AN ARRANGEMENT FOR AND A METHOD OF MAINTAINING THE ALIGNMENT OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND A METHOD OF ALIGNING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND MAINTAINING ITS ALIGNMENT

摘要

The present invention discusses a novel arrangement and method of maintaining the alignment of an internal combustion engine by utilizing an arrangement comprising a number of fluid springs (8) by means of which the engine (2) is mounted on its foundation(12); control valves arranged in communication with each fluid spring (8); at least three position sensors (1) in communication with the engine (2); and an electronic control unit,the ECU (20) being provided with preset engine position values. The method includes the steps of collecting engine position information to the ECU (20), comparing the position information to preset position values, determining, if the position information differs from the preset position values, such control valves that need to be operated, calculating the corrective measures, and giving corrective instructions to the control valves.