National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur (H.P.

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Assignment 1: B. Tech. 2nd Year
Branch: Mechanical Engineering Semester: 4th
Course Title: Dynamics of Machines Course Code: ME-221

1. Clearly explain the terms ‘static balancing’ and ‘dynamic balancing’. State the necessary
conditions to achieve them
2. Explain the method of balancing of different masses revolving in the same plane.
3. How the different masses rotating in different planes are balanced?
4. Derive the following expressions, for an uncoupled two cylinder locomotive engine: (a)
Variation is tractive force; (b) Swaying couple; and (c) Hammer blow.
5. Discuss the balancing of V-engines.
6. What is the function of a flywheel? Explain the terms ‘fluctuation of energy’ and ‘fluctuation of
speed’ as applied to flywheels.
7. Four masses m1, m2, m3 and m4 are 200 kg, 300 kg, 240 kg and 260 kg respectively. The
corresponding radii of rotation are 0.2 m, 0.15 m, 0.25 m and 0.3 m respectively and the angles
between successive masses are 45°, 75° and 135°. Find the position and magnitude of the balance
mass required, if its radius of rotation is 0.2 m.
8. The reciprocating mass per cylinder in a 60° V-twin engine is 1.5 kg. The stroke and connecting
rod length are 100 mm and 250 mm respectively. If the engine runs at 2500 r.p.m., determine the
maximum and minimum values of the primary and secondary forces. Also find out the crank
position corresponding these values.
9. A machine punching 38 mm holes in 32 mm thick plate requires 7 N-m of energy per sq. mm of
sheared area, and punches one hole in every 10 seconds. Calculate the power of the motor
required. The mean speed of the flywheel is 25 metres per second. The punch has a stroke of 100
mm. Find the mass of the flywheel required, if the total fluctuation of speed is not to exceed 3%
of the mean speed. Assume that the motor supplies energy to the machine at uniform rate.
10. A three-cylinder single acting engine has its cranks set equally at 120° and it runs at 600 r.p.m.
The torque-crank angle diagram for each cycle is a triangle for the power stroke with a maximum
torque of 90 N-m at 60° from dead centre of corresponding crank. The torque on the return stroke
is sensibly zero. Determine: 1. power developed. 2. coefficient of fluctuation of speed, if the mass
of the flywheel is 12 kg and has a radius of gyration of 80 mm, 3. coefficient of fluctuation of
energy, and 4. maximum angular acceleration of the flywheel.

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 National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur (H.P.)
Assignment 2: B. Tech. 2nd Year
Branch: Mechanical Engineering Semester: 4th
Course Title: Dynamics of Machines Course Code: ME-221

1. What is the function of a governor? How does it differ from that of a flywheel?
2. Explain working of different types of governors?
3. Explain terms used in Governors with neat and clean diagram.
4. Explain sensitivity, hunting and stability of governors in details.
5. Driver the expression for sleeve height in porter governor using instantaneous method.
6. Porter governor has equal arms each 250 mm long and pivoted on the axis of rotation. Each ball
has a mass of 5 kg and the mass of the central load on the sleeve is 25 kg. The radius of rotation
of the ball is 150 mm when the governor begins to lift and 200 mm when the governor is at
maximum speed. Find the minimum and maximum speeds and range of speed of the governor.
7. Derive the expression of speed for proell governor and stiffness for Hartnell governor.
8. In a spring loaded Hartnell type governor, the extreme radii of rotation of the balls are 80 mm
and 120 mm. The ball arm and the sleeve arm of the bell crank lever are equal in length. The mass
of each ball is 2 kg. If the speeds at the two extreme positions are 400 and 420 r.p.m., find 1. the
initial compression of the central spring, and 2. the spring constant.
9. What do you understand by gyroscopic couple? Derive a formula for its magnitude. Also Explain
the application of gyroscopic principles to aircrafts.
10. Discuss the effect of the gyroscopic couple on a two wheeled vehicle when taking a turn.
11. A uniform disc of 150 mm diameter has a mass of 5 kg. It is mounted centrally in bearings which
maintain its axle in a horizontal plane. The disc spins about it axle with a constant speed of 1000
r.p.m. while the axle precesses uniformly about the vertical at 60 r.p.m. The directions of rotation
are as shown in figure below. If the distance between the bearings is 100 mm, find the resultant
reaction at each bearing due to the mass and gyroscopic effects.

12. Effect of Gyroscopic Couple on a Naval Ship during steering, pitching and rolling.

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