Tag: #torsionalvibration

  • EK Motor Jul 2020 (Q1)

    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…

  • EK Motor Mar 2018 (Q9)

    EK Motor Mar 2018 (Q9)

     (a) Define the term Torsional Vibration with respect to an engine crankshaft, stating the effect that high levels can have on an engine crankshaft (6)   (b) Explain how engine deterioration influences the risk of Torsional Vibration, stating what can be done to minimise that risk (4)   (c) Explain TWO possible reasons for the activation of…