Computer-Aided Analysis of Balancing of Multi-Cylinder Inline and V Engines

Abstract

The reciprocating engines are widely used as a source of power generation in various mechanical applications ranging from power generation to automobiles. These engines are subjected to noise, vibrations and harshness caused due to unbalanced inertia forces and moments which further cause complications in their operation. To minimise the unbalance, the reciprocating engines are analysed for the unbalanced forces and moments for different configuration of cylinders and firing order of multi-cylinder Inline and V engines. The C++ programs have been developed for this analysis to minimise the time and calculations. The Inline and V engines are compared on the basis of resultant unbalanced forces and moments.