3.3.1 Calculations
of axial vibration natural frequency are to be carried out using appropriate
techniques, taking into account the effects of flexibility of the
thrust bearing, for shaft systems where the propeller is:
-
Driven directly
by a reciprocating internal combustion engine.
-
Driven via gears,
or directly by an electric motor, and where the total length of shaft
between propeller and thrust bearing is in excess of 60 times the
intermediate shaft diameter.
3.3.2 Where
an axial vibration damper is fitted, the calculations are to consider
the effect of a malfunction of the damper.
3.3.3 For
those systems as defined in Pt 5, Ch 8, 3.3 Calculations 3.3.1.(b) the
propeller speed at which the critical frequency occurs may be estimated
using the following formula:
where
a |
= |
(c/min)2
|
b |
= |
(c/min)2
|
d
|
= |
internal
diameter of shaft, in mm |
k
|
= |
estimated
stiffness at thrust block bearing, in N/m |
|
= |
length of shaft line between
propeller and thrust bearing, in mm |
m
|
= |
mass
of shaft line considered, in kg |
|
= |
0,785 (D
2 − d
2) G
|
A
|
= |
|
D
|
= |
outside
diameter of shaft, taken as an average over length , in mm
|
E
|
= |
modulus
of elasticity of shaft material, in N/mm2
|
G
|
= |
density
of shaft material, in kg/mm3
|
M
|
= |
dry
mass of propeller, in kg |
M
e
|
= |
M(A + 2)
|
N
|
= |
number
of propeller blades |
Where the results of this method indicate the possibility of
an axial vibration resonance in the vicinity of the maximum service
speed, calculations using a more accurate method will be required.