Structural Change Quantification in Rotor Systems Based on Measured Resonance and Antiresonance Frequencies

2013 ◽  
Vol 136 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam C. Wroblewski ◽  
Alexander H. Pesch ◽  
Jerzy T. Sawicki
Keyword(s):  
Structural Change ◽  
Frequency Response ◽  
Numerical Optimization ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Response Functions ◽  
Frequency Response Functions ◽  
Magnetic Actuators ◽  
Rotor Systems ◽  
Spatial Domains

A structural change quantification methodology is proposed in which the magnitude and location of a structural alteration is identified experimentally in a rotor system. The resonance and antiresonance frequencies are captured from multiple frequency response functions and are compared with baseline data to extract frequency shifts due to these features. The resulting expression contains sufficient information to identify the dynamic characteristics of the rotor in both the frequency and spatial domains. A finite element model with carefully selected tunable parameters is iteratively adjusted using a numerical optimization algorithm to determine the source of the structural change. The methodology is experimentally demonstrated on a test rig with a laterally damaged rotor and the frequency response functions are acquired through utilization of magnetic actuators positioned near the ball bearings.

Structural Change Quantification in Rotor Systems Based on Measured Resonance and Antiresonance Frequencies

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam C. Wroblewski ◽  
Alexander H. Pesch ◽  
Jerzy T. Sawicki
Keyword(s):  
Structural Change ◽  
Frequency Response ◽  
Numerical Optimization ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Response Functions ◽  
Frequency Response Functions ◽  
Magnetic Actuators ◽  
Rotor Systems ◽  
Spatial Domains

A structural change quantification methodology is proposed in which the magnitude and location of a structural alteration is identified experimentally in a rotor system. The resonance and antiresonance frequencies are captured from multiple frequency response functions and are compared with baseline data to extract frequency shifts due to these features. The resulting expression contains sufficient information to identify the dynamic characteristics of the rotor in both the frequency and spatial domains. A finite element model with carefully selected tunable parameters is iteratively adjusted using a numerical optimization algorithm to determine the source of the structural change. The methodology is experimentally demonstrated on a test rig with a laterally damaged rotor and the frequency response functions are acquired through utilization of magnetic actuators positioned near the ball bearings.

Crack Identification in a Rotating Shaft via the Reverse Directional Frequency Response Functions

2009 ◽  
Vol 131 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun-Ho Seo ◽  
Chong-Won Lee ◽  
K. C. Park
Keyword(s):  
Frequency Response ◽  
Transverse Crack ◽  
Crack Identification ◽  
Response Functions ◽  
Flexible Rotor ◽  
Rotating Shaft ◽  
Frequency Response Functions ◽  
Rotor Systems ◽  
Crack Location ◽  
Reference Map

A method is proposed for identifying the location of an open transverse crack in flexible rotor systems by modeling the crack as a localized element with rotating asymmetry. It exploits the strong correlations between the modal constants of the reverse directional frequency response functions (r-dFRFs) and the degree and location of asymmetry. A map of the modal constants of the r-dFRFs for all elements is constructed to identify the location of crack by comparing the identified modal constants to those of the reference map. This paper also addresses practical issues associated with measurement noises and limited number of sensors. The proposed crack identification method is finally applied to a flexible rotor system with an open transverse crack in order to demonstrate the identification procedure for detection of the crack location.

scholarly journals Identification of relevant acoustic transfer paths for WT drivetrains with an operational transfer path analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Schünemann ◽  
R. Schelenz ◽  
G. Jacobs ◽  
W. Vocaet
Keyword(s):  
Path Analysis ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Frequency Response ◽  
Mechanical System ◽  
Reference Point ◽  
Response Functions ◽  
Frequency Response Functions ◽  
Transfer Path ◽  
Transfer Path Analysis ◽  
Turbine Model

AbstractThe aim of a transfer path analysis (TPA) is to view the transmission of vibrations in a mechanical system from the point of excitation over interface points to a reference point. For that matter, the Frequency Response Functions (FRF) of a system or the Transmissibility Matrix is determined and examined in conjunction with the interface forces at the transfer path. This paper will cover the application of an operational TPA for a wind turbine model. In doing so the path contribution of relevant transfer paths are made visible and can be optimized individually.

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