Experimental Comparisons of the Various Methods

Abstract

In order to evaluate the true merits of any balancing method, it is necessary to apply it to actual hardware. To be credible, a balancing method must have, in addition to theoretical appeal, demonstrated practical appeal. That is, it is necessary to demonstrate both effectiveness and usability in an actual hardware application. Consequently, modal balancing, influence coefficient balancing and the Unified Balancing Approach were compared experimentally in a test program involving a supercritical power transmission shaft test rig.