Analysis of the Impact of Different Types of Vibration Isolation on the Dynamic Loading of Machines and the Surrounding Environment

Abstract

The resulting dynamic loading on machines, the environment and humans generated by vibration and noise is dependent on the vibro-insulating components and the quality of resilient materials used in the mounting of these components. Well-designed vibration isolation of vibrating sources can effectively reduce the transmission of vibro-acoustic energy into supporting and surrounding structures. Based on frequency spectrum, the vibro-isolation efficiency of various vibro-insulating components and their resilient materials is analysed. The solution of this problem is based on theoretical knowledge and methodology of the transmission of vibration-sound waves and measurement of the machines involved. Measurements of vibration at the sources and along the path of transmission, as well as sound measurements, were performed for different vibro-isolators to compare real results with theory. Measured components include; isolation of a recirculation fan in a heating plant, air-conditioning unit, and combustion engine of a passenger vehicle. For the detection of the vibro-acoustic energy the vibration and sound were measured and FFT analysis was applied. Finally, this paper suggests measures which can be taken to reduce undesirable vibro-acoustic energy on machines, the environment and bystanders.