Acoustic pulsations in reciprocating machinery

Authors

  • B.C. Howes Beta Machinery Anal. Ltd., Calgary, Alta., Canada
  • S.D. Greenfield Beta Machinery Anal. Ltd., Calgary, Alta., Canada
  • C.K. Schuh Beta Machinery Anal. Ltd., Calgary, Alta., Canada

Keywords:

acoustic wave transmission, mechanical engineering, vibrations, acoustic pulsations, reciprocating machinery, alternating stresses, fatigue failure

Abstract

High vibration in reciprocating machinery is a common occurrence. Vibration produces alternating stresses in the material. Alternating stress levels beyond the endurance limit of the material causes fatigue failure. Failures of this type can be catastrophic. Consequently, measures are taken to avoid high vibration. Vibrations can usually be attributed to either the mechanical or acoustical design. One key to controlling vibration is the understanding and manipulation of each systems' unique acoustical characteristics

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Published

1991-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Howes B, Greenfield S, Schuh C. Acoustic pulsations in reciprocating machinery. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 1991 Sep. 1 [cited 2025 Feb. 18];19(4):15-6. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/647

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 4 (1991)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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