Control system for a failure mode testing system
US7024323B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/2698
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A control system for a failure mode testing system is described. The control system employs at least one control algorithm that enables the testing system to be operated at optimal pressure and frequency levels in order to generate a desired system response, such as a desired energy level and desired slope of the fast Fourier transform of the system response. Also described are a pressure dither system and a frequency ringing system for enhancing the operation of the actuator cylinders of the failure mode testing system. All three of the systems can be incorporated, either singularly or in combination, into a computer software program that can be employed to operate and control the failure mode testing system.
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