Balancing of the crankshaft to minimize bearing loads is a critical concern in the design of multicylinder engines, especially high-speed racing engines. In this paper a numerical model is developed for the crankshaft-connecting rod-piston assembly that considers reciprocating forces as well as gas pressure forces. The model is used in an optimization scheme to design crankshaft counterweights which minimize main bearing forces. A V-8 NASCAR engine is analyzed. The results indicate reductions in average bearing force of as much as 73% while peak force is reduced as much as 41%.


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    Title :

    Determination of Optimal Counterweight Configurations for Multithrow Crankshafts


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    International Congress & Exposition ; 1996



    Publication date :

    1996-02-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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