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Integrated Electric Balancer
1. Description 1.......................................................
2. Operation 2........................................................
2.1 Integrated Electrical Balancer 2................................
2.2 Control System 3.............................................
2.3 Lubrication 4.................................................
2.4 ELBA Failure 4...............................................
1. Description
An optional integrated electric balancer (ELBA) can be installed on the engine. The
ELBA decreases the free 2
nd
order moments in 4-cylinder to 6-cylinder engines.
Note: An integrated ELBA can be installed at the driving end and the free end.
Two shafts (6, Fig. 1) that have gear wheels (1, 2) and balance weights (3, 4) are
installed at the driving end of the column.
An electric motor (5) is installed on the column at the free end and the driving end.
These electric motors operate two shafts and the balancer gear. For more data, refer
to paragraph 2.
A frequency converter electronically controls the electric motor (5). This frequency
converter, the control system and the safety devices are installed in an electrical
cabinet in the control room. These items can also be installed in the engine room. For
more data about the control system, refer to paragraph 2.2.
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I - I
Turned through 90°
5
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4 1
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6
Fig. 1: Location of ELBA
1 Gear wheal 4 Balance weight
2 Gear wheal 5 Electric motor
3 Balance weight 6 Shaft
2015-12
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