Anti Vibration Mounting

and Drive Line

Optimization
Solutions For Marine Applications
 GOLDEN RULE
Vibrations and Noise should
be tackled at its source
because:
Energie in = Energie out
Noise Levels: Structure >>> Airborne
Airborne Cabin Noise Levels
Propagated by Structure Borne Noise Sources

Lp Cabin
Noise Reduction - Points of Attention
In order of importance :
Hull Design- Construction
Achieve high damping loss in construction

Machinery Mounting
Optimize bed foundation for maximum stiffness
Propeller Design
Optimize propeller design for best acoustic performance
Damping Treatments
Reduce structure borne noise at source with damping
Acoustic Materials
Select materials that are low flame/smoke and weight efficient
 Consider Main Sources
Vibrations Propagate Noise

Main Engine Main Engine

Gearbox Gearbox
Coupling Coupling
Shaft
Shaft
Propeller
Generator Propeller
Exhaust Generator
Exhaust
 EXAMPLE:
Gearbox Vibration from Rigid Mounted Gearbox
Propagates Excess Cabin Noise Levels

121 Aluminium Fast Ferry, 2 x 900 kW @ 2000 rpm MANIFOLD(P&S)

PLAN

ENGINEROOM AIRINTAKE LOUVRE

WITHTWOSTAGEFILTER(P&S)
SUPPORT HANGERS SEE DETAIL DRAWING98-070-5034
(OFF STRUCTURE)

710 DIA.ENGINEROOMAIRSUPPLY FAN (P&S)

380V, 50Hz, 2 SPEED, 4/ 6 POLE

MAINENGINESTARTING

76 dB(A)
MAINENGINE-
DEUTZ MWMTBD 616 V16 BATTERY BOXES(P&S)
960 kW@ 2100 RPM
FORENGINE GIRDERDETAILS
SEEDRAWING98-070-1023
CARDANSHAFT
GKN587.50-225

SHAFT EARTHINGRING
SEEDETAIL DRAWING98-070-2033
BELL
HOUSING
125
REDUCTION GEARBOX -
ZF BW255V. RATIO- 2.49:1
( Cabin Noise Too High !
MOUNT?
325 604
125 69 929

998
2080
CARDAN SHAFT
GKN587.55-250

2663
818

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
4.5" DIA. S.S. PROPELLERSHAFT
SEEDETAILDRAWING98-070-2005
W.T.B THRUST BEARINGUNIT
AQUADRIVE- 20780
W.T.B
FORSTERN TUBE DETAILS DRIVETRAINCOUPLINGBOLTS
SEE DETAIL DRAWING98-070-2011 SEEDETAIL DRAWING98-070-2008
SEEDRAWING98-070-2019
BURGMANNSTERN SEAL SEE DETAIL DRAWING98-070-2009
TYP. 4600 (4.5")
SEE DETAIL DRAWING98-070-2020
ELEVATION
 Mounting of Gearbox
Lp in [dB(A)], (re. 2x10E-5 Pa)

80.0
Gear meshing frequency Rigid Mounted
70.0

60.0

50.0

40.0

After resilient mounting 8 x 65 shore

30.0

20.0

71 dB(A)
10.0

( Under 72 dB(A) Problem Solved! )

0.0
31.5 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k

Frequency in [Hz]

121 Aluminium Fast Ferry

 Vibration Engineering
Your partner for vibration and shock control Descriptions
Structure-born-noise
Noise caused by radiation of transmitted vibration

Air-born-noise
Noise being transmitted by air, direct from the machinery

VCE techniek
 Vibration Engineering

Why Anti-Vibation Mountings?

To reduce or eliminate Strucure-Born Noise

To reduce the energy level on flexible mounted machinery
(fatigue prevention)
To create freedom of movement / a spring system
(example: required for a vibrating screen)

VCE techniek
 Vibration Engineering

Marine Applications

Always use A.V.M.s with a proper rebound control in order

to make the application fail-safe
Propulsion engines always require additional attention,
because of the flexible coupling / propellor-thrust / gearbox-
reduction / engine type (call us for selection assistance)
Make sure the stiffness of the flexible coupling / expansion
bellows is inferior to the primary mounting system

VCE techniek
 Rubber to metal bonded mountings
Advantages of natural rubber compounds/mixes:
Good isolation (also against high frequencies)
Low creep (compression set)
Good bonding properties
Very good damping properties
Low aging
Relative low price
Disadvantages of natural rubber:
Not oil-resistant, so additional ingredients are necessary to give some
protection
Maximum allowable temperature 70 - 80 C

VCE techniek
 Synthetic Rubber Mixes
Advantages of synthetic rubber mixes:
Mostly oil-resistant
High temperatures till 200 C (themsyl)
High damping mixes available

Disadvantages of synthetic rubber mixes:

Aging (Neoprene)
Relative expansive
Bonding not always sufficient

VCE techniek
 Steel Springs

Advantages of steel springs:

Resistant against high temperature
Oil-resistant / resistant against most chemicals
Low spring-rate in combination with compact dimensions

Disadvantages of steel spings:

No acoustic isolation
No damping without additional absorber
Corrosion creates reduction of spring rate

VCE techniek
 Vibration Engineering

Single or Two-Mass System?

Advantages of Two-Mass System:
Larger Mass against free forces and moments
Double mounting system = more isolating material
Inertia plate reduces (vertical) air-born noise

Choice depends on:

Vibration / Noise regulations
Physical properties of suporting structure
H. Power of the machinery

VCE techniek
 Vibration Engineering

Single-Mass System

VCE techniek
 Vibration Engineering

Two-Mass System

VCE techniek
 Product range
~ Anti-Vibration Mountings
~ Hanger Elements
~ Steel Springs
~ Acoustic Isolators
~ Expansion Bellows
~ Airsprings

VCE techniek
 Your partner for vibration and shock control

Anti-Vibration Mountings

~ Thrust - IM-series
~ Non-Thrust GM-series
~ Heavy Mass LN / TM-series
~ Low Profile CM-series
~ AT,UM & BR
-Mountings for small equipment,
pumps, compressors and electrics.

VCE techniek
 IM-Mountings

Extra Heavy Stamped Top and Base Metal. Superior Rubber Quality and Distribution

Stiffened Top Plate with Wide Bearing Washer Rebound Fail-Safe

Highest Quality Stud Metallurgy Isolation in Shock and Heel Angle Load

VCE techniek
Your partner for vibration and shock control

GM-Mountings

GM series Circular Mounts for Non-Thrust Applications such as

Generator Sets and Main Propulsion Engines Where Thrust is Taken by
Thrust Bearing or Remote Mounted Gearbox

VCE techniek
 LN-Mountings TM-Mountings

LN and TM series for Non-Thrust Mounting of Heavy Mass Objects:

Floating Floors, DeckHouses, Large Generators, Pumps,
Compressors and Propulsion Engines

VCE techniek
 CM-Mountings

CM series Conical Mounts for Low Profile Mounting of

Main Engines and Generators.
For Thrust and Non-Thrust Applications

VCE techniek
Hanger Elements for Exhust, Piping, Ducts

~ Spring Hanger Elements

~ Acoustic Hanger Elements
~ Acoustic-Spring Hanger Elements

VCE techniek
 Mounting Types

Rubber to metal bonded anti-vibtaion mountings

Steel Springs
Airsprings
Hydro-Mountings

VCE techniek
 Vibration Engineering

Marine Propulsion Systems

Flexible mounted engine > flexible coupling > fixed

gearbox
Flexible mounted engine > flexible coupling > semi-elastic
mounted gearbox
Flexible mounted engine-gearbox combination > flexible
coupling > thrust bearing
Flexible mounted engine-gearbox combination > flexible
coupling > propellor-thrust taken by the engine/mountings

VCE techniek
Thrust Block, Highly Flexible Coupling
143 GRP MY, 2 x 1320 kW @ 2000 rpm
CentOrion Thrustblock-Flex Coupling
CentOrion Thrustblock-Flex Coupling
Poseidon Flex- Shaft, with Water Jet
 Poseidon Flex- Shaft
Provides 100% drive line isolation
between engine and stern drive, jets
and remote mounted gear or V-Drive.
Designed for in line mounting with
minimum offset for either thrust or
non-thrust bearing applications.
Lobster Yacht- V-Gear Arrangement
Poseidon Flexible Coupling
Selection Calculation Software

INPUT Power (kw),

RPM , Gear ratio,
Vessel Speed and
Service Type.

OUTPUT: Selection of
ThrustBlock, Flexible
Coupling size, with
Predicted Lifespan.
Compare to CV Jointed
System.

Also calculates
Propeller shaft diameter
and Torque Ratings per
Lloyds, DVN, ABS,etc.
Poseidon Drive. Thrust Block, Flexible Coupling
for 10-1500 hp range applications
 Pegasus Steerable Nozzle-Rudder
Non-Metallic Nozzles offer many advantages to displacement
vessels:
Greatly reduced Noise and Vibrations
Greatly increased maneuverability especially at low speed
Protection of the propeller
Smaller propeller diameter required
Higher propeller efficiency
50% less thrust on the thrust bearing and machinery mountings
Increased fuel efficiency
 BEFORE- Typical Displacement Driveline
Before: Typical Inland waterway cargo vessel with conventional propeller
and rudder. Standard flax packed stuffing box allows constant dripping to
low engine bilge. CV Joint thrust block is fitted with large shaft angle.

Result is low lifespan on drive line components and poor performance

underway. Dripping shaft seal presents an oil discharge problem and low
efficiency increases fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. Poor
maneuverability results in difficulty holding course, crew fatigue and
increased likelihood of collision.
 AFTER Pegasus Steerable Nozzle
After: Improved driveline design using Poseidon Propulsion components:
Engine fixed lower on highly resilient VCEtechniek mounts.

Poseidon Drive - Thrust Block / Highly Flexible Coupling eliminates all

metal/metal driveline contact. 12,000 hour lifespan.

Pegasus Steerable Nozzle System - Reduced shaft angle, reduced draft,

improved flow, improved performance