Study on heat dissipation of torsional vibration damper for engine crankshaft

High temperatures in torsional vibration dampers can cause silicone oil to fail, increasing crankshaft vibration and shortening component fatigue life. Accurate prediction of the damper temperature field is key to the manufacture of highly reliable torsional vibration dampers. This study establishes the relationship between temperature, torsional vibration amplitude, silicone oil viscosity, rotational speed, housing and inertia ring clearance, and heat generation power based on Comsol. A bench test was carried out on a 6-cylinder inline diesel engine. The simulated temperature profile matched the tested result in terms of trend and relative value, and the established model could accurately predict the temperature field of the engine crankshaft torsional vibration damper.