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Detection of a missing stator slot wedge in an electrical machine

US8847620B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2013
Grant dateSep 30, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/343
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A missing stator slot wedge in an electrical machine can be detected by analyzing a current spectrum of the machine in a high frequency area. A current spectrum is provided from a current measurement, and values of the current spectrum in the high frequency area used to determine whether a stator slot wedge is missing or not. The conclusion can be based on values of a relative current amplitude IdB or on presence of certain harmonics in the high frequency area.

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