment of the

requirement for the completion of course
Dynamics of Machinery Lab
Submitted
by

P Dhanumjaya P Ranjith Kumar

17341A0387 17341A0388

P V Manohar Sai R Nithin Latcharao

17341A0389 17341A0390

Under the esteemed guidance of

Mr. Vamsi Durga Mohan

Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

GMR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
(An Autonomous institute, affiliated to J.N.T.U Kakinada)
NAAC “A” Graded, NBA Accredited, ISO 9001:2008 Certified Institution
G.M.R. Nagar, Rajam – 532127, A.P
2018-2019
 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that Augmented project titled “BALANCING OF

ROTATING OF MASSES” submitted by P Dhanumjaya (17341A0387),
P.Ranjith kumar (17341A0388), P.V.Manohar Sai (17341A0389), R Nithin
Latcharao (17341A0390), have been carried out in partial fulfilment of the
requirements for the degree Bachelor of Technology in MECHANICAL
Branch embodies original work done by them under my supervision.

Signature of the supervision Signature of the H.O.D

Mr. Vamsi Durga Mohan Dr V RAMBABU

Assistant Professor Professor & H.O.D

Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
GMRIT GMRIT
Rajam. Rajam.
Aim:
To determine the angular position, mass and radius in specified planes of two
balancing masses calculated to balance a known system of rotating masses. The
effectiveness of the balance is then demonstrated by rotating the balanced mass
system in a suspended framework.

Apparatus:
The apparatus is constructed so that unbalanced rotating masses may be set up
in 4 parallel planes. A variable speed electric motor is used to drive the shaft.
Out of balance is indicated by excessive vibration when the frequency of
rotation passes through one of the natural frequencies of the suspension system.

Introduction:
If the mass centre of a component of mass 'm' is rotating at an angular velocity
w at a distance 'r' from the axis of rotation, then the component is subjected to
force of mrw2.The 'out of balance' forces increase bearing loads, and introduce
stresses in the rotor and framework of a machine. These so called 'inertial
forces' may introduce dangerous vibrations, structural failure or unacceptable
noise, and may limit the operating speed range of a machine. The magnitude of
these forces may be reduced or eliminated in the design stage by 'balancing' the
effects of the various mass elements of the device. Additionally, extra balance
masses may deliberately added to a rotating system in order to cancel out the
residual design imbalance.

Procedure:

1. Prepare the table, and insert the initially known values. Solve for the
unknowns in plane A.
2. Set the required masses, radii and angles of the balance masses.
3. Switch the power on, and increase speed slowly up to a value higher than
the resonant frequency of the system.
4. If the balances are correct, the shaft will not oscillate appreciably, but if
they are wrong excessive vibrations will be observed.
5. The suspended system has two natural frequencies of interest,
corresponding to vertical displacement, and rotation about an axis normal
to the plane containing the springs.
6. When the speed of the shaft is equal to either of these natural frequencies,
the system will be in resonance. If there is any out of balance, excessive
vibration will occur.
 7. If the machine is well balanced, the resonant speeds may be passed
through without vibration. If the forces are unbalanced, the machine will
show a linear vibration in the vertical direction at the resonant speed.
8. If there is an unbalanced couple the machine will sway when the speed
for this type of oscillation is reached.

Table:

Plane Mass(m) Radius Centrifugal Distance Couple

Kg (r) Force from (m.r.l))kg.m2)
(m.r) (Kg- reference
m) plane
(m)(L)
A Ma 0.1 0.1(Ma) 0 0

B 9 0.15 1.35 0.5 0.675

C 3 0.15 0.75 1.0 0.75

D 4 0.2 0.8 1.5 1.2

Figures.
Calculation for balancing mass:
(0.1) *Ma = 2.4*0.375
Ma=9 Kg

Result:
The balancing mass for the unbalanced system is 9Kg and at an angle of 190
degree with B plane.