CRANKSHAFT DEFLECTION Crankshaft deflections are measured to detect the misalignment of main...
Author - Anand Gautam
What do you mean by Swelling of Journal?
Fillet is added to some points on the crankshaft to avoid sharp edges or stress concentration at a...
Why Crankshaft is case hardened?
Carburising, or case hardening, is now largely out of favour, although it has been favoured in the...
ENGINE COMPONENTS CRANKSHAFT
What are the different types of crankshaft? Explain each type of crankshaft. Why Crankshaft is case...
What is the purpose of holding down bolts?
Purpose of holding down bolts: To provide a clamping force through friction between bedplate, chock...
How will you come to know if there is breakage in tie rod? What...
Tie rod breakage symptoms Tie rod breakage can be identified by leakage of lubricating oil from...
What is the function of chock? Why resin chocks preferred?
Chocks help to limit the motion of the engine and also dampen vibrations transmitted from engine to...
What are the causes of fatigue failure?
Causes of fatigue failure are: Engine operating with excessive cylinder pressures Tie bolt tension...
What is the function of Top bracing?
This is usually of mechanical or hydraulic type, fitted to the top part of the engine to provide...