Torsional vibration calculation input data

Here, input data for Torsional Vibration Applications are described. Data supplier is indicated in the ‘SUPPLIER’ column.

Torsional Vibration Calculation Input Data List

NAME SUPPLIER
Engine
Engine type Engine Manufacturer
MCR, kW
Engine speed at MCR, rpm
MIP (or MEP efficiency coefficient), Мpа/bar
Cylinder number
Firing order or firing angles
Cylinder diameter, mm
Stroke, mm
Angle between banks for V-engine, degree
Connection rod length, mm or Crank/Conrod ratio 
Crank pin and journal diameter, mm
The tensile strength of crankshaft material, Mpa
Reciprocating mass, kg
Harmonic coefficients and phases table for normal mode
Mass-elastic system characteristics
Absolute and Relative damping data
The phase angle between Master and Slave engines for two engine installations
Misfiring Mode data:

  • allowable power, kW
  • allowable speed, rpm
  • MIP (MEP), МPа

– harmonic coefficients and phases table

NAME SUPPLIER
Damper
Type, manufacturer Damper Manufacturer
Casing part inertia, kgm2
Inner part inertia, kgm2
Actual stiffness, Nm/rad
Actual relative damping
Flexible coupling
Type, manufacturer Flexible coupling Manufacturer
Inertia, kgm2
Stiffness, Nm/rad
Relative damping data
Gearbox
Type, manufacturer Gearbox Manufacturer
Mass-Elastic system characteristics
Gear ratio
The tensile strength of gear shafts, Mpa
Shafting
Shafting drawings Shaft Designer
The tensile strength of propeller and intermediate shafts, Mpa
Propeller
Diameter, mm Propeller Designer
Pitch, mm
Expanded area ratio
Polar Inertia of dry propeller, kgm2
NAME SUPPLIER
Impeller
Blade number Impeller Manufacturer
Vane number
Disk diameter outer and inner, mm
Disk length, mm
Radial clearance, mm
Polar Inertia, kgm2
Entrained liquid polar Inertia, kgm2
Damping data
Dynamic viscosity of liquid, Pa·s
Excitation moment as a percent of mean torque or defined by orders
VFD Electromotor
Power, kW Electromotor Manufacturer
Rated speed, rpm
Operation speed min and max, rpm
Poles Number
Pulses number
Damping data
Rotor stiffness, kNm/rad
Excitation moment as a percent of mean torque or defined by orders
Short circuit duration, s
Peculiar unit