Comparison of Torsional Vibration Measurement Techniques

2013 ◽  
pp. 453-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl Janssens ◽  
Laurent Britte
Keyword(s):  
Torsional Vibration ◽  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
Vibration Measurement

Discussion of the Available Methods for Blade Vibration Measurement

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. O. Al-Bedoor
Keyword(s):  
Torsional Vibration ◽  
Performance Monitoring ◽  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
Pressure Fluctuations ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Vibration Measurement ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Main Rotor ◽  
Blade Vibration ◽  
Indirect Approach

Blade vibration has been recognized as one major and costly cause of failure in turbo-machinery. Its vibration measurement has attracted many investigators where until now there is no single reliable approach can be identified. Blade vibration measurement techniques can be classified into two broad categories, namely; (1) the direct approach that includes using strain gages, optical/laser methods, etc., to monitor directly the blade motion at one or more points on the blade span, (2) the indirect approach by extracting some vibration information form the lateral main rotor vibration and the casing/bearing cap vibration, pressure fluctuations, performance monitoring and thermal changes. Recently, a new indirect method has received attention of investigators which is monitoring the torsional vibration of the main rotor. This technique has been investigated by theoretical and experimental studies. The direct and indirect techniques are described in this survey paper and advantages and draw backs are discussed. From the results of this survey it seems that the indirect approach using the torsional vibration measurement is the most promising among all indirect techniques and further theoretical and experimental investigations are recommended.

Measurement of Torsional Vibration in Rotating Machinery

1986 ◽  
Vol 108 (4) ◽  
pp. 565-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. Vance ◽  
R. S. French
Keyword(s):  
Torsional Vibration ◽  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
Time History ◽  
Rotating Machinery ◽  
Drive Train ◽  
Vibration Measurement ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
System A ◽  
History Of

Five techniques for measurement of torsional vibration in a drive train are described, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each. Two laboratory test rigs, designed and constructed for experimental evaluation of various torsional vibration measurement techniques, are described. The measurement techniques investigated fall into three categories: a) those using signals from strain gages, b) those using signals from a magnetically transduced gear, and c) using signals optically transduced from a special tape applied to the shaft. One of the techniques described requires no specialized instrumentation other than a spectrum analyzer, which is now typically available in plants with rotating machinery. Another technique is capable of producing a detailed time history of torsional oscillations during acceleration of the drive train (i.e., startup), using a time interval measurement system. A comparison of results from the various techniques is given, and recommendations are made for several types of applications.

scholarly journals Experimental Study of the Shaft Penetration Factor on the Torsional Dynamic Response of a Drive Train

Machines ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans Meeus ◽  
Björn Verrelst ◽  
David Moens ◽  
Patrick Guillaume ◽  
Dirk Lefeber
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Torsional Vibration ◽  
Torsional Stiffness ◽  
Vibration Measurement ◽  
Dynamic Amplification Factor ◽  
Torsional Mode ◽  
Penetration Factor ◽  
Torsional Response ◽  
Major Interest ◽  
Drive Trains

Typical rotating machinery drive trains are prone to torsional vibrations. Especially those drive trains that comprise one or more couplings which connect the multiple shafts. Since these vibrations rarely produce noise or vibration of the stationary frame, their presence is hardly noticeable. Moreover, unless an expensive torsional-related problem has become obvious, such drive trains are not instrumented with torsional vibration measurement equipment. Excessive levels can easily cause damage or even complete failure of the machine. So, when designing or retrofitting a machine, a comprehensive and detailed numerical torsional vibration analysis is crucial to avoid such problems. However, to accurately calculate the torsional modes, one has to account for the penetration effect of the shaft in the coupling hub, indicated by the shaft penetration factor, on the torsional stiffness calculation. Many guidelines and assumptions have been published for the stiffness calculation, however, its effect on the damping and the dynamic amplification factor are less known. In this paper, the effect of the shaft penetration factor, and hence coupling hub-to-shaft connection, on the dynamic torsional response of the system is determined by an experimental study. More specifically, the damping is of major interest. Accordingly, a novel academic test setup is developed in which several configurations, with each a different shaft penetration factor, are considered. Besides, different amplitude levels, along with both a sweep up and down excitation, are used to identify their effect on the torsional response. The measurement results show a significant influence of the shaft penetration factor on the system’s first torsional mode. By increasing the shaft penetration factor, and thus decreasing the hub-to-shaft interference, a clear eigenfrequency drop along with an equally noticeable damping increase, is witnessed. On the contrary, the influence of the sweep up versus down excitation is less pronounced.

scholarly journals A Fiber Bragg Grating Based Torsional Vibration Sensor for Rotating Machinery

Sensors ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 2669 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingjing Wang ◽  
Li Wei ◽  
Ruiya Li ◽  
Qin Liu ◽  
Lingling Yu
Keyword(s):  
Optical Fiber ◽  
Fiber Bragg Grating ◽  
Torsional Vibration ◽  
Electromagnetic Interference ◽  
Vibration Sensor ◽  
Vibration Measurement ◽  
Bragg Grating ◽  
Structural Parameter ◽  
Measurement Sensitivity ◽  
Fiber System

This paper proposes a new type of torsional vibration sensor based on fiber Bragg grating (FBG). The sensor has two mass ball optical fiber systems. The optical fiber is directly treated as an elastomer and a mass ball is fixed in the middle of the fiber in each mass ball fiber system, which is advantageously small, lightweight, and has anti-electromagnetic interference properties. The torsional vibration signal can be calculated by the four FBGs’ wavelength shifts, which are caused by mass balls. The difference in the two sets of mass ball optical fiber systems achieves anti-horizontal vibration and anti-temperature interference. The principle and model of the sensor, as well as numerical analysis and structural parameter design, are introduced. The experimental conclusions show that the minimum torsional natural frequency of the sensor is 27.35 Hz and the torsional vibration measurement sensitivity is 0.3603 pm/(rad/s2).

Electronic Torsional Vibration Elimination for Synchronous Motor Driven Turbomachinery

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christof Sihler ◽  
Simon Schramm ◽  
Valerio Rossi ◽  
Andrea Lenzi ◽  
Valerio Depau
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical System ◽  
Power Electronics ◽  
Torsional Vibration ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Torque Ripple ◽  
Air Gap ◽  
Vibration Measurement ◽  
Vibration Level ◽  
Variable Speed ◽  
Electrical Drive

The oil and gas industry has a growing demand for electrically driven trains operated at variable speeds. Variable frequency electrical drives enable increased operational flexibility and energy efficiency. One drawback of power electronics driven systems is the generation of non-fundamental air-gap torque ripple components due to electrical harmonics. The air-gap torque ripple can interact with the mechanical system at natural torsional frequencies of the drive train. Uncontrolled excited torsional vibration can silently lead to coupling failure due to fatigue. The coincidence of electrical drive harmonics and natural torsional frequencies of the mechanical system is sometimes unavoidable, due to the large variable speed range of the compressor as for process requirements. For those types of applications, a damping system utilizing available power electronics has been developed that can be applied to new units but also as a retrofit solution in existing variable speed trains. Electronic torsional vibration elimination (eTVe) is based on an angular vibration measurement in the mechanical system and an interface to the existing inverter control of the electrical drive. An important milestone of the eTVe development was achieved in 2010, in site testing this new solution to Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) production trains and demonstrating that it can completely eliminate torsional vibrations. With eTVe a residual torsional vibration level was achieved that was lower than the vibration level measured while the LNG train was only gas turbine driven. This torsional performance was achieved with a standard load commutated inverter drive (LCI). LCIs are one of the most widespread electrical drive technology for gas compression trains because of excellent reliability records, and it is the only one referenced solution for electric power larger than 45 MW.

Study of Oil Starvation in Journal Bearing Using Acoustic Emission and Vibration Measurement Techniques

2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Surojit Poddar ◽  
N. Tandon
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Journal Bearing ◽  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
Peak Frequency ◽  
Vibration Measurement ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Frequency Shifts ◽  
Deformation And Fracture ◽  
Asperity Contacts ◽  
Ae Signals

Abstract This present article evaluates the state of starvation in a journal bearing using acoustic emission (AE) and vibration measurement techniques. A journal bearing requires a constant supply of oil in an adequate amount to develop a hydrodynamic film, thick enough to separate the surfaces and avoid asperity contacts. On a microscopic level, the surface interaction under starved lubrication results in deformation and fracture of asperities. This causes a proportionate increase in AE and vibration. The AE activities resulting from asperities interaction have significant energy in the frequency range of 100–400 kHz with peak frequencies in the range of 224–283 kHz. Further, the peak frequency shifts from the higher to lower side as the asperity interaction transits from the elastic to plastic contact. This information derived from the spectral analysis of AE signals can be used to develop condition monitoring parameters to proactively control the lubrication and prevent bearing failure.

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