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Mechanics of Marine Machines / August 6, 2021

BALANCING OF V-ENGINES

Consider a symmetrical two cylinder V-engine, as shown in Fig.12.35. The common crank OC is driven by two connecting rods PC and QC. The lines of stroke OP and OQ are inclined to the vertical OY, at an angle α. Fig.12.35 Balancing of V-engines Inertia force due to the reciprocating parts of cylinder 1, along the line of stroke Inertia force due to the reciprocating parts of cylinder 2, along […]

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Consider a symmetrical two cylinder V-engine, as shown in Fig.12.35. The common crank OC is driven by two connecting rods PC and QC. The lines of stroke OP and OQ are inclined to the vertical OY, at an angle α.

Fig.12.35 Balancing of V-engines

Inertia force due to the reciprocating parts of cylinder 1, along the line of stroke

Inertia force due to the reciprocating parts of cylinder 2, along the line of stroke