Validating accelerometers for rotating machinery in structural health monitoring applications

Theresa Loss, Oliver Gerler, Alexander Bergmann

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    Abstract

    Improving safe operation of rotating machinery by using structural health monitoring (SHM) relies on robustness and reliability of the sensors being used. Prior analysis of single components is crucial, particularly if the system is mounted in remote and inaccessible areas. In our approach, a three-step process was pursued to evaluate accelerometers in SHM applications: accelerometer selection, protective coating evaluation and characterization of sensors before mounting. Uncertainty analysis of accelerometers was used for selecting components comprehensively. The influence of protective coating was evaluated by analyzing eigenfrequencies of the coating volume. Sensors were finally validated with two setups inspired by the properties of rotating machinery. The approach highlights the importance of controlled component selection and reasonable characterization of sensors to increase the benefit of SHM in rotating machinery.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationStructural Health Monitoring 2019
    Subtitle of host publicationEnabling Intelligent Life-Cycle Health Management for Industry Internet of Things (IIOT) - Proceedings of the 12th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring
    EditorsFu-Kuo Chang, Alfredo Guemes, Fotis Kopsaftopoulos
    PublisherDEStech Publications, Inc
    Pages1039-1046
    Number of pages8
    ISBN (Electronic)9781605956015
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2019
    Event12th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring: Enabling Intelligent Life-Cycle Health Management for Industry Internet of Things (IIOT), IWSHM 2019 - Stanford, United States
    Duration: 10 Sept 201912 Sept 2019

    Publication series

    NameStructural Health Monitoring 2019: Enabling Intelligent Life-Cycle Health Management for Industry Internet of Things (IIOT) - Proceedings of the 12th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring
    Volume1

    Conference

    Conference12th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring: Enabling Intelligent Life-Cycle Health Management for Industry Internet of Things (IIOT), IWSHM 2019
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityStanford
    Period10/09/1912/09/19

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Computer Science Applications
    • Health Information Management

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