DISCUSSION

To solve vibration problem one must differentiate between cause and effect. For this to
happen, firstly need to understand the root cause of the vibration .Engine vibration can be caused
by a number of different things, but if happen its almost always a sign of some needed
maintenance. Some of causes engine vibration is worn out spark plug, loose or disconnected
hoses, broken motor mounts, faulty or poorly adjusted fuel intake system, and faulty timing belt.
Normally vibrating in object produces sound and it may be an annoying noise. The vibrating
body may generate a small vibration only but it may cause large vibration or noise due to the
vibrating bodys contact with other part. The development of a small noise into a larger begins
when a vibration source generates a vibration as shown in Figure 1. Resonance amplifies the
vibration with other vehicles parts. The vibration body then receives transmission of the
amplified vibration.

Figure 1: Development noise in car
The biggest thing that making car vibrate is faulty engine mounting. This is because of
vibration produced by engine cannot be absorbed by the rubber that was damaged or worn out.



Motor mounts are meant to keep an engine secure. Bad mounts will lead to an insecure
engine that will bounce about. At times, there may be a sound emitting from the engine hinting
of vibration, however the more common symptom is a felt vibration on the passengers side.
Selecting improper mount for an application however can actually make the problem worse. The
incorrect mount may reduce the high frequency vibration, but resonant condition at lower
frequency can amplify the induced vibration. Adding damping to a resilient mount greatly
improves its response. It also can reduce the amount of deflection required to absorb the shock.
All mounting system has a natural frequency the frequency at which the system will oscillate
if it is displaced from its static position and released as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2: Weight suspended from rubber band
Controlling the natural frequency provides one means to control vibration damping to
provide another. Damping is the dissipation of energy, usually by releasing it in the form of low
grade heat. Some mechanical energy devices use viscous damping as a means of energy
dissipation. Shock absorber on an automobile is an example of viscous damper. It capability
characterized as damping ratio C/C
c
or
Engine car also is the example of passive vibration isolation system. The performance of
isolation system is determined by the transmissibility of the system. This can be expressed in
term of acceleration, force and vibration amplitude. Transmissibility (T) is equal to






Where;
T = Transmissibility
A
out
= Energy out of system (transmitted force)
A
in
= Energy into system (Disturbing force)
= Damping ratio
f
d
= Driving frequency
f
n
= Natural frequency







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