Diagnostics of worm gears with vibration analysis

Faris Elasha, David Mba, Cristobal Ruiz Cárcel G Kiat, I. Nze, G. Yebra

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Abstract

Application of vibration analysis in diagnostics of faults within worm gearboxes is fraught with difficulty. However, these types of gears are widely used in many industries and substantial cost may arise from their maintenance due to undetected failures. The health condition of three different worm gearboxes was evaluated using a number of vibration signal analysis techniques including spectral Kurtosis and enveloping in order to identify the existence of faults. It is concluded that diagnosis of faults is feasible as long as the appropriate analysis technique is employed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication11th International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Machinery Failure Prevention Technologies, CM 2014 / MFPT 2014
Place of PublicationNorthampton
PublisherBritish Institute of Non-destructive Testing
Pages710-718
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9781634395052
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event11th International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Machinery Failure Prevention Technologies, CM 2014 / MFPT 2014 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Duration: 10 Jun 201412 Jun 2014

Conference

Conference11th International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Machinery Failure Prevention Technologies, CM 2014 / MFPT 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityManchester
Period10/06/1412/06/14

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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