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Simultaneous measurement of conveyor belt speed and vibration using an electrostatic sensor array

  • Yonghui Hu
  • , Lijuan Wang
  • , Xiaoyu Wang
  • , Xiangchen Qian
  • , Yong Yan

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Abstract

Accurate and reliable measurement of conveyor belt speed and vibration is of great importance in a variety of production and manufacturing industries. This paper presents the design, implementation and experimental assessment of an electrostatic sensor array for simultaneous measurement of conveyor belt speed and vibration in an on-line, continuous and non-contact manner. The sensor array is arranged in a 2×3 matrix, with the belt running between two rows, each having three identical sensing elements. The three signals in a row are cross-correlated for speed calculation and the results are fused to give accurate measurement. The dominant vibration mode of the belt is identified by analyzing the spectra of the sensor signals in a column. Experiments conducted on a purpose-built test rig show that the system can measure belt speed with relative error less than ±1.25% over the range of 2 to 10 m/s. Both the dominant vibration frequency and amplitude increase with the belt speed, but the amplitude will saturate when the belt stretch limit is reached at a higher belt speed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference - The "Measurable" of Tomorrow
Subtitle of host publicationProviding a Better Perspective on Complex Systems, I2MTC 2015 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages757-761
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781479961139
DOIs
StatePublished - 6 Jul 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event2015 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, I2MTC 2015 - Pisa, Italy
Duration: 11 May 201514 May 2015

Publication series

NameConference Record - IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference
Volume2015-July
ISSN (Print)1091-5281

Conference

Conference2015 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, I2MTC 2015
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityPisa
Period11/05/1514/05/15

Keywords

  • Conveyor belt
  • Cross-correlation
  • Electrostatic sensor
  • Non-contact measurement
  • Sensor array
  • Strip speed
  • Strip vibration

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