Tag: #criticalspeed
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EK Motor Mar 2021 (Q1)
With reference to diesel engine crankshafts: (a) Explain the cause and effect of torsional vibration (4) (b) Explain the term critical speed, stating why the engine should not be continuously operated at this speed (6) (c) Explain the term fatigue cracking, stating with reasons, TWO factors which have an influence on the likelihood of fatigue…
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EK Motor Jul 2020 (Q1)
With reference to diesel engine crankshafts: (a) Explain the causes and effects of torsional vibration; (4) (b) Explain the term critical speed, stating why the engine should not be continuously operated at this speed; (6) (c) Explain the term fatigue cracking, stating, with reasons, TWO factors which have an influence on the likelihood of fatigue…
