Definition of Dynamic balance

1. Noun. (aeronautics) the state of equilibrium in which centrifugal forces due to a rotating mass (e.g., a propeller) do not produce force in the shaft and so vibration is reduced.

Category relationships: Aeronautics, Astronautics
Generic synonyms: Equilibrium

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dynamic Balance

dymonde
dymondes
dyna
dynactin
dynactinometer
dynae
dynam
dynameter
dynameters
dynametrical
dynamic
dynamic CT
dynamic IP address
dynamic IP addressing
dynamic aorta
dynamic balance (current term)
dynamic binding
dynamic compliance of lung
dynamic computed tomography
dynamic demography
dynamic disease
dynamic electricity
dynamic equilibrium
dynamic focusing
dynamic force
dynamic friction
dynamic headroom
dynamic ileus
dynamic load
dynamic loads

Literary usage of Dynamic balance

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Journal of the Society of Telegraph Engineers and of Electricians (1881)
"The author undertook the construction of an electro-dynamic balance, in order to eliminate the disturbance!, produced by changes of direction and intensity ..."

2. Transactions of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (1918)
"dynamic balance 16 As regards dynamic balance, due, ... Inversely, a body could readily be imagined to be both in static and dynamic balance, ..."

3. The Marine Steam Turbine: A Practical Illustrated Description of the Parsons by John William Major Sothern (1920)
"When testing the dynamic balance by running under steam, it is advisable to leave ... When the dynamic balance is out, it is indicated by vibrations at the ..."

4. Marine Engineers' Handbook by Frank W (Ed Sterling (1920)
"Before using this machine for dynamic balance, perfect static balance must first ... To obtain dynamic balance, the motor is started and the speed increased ..."

5. The Marine Steam Turbine by John William Major Sothern (1916)
"When testing the dynamic balance by running under steam, it is advisable to leave ... When the dynamic balance is out, it is indicated by vibrations at the ..."

6. Technical Mechanics, Statics and Dynamics by Edward Rose Maurer (1917)
"The conditions for dynamic balance can be stated with reference to equations (i) to (6): — (a) The mass-center of the body must be in the axis of rotation ..."

7. Steam Turbines: A Treatise Covering U.S. Naval Practice by George Julian Meyers (1917)
"At the same time, few rotors are actually in a state of perfect balance, as no really scientific and accurate method of dynamic balance has been devised for ..."

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