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System and method for blind fault detection for rotating machinery

US8963733B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2012
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01M13/045
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system includes more sensors configured to measure one or more characteristics of rotating equipment and a blind fault detection device. The blind fault detection device includes an input interface configured to receive at least one input signal from the one or more sensors. The blind fault detection device also includes a processing unit configured to identify a fault in the rotating equipment using the at least one input signal. The blind fault detection device further includes an output interface configured to provide an indicator identifying the fault. The processing unit is configured to identify the fault by determining at least one family of frequencies related to at least one sensor point, determining an average energy for the at least one sensor point based on the at least one family of frequencies, and comparing the average energy to a baseline value.

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