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The AAM damper is one of the most efficient and reliable devices for controlling resonant torsional vibration conditions and therefore extending engine life. The AAM design allows the damper to operate at a high level of efficiency over a wide range of vibration frequencies.

AAM has over 60 years of design and application experience of torsional vibration dampers for slow, medium and high speed diesel engines as well as other drive line applications.

Illustrated Damper size: ø 2765 x 415mm

 

 

 

Construction Details

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The AAM damper consists of: an inertia ring freely supported and located by bearings inside the casing the casing is sealed by the cover plate which can be either rolled or bolted screwed removable filling plugs are fitted, where possible, to all dampers above 470mm to allow fluid samples to be taken.

The clearance between the inertia ring and casing is filled with a measured amount of highly viscous silicone fluid.

Three basic methods are employed to seal the cover to the casing; welding, machine rolling or bolting. The exact method used is dependent upon damper size and customer requirements.

Principles of Operation

The AAM viscous damper provides torsional vibration damping by the shearing effect of a highly viscous silicone fluid enclosed between the inner ring and outer casing.

The damper casing incorporates a mounting flange which is rigidly attached to the fore end of the crankshaft and houses an inertia ring which is freely supported and located by bearings inside the casing.

Under conditions of zero torsional vibration the damper casing and inertia ring rotate at uniform velocity with the viscous fluid transferring the torque between them. As the engine speed changes to a point where torsional vibration is present the crankshaft and damper casing are subject to torsional oscillation superimposed on the mean rotation.

Because of its inertia effects the inner ring continues to rotate at a constant angular velocity creating an oscillating anti- phase movement between itself and the casing.

This relative movement shears the film of silicone fluid, absorbing vibration energy which is dissipated as heat through the external surfaces of the damper casing. Dissipation of heat is critical to the efficient life of the damper.

Analysis Expertise

AAM's calculation programmes analyse the steady state torsional vibration characteristics by the classical resonant analysis and by the more sophisticated Forced/Damped torsional vibration analysis technique. This approach assures the customer of the most cost effective solution for their specific applications. AAM also pioneered the application of large (>2 metre) viscous torsional vibration dampers for large slow speed 2 and 4 stroke engines to control torsional vibrations in the propeller and intermediate shafts on propulsion systems.

Design Skills

AAM has a vast experience in the application and design of viscous torsional vibration dampers on high, medium and low speed diesel engines. Further product applications can include transmission dampers for machine tools to prevent gear chatter, vehicle (truck, trams and bus) transmission dampers to prevent harshness and noise which contribute to passenger discomfort, and diesel engine camshaft dampers to limit the stresses in the camshaft due to its self imposed torsional vibration excitation.

Customers are invited to contact AAM where data requirements can be discussed and a detailed study of the torsional vibration characteristics of the system will be conducted using the latest in-house computer programmes. This is a specific requirement for large 2 stroke engines. Applied Technology Customers are assured of optimum solutions to their duty cycle needs with AAM’s applied technology.

  • In-house torsional vibration programmes
  • Finite element design tools
  • Expertise to confirm predictions by measurement
  • NVH evaluation tools
  • Comprehensive rig testing
  • Performance & condition monitoring
  • Photograph courtesy of M.A.N. B&W Copenhagen

Applied Technology

Customers are assured of optimum solutions to their duty cycle needs with AAM’s applied technology.

  • In-house torsional vibration programmes
  • Finite element design tools
  • Expertise to confirm predictions by measurement
  • NVH evaluation tools
  • Comprehensive rig testing
  • Performance & condition monitoring

Dimensions and Technical Data

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