GOST 22836-77 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 22836-77 — "Reciprocating internal combustion engines. Rotation direction" (Russian: ГОСТ 22836-77 «Двигатели внутреннего сгорания поршневые. Направление вращения»). The standard establishes the method for determining and designating the direction of rotation of the crankshaft or the main power take‑off shaft for reciprocating (piston) internal combustion engines (except aviation engines) and prescribes how rotation direction is to be indicated in documentation and on nameplates.

Abstract

This intergovernmental standard defines the observer position and the terminology for indicating engine rotation as "right" (clockwise) or "left" (counterclockwise) when viewed from the specified observer location. It sets rules for marking, documentation, and interchangeable use of engines in different applications (marine, locomotive, industrial, automotive) and includes provisions for engines manufactured before the standard’s entry into force. The standard was approved in 1977 and introduced on 1 January 1979; an amendment (No.1) issued in 1983 is integrated into later editions.

General information

• Status: Active (in force).
• Publication date: Approved 29 November 1977; introduced 01 January 1979; amendment No.1 approved December 1983 (integrated into subsequent editions); later reprints issued (official reprint 2003).
• Publisher: State standards authority (Gosstandart / Interstate Council for Standardization) — published by Standards Publishing House (Moscow) in official editions.
• ICS / categories: 43.060 — Internal combustion engines; classification group D00.
• Edition / version: Original designation GOST 22836-77 (1977); with Amendment No.1 (1983) incorporated in later printings; official reprint editions available (including 2003 printing).
• Number of pages: Typically published as a short technical standard (commonly listed as 5 pages in commercial and official catalogues; some official catalog records note a concise 2–5 page text depending on edition).

Scope

The standard applies to reciprocating (piston) internal combustion engines used in marine, locomotive, industrial and similar applications. It does not apply to aviation piston engines. GOST 22836-77 specifies the observer’s position relative to the power take‑off flange or shaft, the definition of "right" and "left" rotation, rules for cases where power is taken from both shaft ends, exceptions for engines manufactured before 1979 (by agreement with the customer), and requirements to state rotation direction in technical documentation and on the manufacturer’s nameplate.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of observer location — observer views along the axis toward the power take‑off flange or coupling (or other specified connection) to determine rotation direction.
• Terminology — "right" rotation = clockwise; "left" rotation = counterclockwise when viewed from the defined observer location.
• Rules for engines with equivalent power take‑off at both shaft ends — manufacturer specifies observer location.
• Requirement to indicate rotation direction in standards, technical specifications and operational documentation in accordance with established drawing/documentation rules.
• Requirement to mark rotation direction on the engine nameplate (notably for marine engines and others where specified).
• Provision for exceptions for engines manufactured before 01 January 1979 (except export versions) if agreed with the purchaser.
• Alignment and equivalence with international/regional documents for marine, locomotive and industrial diesels (correspondence with ISO and CMEA/SEV documents is noted in the standard text).

Typical use and users

Primary users are engine designers, manufacturers, test and commissioning engineers, technical writers preparing manuals and nameplates, classification societies, shipyards, locomotive and industrial equipment builders, procurement/specification engineers, maintenance organizations and regulatory authorities that rely on consistent designation of rotation direction for installation, coupling, service and spare‑parts compatibility.

Related standards

Standards and documents often referenced together with GOST 22836-77 include ISO/IEC standards addressing rotation/installation conventions (the standard notes correspondence with ISO 1204 in parts relating to marine/locomotive/industrial diesels), regional CMEA/SEV documents (ST СЭВ 3881-82), and national drawing/documentation rules such as the GOST series for technical documentation (e.g., GOST 2.601 and later editions governing marking and designation practices). Users should consult applicable up‑to‑date national/regional versions of documentation standards when preparing drawings and manuals.

Keywords

rotation direction, crankshaft rotation, right-hand rotation, left-hand rotation, reciprocating internal combustion engine, power take-off shaft, observer position, engine nameplate, GOST 22836-77, designation of rotation.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 22836-77 is a technical standard that defines how to determine and designate the direction of rotation for reciprocating (piston) internal combustion engines and how that information must appear in documentation and on nameplates.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the observer’s location for viewing the shaft, the definition of "right" (clockwise) and "left" (counterclockwise) rotation relative to that observer, rules for engines with power take‑off at both shaft ends, marking and documentation requirements, and exceptions for certain older engines.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Engine manufacturers, designers, technical documentation authors, shipyards, locomotive and industrial equipment builders, maintenance and commissioning teams, and regulatory or classification bodies use the standard to ensure consistent designation of rotation direction.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The standard was introduced on 1 January 1979 and includes an amendment from 1983. It is listed in official catalogues and library records as in force; users should verify the current legal or regulatory status in their jurisdiction and check for any newer national or international replacements when applying the rule set in modern contracts.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: GOST 22836-77 is a standalone standard addressing rotation direction but is commonly used together with other GOST/ISO standards governing internal combustion engines, technical drawing/documentation practices and related safety or installation standards.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Rotation direction; crankshaft; right/left rotation; observer position; power take‑off; nameplate marking; reciprocating internal combustion engine; GOST 22836-77.