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Radial vibration measurement of rotary shafts through electrostatic sensing and Hilbert-Huang Transform

  • Lijuan Wang
  • , Yong Yan
  • , Yonghui Hu
  • , Xiangchen Qian
  • North China Electric Power University
  • University of Kent

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Abstract

Radial vibration measurement of rotary shafts plays a significant part in condition monitoring and fault diagnosis of rotating machinery. This paper presents a novel method for radial vibration measurement through electrostatic sensing and HHT (Hilbert-Huang Transform) signal processing. The foundational characteristics of the electrostatic sensor in the vicinity of a drifting shaft are studied through Finite Element Modelling. Experimental tests were conducted on a purpose-built test rig to characterize the operating condition of the rotor at different rotational speeds (400 rpm and 600 rpm). A normal working shaft and an eccentric shaft were tested and the output signals from the electrostatic sensors were analyzed. Through empirical mode decomposition (EMD) on the electrostatic signals, the intrinsic mode functions (IMF) including the vibration information of the shaft are identified and further analyzed in the time-frequency domain. Experimental results suggest that the electrostatic sensing technique in conjunction with HHT provides a simple and cost-effective approach to radial vibration measurement of rotary shafts.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationI2MTC 2016 - 2016 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference
Subtitle of host publicationMeasuring the Pulse of Industries, Nature and Humans, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781467392204
DOIs
StatePublished - 22 Jul 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event2016 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, I2MTC 2016 - Taipei, Taiwan, Province of China
Duration: 23 May 201626 May 2016

Publication series

NameConference Record - IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference
Volume2016-July
ISSN (Print)1091-5281

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, I2MTC 2016
Country/TerritoryTaiwan, Province of China
CityTaipei
Period23/05/1626/05/16

Keywords

  • Finit Element Modelling
  • Hilbert-Huang Transform
  • electrostatic sensor
  • radial vibration measurement
  • rotary shaft

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