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We introduce an approach for damage detection in gearboxes based on the analysis of sensor data with the multi-resolution dynamic mode decomposition (mrDMD). The application focus is the condition monitoring of wind turbine gearboxes under…
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The damage detection problem in mechanical systems, using vibration measurements, is commonly called Structural Health Monitoring (SHM). Many tools are able to detect damages by changes in the vibration pattern, mainly, when damages induce…
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Most wind turbines are remotely monitored 24/7 to allow for an early detection of operation problems and developing damage. We present a new fault detection method for vibration-monitored drivetrains that does not require any feature…
Wind turbines are subjected to continuous rotational stresses and unusual external forces such as storms, lightning, strikes by flying objects, etc., which may cause defects in turbine blades. Hence, it requires a periodical inspection to…
Condition and structural health monitoring (CM/SHM) is a pivotal component of predictive maintenance (PdM) strategies across diverse industrial sectors, including mechanical rotating machinery, aircraft structures, wind turbines, and civil…
A growing number of wind turbines are equipped with vibration measurement systems to enable a close monitoring and early detection of developing fault conditions. The vibration measurements are analyzed to continuously assess the component…
The wind energy industry has been experiencing tremendous growth and confronting the failures of wind turbine components. Wind turbine gearbox malfunctions are particularly prevalent and lead to the most prolonged downtime and highest cost.…
Structural health monitoring (SHM) tasks like damage detection are crucial for decision-making regarding maintenance and deterioration. For example, crack detection in SHM is crucial for bridge maintenance as crack progression can lead to…
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The use of machine learning in Structural Health Monitoring is becoming more common, as many of the inherent tasks (such as regression and classification) in developing condition-based assessment fall naturally into its remit. This chapter…