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Online continuous detection of an unbalanced metallic shaft using electrostatic sensors

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Abstract

Vibration detection and measurement of a rotary shaft is essential for the diagnosis and prognosis of industrial rotating machinery. However, the imbalance of a shaft, as quantified through vibration displacement, is the most common cause of machine vibration. The objective of this study is to develop a novel technique through electrostatic sensing for the online, continuous and non-contact detection of the imbalance fault of a rotary shaft. A mathematical model is established to extract useful information about the shaft displacement vibration from the simulated signal in the frequency domain. Experimental tests were conducted on a purpose-built test rig to detect the displacement vibration of the shaft at different rotational speeds (400, 800 and 1200 rpm). A normal shaft and an eccentric shaft were tested with the output signals from the electrostatic sensor analyzed. The effectiveness of the proposed method is verified through experimental tests and computational simulation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationI2MTC 2018 - 2018 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference
Subtitle of host publicationDiscovering New Horizons in Instrumentation and Measurement, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538622223
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 Jul 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event2018 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, I2MTC 2018 - Houston, United States
Duration: 14 May 201817 May 2018

Publication series

NameI2MTC 2018 - 2018 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference: Discovering New Horizons in Instrumentation and Measurement, Proceedings

Conference

Conference2018 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, I2MTC 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHouston
Period14/05/1817/05/18

Keywords

  • Displacement
  • Electrostatic Sensors
  • Fault detection
  • Imbalance
  • Rotating machinery
  • Vibration

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