MODEL BASED DIAGNOSTICS FOR A GEARBOX USING INFORMATION THEORY

  • Choi, J. (Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin) ;
  • Bryant, M.D. (Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin)
  • 발행 : 2002.10.21

초록

This article discusses a diagnostics method based on models, and information theory. From an extensive system dynamics bond graph model of a gearbox [1], simulated were various cases germane to this diagnostics approach, including the response of an ideal gearbox, which functions perfectly to designer's specifications, and degraded gearboxes with tooth root cracking. By comparing these cases and constructing a signal flow analogy between the gearbox and a communication channel, Shannon' s information theory [2], including theorems, was applied to the gearbox to assess system health, in terms of ability to function.

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