Development of a laboratory-scale plant for the study of the characteristics of torsional vibration dampers of ship shaft lines

The article provides a solution to the problem of creating an experimental unit for the study of torsional vibrations of ship's shaft lines, with the possibility of studying the influence of elastic elements in the structure of the shaft line on torsional vibrations. The experimental unit described in this article also allows studying the dampers of torsional vibrations of ship shaft lines. The main direction of scientific research that will be conducted at this experimental unit is aimed at studying and reducing the impact of the main disadvantages encountered during the operation of silicone torsional vibration dampers. This article presents the results of a classical calculation, a numerical experiment using CAD programs, as well as a physical experiment aimed at determining the dynamic characteristics of the developed experimental unit. In order to familiarize the reader in general terms with the existing problems and research directions in the field of silicone torsional vibration dampers, the article also provides a brief description of the main disadvantages inherent in silicone torsional vibration dampers of ship shaft lines..