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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ

Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Method and system for determining static and/or dynamic, loads using inverse dynamic calibration

Номер: US20120048026A1
Принадлежит: LMS International NV

Methods and systems are described for the identification and determination of loads by inverse analysis. A new combination of instrumentation and measurements is provided which allows accurate identification/measurement of static and/or dynamic forces, or loads, working on arbitrary test-objects or systems (i.e. test objects), through measurements of the results of the loads on the test object, signals like pressures, electrical potential, magnet flux displacement, strain, etc. This procedure allows the measurement/identification of arbitrary single or multiple loads, in arbitrary combinations, and multiple directions. The procedure also allows the measurement/identification of loads with arbitrary evolution in time, including static and dynamic loads.

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22-03-2012 дата публикации

Multi-ferroic structural health monitoring systems and methods

Номер: US20120070668A1
Принадлежит: Boeing Co

A method for testing a multiple layer structure is described. The method includes monitoring strains experienced by strain sensitive, magnetic particles disbursed within an adhesive between a first layer and a second layer, and analyzing any changes in the strains experienced by the particles to determine an amount of damage or degradation to the structure.

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24-05-2012 дата публикации

Method for detection of tunnel excavation by brillouin optical time domain reflectometry

Номер: US20120130930A1
Автор: Assaf Klar, Raphael LINKER
Принадлежит: Individual

A non transitory computer readable medium and a method of detecting excavation of an underground tunnel, the method includes: propagating a light pulse through an underground optic fiber; generating detection signals responsive to Brillion scattered light resulting from the propagating of the light pulse through the underground optic fiber; wherein the detection signals represent tension values at multiple locations along the underground optic fiber; and processing the detection signals to detect excavation of the underground tunnel.

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14-06-2012 дата публикации

Strain gauge, and system for spatially locating such gauges

Номер: US20120147384A1

A strain gauge includes a substrate ( 2 ) for mounting an element ( 3 ) to be reversibly lengthened by a force applied while displaying a variation in the resistance thereof, the element ( 3 ) lengthening itself along an axis for measurement by the gauge. The gauge includes at least one contrast target ( 5, 6 ) capable of reflecting an incident light beam, the at least one contrast target ( 5, 6 ) being placed on the gauge in a predetermined position that makes it possible to predetermine the center of the axis ( 4 ), for measurement by the strain gauge ( 1 ), by detecting the position of the at least one contrast target ( 5, 6 ).

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12-07-2012 дата публикации

Distributed fibre optic diagnosis of riser integrity

Номер: US20120179390A1
Принадлежит: Schlumberger Technology Corp

A subsea riser integrity diagnosis system comprising: one or more fibres deployed along a riser, preferably along the whole length subject to any potential failure, or alternatively deployed over the interval most subject to failure, a fibre optic sensor interrogation apparatus optically coupled to the fibre(s) and operable to detect changes in temperature (DTS), vibration (CRN), or strain (FBG) sensed by the fibre optic strain sensor, and a central processor means adapted to receive multiple measurement data from the interrogation apparatus and operable to determine from the received data the current status of temperature, pressure, vibration, strain or other parameters along the riser and to determine if the status is within safe limits or whether any number of potentially damaging events has occurred and to inform the operator(s) for possible action to be taken to safeguard the integrity of the riser.

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02-08-2012 дата публикации

Embedded damage detection system for composite materials of an aircraft

Номер: US20120197482A1
Принадлежит: Boeing Co

A damage-detection apparatus for an aircraft may include a composite structure comprising embedded conductive traces. The embedded conductive traces may be for transmitting a damage-detection signal to indicate if the composite structure has been damaged.

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16-08-2012 дата публикации

Method for analyzing structure safety

Номер: US20120204646A1

The present invention discloses a method for analyzing structure safety, and the method uses valid vibration measurement signals to obtain mutual feedbacks for a structural model analysis and a calibrated structural model to simulate a disaster situation to obtain the critical force exertion and deformation scale of a structure. The method is applied to capture the stability index of the structure to analyze the structure safety or applied for a structure safety evaluation or a health monitoring, or even for a structure multi-hazards safety determination.

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

Method and system for monitoring a thin structure

Номер: US20120232833A1

A method and a system for monitoring a thin structure foresee acquiring the acceleration signals emitted by a plurality of accelerometers associated with the structure, obtaining the frequency spectrum of such signals, detecting their frequency peaks and temporal variations to calculate, for each of the frequency peaks, an average value and a statistical value that define a range of frequency values. Subsequently, at predetermined time periods, the frequency peaks are detected and, with respect to each average value, it is verified whether the corresponding peak frequency is outside of the respective range of frequency values and an error signal is generated as a function of such verification. In this case, the error signal and the processed signals of the accelerometers are sent to a remote unit where the signals are analysed to determine the state of the structure and its past data and to evaluate whether it is necessary for it to have technical personnel intervention.

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20-09-2012 дата публикации

Device for detecting shocks on a structure

Номер: US20120234110A1
Автор: Jerome Dubost
Принадлежит: AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS

A detection device ( 10 ) for shocks on a part ( 20 ) comprises a base ( 11 ) intended to be fixed by a lower face ( 111 ) onto a surface of the part ( 20 ) where the occurrence of a shock is to be detected and comprises one or more detectors ( 12 ) fixed at the base ( 11 ) and protruding with respect to the base, a detector ( 12 ) being deformed in a persistent way with a magnitude equal to or greater than a threshold magnitude As when it is subjected to a shock with an energy equal to or greater than a threshold energy Es. Under the effect of such a shock with energy Es or greater, a detector ( 12 ) is simply deformed or broken such that the visual inspection allows the occurrence of the shock to be detected.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Test apparatus for a threaded joint for oil country tubular goods

Номер: US20130019690A1
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus 1 for evaluating the performance of a threaded joint for oil country tubular goods using a first steel pipe P 1 and a second steel pipe P 2 has a base 2 which holds a first steel pipe P 1 in an upright position with an upper end of the first steel pipe P 1 extending above the base and the remainder partly disposed under ground. A support member 3 mounted on the base 2 extends alongside the first steel pipe P 1 . A second steel pipe P 2 is suspended above the first steel pipe P 1 by a suspending mechanism 4 . A threaded joint can be connected and disconnected by first and second tongs 5 and 6 which rotate the second steel pipe P 2 with respect to the first steel pipe P 1 . A stabilizer 7 mounted on the support member 3 can limit the radius of gyration of the second steel pipe P 2.

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

System and method for strain and acoustic emission monitoring

Номер: US20130111994A1
Принадлежит: Resensys LLC

A device is provided for monitoring strain and acoustic emission in an object. The device includes: a strain measurement portion operable to measure strain; an adhesive layer disposed on the strain measurement portion; and a peel-off mask disposed on the adhesive layer. In an example embodiment, the strain measurement portion includes a body, a transparent window portion, a strain measurement device and a signal processing portion. The body includes an attachment surface, wherein the adhesive layer is disposed on the attachment surface for attachment of the body to the object. The transparent window portion is arranged to enable viewing of a portion of the object through the body. The strain measurement device is disposed within the transparent window portion and is operable to generate a strain signal based on strain in the object. The signal processing portion is operable to generate a processed signal based on the strain signal.

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

Method for determinig stress in flexible joints by use of leveling means

Номер: US20130192511A1
Принадлежит: Saudi Arabian Oil Co

The invention relates to a method for determining if a flexible joint means is out of alignment, i.e., if excess torque or pressure has caused malformation or malpositioning of the joint means. This is accomplished by incorporating a flexible leveling means onto a visible surface of the joint means. The leveling means has horizontal and vertical markings which permit simple visible inspection of the joint and a simple determination of the position and condition of the joint.

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

INTERPOLATION ENGINE FOR ANALYSIS OF TIME-VARYING LOAD DATA SIGNALS

Номер: US20130204541A1
Автор: Mars William V.
Принадлежит: ENDURICA LLC

A method for analyzing fatigue life of an elastomeric component includes a step of conducting a finite element analysis to obtain a base state. A plurality of case vectors are then selected to represent a space of possible loading states that occur within a time-varying load data signal based on measurement of the elastomeric component or vehicle dynamics. For at least a portion of the case vectors, a finite element analysis is conducted at a plurality of discrete gridpoints along the case vectors starting at the base state and tracking the case vector. Using an interpolation engine, desired local solution variables for a current state may be interpolated from the finite element analyses at the plurality of discrete gridpoints. A damage calculation may then be calculated based on the desired local solution variables for the current state. 1. A method for analyzing fatigue life of an elastomeric component , the method comprising the steps of:conducting a finite element analysis to obtain a base state of the elastomeric component;selecting a plurality of case vectors to represent a space of possible loading states that occur within the time-varying load data signal; andfor at least a portion of the case vectors, conducting a finite element analysis at a plurality of discrete gridpoints along the case vectors starting at the base state and tracking the case vectors.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a step of:obtaining desired local solution variables as a function of time from the finite element analyses at the plurality of discrete gridpoints, wherein the desired local solution variables permit an interpolation of at least one of a strain history and a stress history of the elastomeric component at a desired current state.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the step of obtaining the desired local solution variables as the function of time is performed by an interpolation engine.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising a step of:performing a damage ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Wireless power transmission

Номер: US20130236038A1
Принадлежит: Airbus Operations Ltd

A method, apparatus and software are disclosed for wireless power transmission in which the power transmission frequency is optimised.

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

Hybrid virtual load monitoring system and method

Номер: US20130275059A1
Принадлежит: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp

Virtual sensors can be used to monitor the loads on the system in determining damage accumulation, remaining useful life or retirement time of the components. A virtual sensor is a mathematical construct to infer a desired system measurement (e.g. a structural load) from readily available system state parameters (e.g. speed, weight, load factors, control settings, etc.). The accuracy of the virtual sensor depends upon the mapping between the desired measurement and the state parameters. A hybrid load monitoring system and method includes one or more direct or physical sensor measurements in addition to the plurality of virtual sensors. Signals from the physical sensors are included as an input (as opposed to an output) to the mapping between system state parameters and the various target sensor feature amplitudes.

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Entropy-based impact load identification

Номер: US20130298690A1
Автор: Douglas E. Adams, Ray Bond
Принадлежит: PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Methods and apparatus for identifying the location of the load on a structure. Various embodiments include calculating a plurality of potential loading sites, assessing the statistical order of each of those predictions, and selecting regions of the structure where the load most likely occurred based on the orderliness (or randomness) of the assessments.

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

Embedded Data Acquisition

Номер: US20130333485A1
Принадлежит: Apple Inc

Embodiments are generally directed to methods and apparatuses having electronic device cover glass that includes embedded sensors. In particular, one embodiment may take the form of a device having a device housing and a cover glass coupled to the device housing. The device includes a plurality of sensors coupled to the cover glass and configured to acquire data related to stress and strain experienced by the cover glass. The plurality of sensors is embedded within the cover glass.

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27-03-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE TO ASSESS THE WEAR OF A WINDSHIELD WIPER UNIT

Номер: US20140088886A1
Автор: Dias Dominique
Принадлежит: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE

Method to estimate the wear state of wiper blades () of a vehicle windshield wiper unit (), said windshield wiper unit () comprising: at least one wiper blade () configured to wipe a windshield surface (S) when activated, at least one motor () configured to activate the at least one wiper blade (), a controller () configured to control the at least one motor (), comprising the steps: deriving a friction coefficient (B) between the at least one wiper blade () and the windshield surface (S), using the derived friction coefficient (B) to determine the wetness of the windshield surface (S), if the windshield surface (S) is dry, using the derived friction coefficient (B) to estimate the wear state of the at least one wiper blade (). 1. A method to estimate the wear state of wiper blades of a vehicle windshield wiper unit , said windshield wiper unit comprising:at least one wiper blade configured to wipe a windshield surface when activated,at least one motor configured to activate the at least one wiper blade at a wiping speed, anda controller configured to control the at least one motor,said method comprising:deriving a friction coefficient between the at least one wiper blade and the windshield surface;comparing the derived friction coefficient to a first predetermined threshold value, to determine the wetness of the windshield surface; andwhen the windshield surface is dry, comparing the derived friction coefficient to a second predetermined threshold value to estimate the wear state of the at least one wiper blade.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one motor has a power consumption claim 1 , said method further comprising dividing the power consumption by a size factor of the windshield wiping unit.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , the method further comprising dividing the derived friction coefficient by the size factor of the windshield wiping unit.4. The method as claimed in claim 2 , the windshield wiping unit wiping the windshield ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Bolt sensor

Номер: US20170003118A1
Принадлежит: Minebea Co Ltd

There is provided a bolt sensor which detects a fastened state of a bolt. The bolt sensor includes a sensor body including a through hole into which a shaft of the bolt is to be inserted, a light guide extending along an outer periphery of the sensor body, and a light source configured to emit light to the light guide based on output of the sensor body.

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Analyzing device, diagnosing device, analysis method, and computer-readable recording medium

Номер: US20200003653A1
Принадлежит: NEC Corp

Provided is an analysis device which enables highly accurate diagnosis of a structure state. An analysis device includes a system identification unit, an input modeling unit, an input generation unit, and a response calculation unit. The system identification unit identifies a model representing time evolution of a structure using a non-Gaussian random process, based on a distribution of response of the structure. The input modeling unit generates a probability model representing a distribution of an input, based on data indicating fluctuation of the input to the structure. The input generation unit generates an input signal for the structure based on the probability model. The response calculation unit random response of vibration occurring in the structure in response to the input signal, based on the model and the input signal.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

CONNECTION END FITTING OF A FLEXIBLE LINE, MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

Номер: US20190003921A1
Автор: NICOLAS Yann
Принадлежит:

An end fitting including an end part of the tubular sheath, an end section of each elongate element, an end vault, and a cover defining a chamber for receiving each end section. The end fitting includes at least one transducer for generating an ultrasonic wave guided in the elongate element, the generation transducer being placed on the elongate element in the receiving chamber, the generation transducer having a volume of less than 200 mm, in particular comprised between 20 mmand 50 mm. 1. A connection end fitting of a flexible line , the flexible line comprising at least one tubular sheath and at least one elongate element arranged around the tubular sheath , the end fitting comprising:an end part of the tubular sheath;an end section of each elongate element;an end vault and a cover defining a chamber for receiving each end section;{'sup': '3', 'at least one generation transducer configured for generating an ultrasonic wave guided in the elongate element, the at least one generation transducer being placed on the elongate element in the receiving chamber, the generation transducer having a volume of less than 200 mm.'}2. The end fitting according to claim 1 , wherein the generation transducer has a thickness claim 1 , considered relative to the sheath claim 1 , of less than 2 mm.3. The end fitting according to claim 1 , including a filler material filling the receiving chamber claim 1 , the filler material being in contact with the end section of the elongate element and covering the generation transducer.4. The end fitting according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible line comprises at least one armor ply claim 1 , the elongate element being an armor element of the armor ply.5. The end fitting according to claim 4 , wherein the flexible line comprises at least one inner armor ply and at least one outer armor ply claim 4 , the end fitting comprising at least one inner end section of at least one armor element of the inner armor ply claim 4 , and at least one outer ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

ADJUSTABLE WIDE BANDWIDTH GUIDEDWAVE (GW) PROBE FOR TUBE AND PIPE INSPECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170010179A1
Принадлежит:

A hand held portable device used for conducting inspections of tubes. The hand held portable device interfaces to a tube through an adjustable centering mechanism to ensure that the central axis of the hand held portable device is proximate to the central axis of the tube to be inspected. This can be accomplished by using a conical shaped insertion element or, movable guides that can be pressed against an interior surface of a tube to be inspected. 1. A hand-held probe (HHP) for inspecting a tube , the HHP comprising:a transducer cylinder having a shape of a cylinder with a near end and a far end and comprising one or more transducer rings, wherein each transducer ring comprises two or more mechanical wave transducers and the diameter of the transducer cylinder, at least at the far end, is less than the internal diameter of a tube to be inspected such that the far end of the transducer cylinder can be inserted into the tube; anda housing having an opening for receiving a near end of the transducer cylinder;wherein, the transducer cylinder comprises an adjustable centering mechanism (ACM) that is configured to be adjusted such that a central axis of the transducer cylinder can be substantially aligned with a central axis of the inspected tube when the transducer cylinder is inside one end of the inspected tube.2. The HHP of claim 1 , wherein the ACM comprises a conical-centering mechanism (CCM) at the far end of the transducer cylinder.3. The HHP of claim 2 , wherein the CCM comprises a plurality of stepwise conical elements.4. The HHP of claim 1 , wherein the ACM comprises claim 1 , at the far end of the transducer cylinder claim 1 , three or more guides and a pushing screw.5. The HHP of claim 4 , wherein the pushing screw is configured to push the three or more guides in the radial direction toward an interior wall of the tube.6. The HHP of claim 1 , wherein each transducer ring comprises a flexible beam per each transducer of the relevant transducer ring; ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR TEMPERATURE INSENSITIVE DAMAGE DETECTION

Номер: US20200011761A1
Автор: Pado Lawrence E.
Принадлежит:

A system for detecting damage in an aircraft structure includes an aircraft structure and a structural health monitoring (SHM) system for monitoring the health of the aircraft structure independent of temperature. The SHM system includes an actuator bonded to the aircraft structure and configured to generate a reference vibration signal having a reference amplitude that propagates through the aircraft structure at a first time, and generate a comparison vibration signal having a comparison amplitude that propagates through the aircraft structure at a second time after the first time. The comparison amplitude represents damage incurred by the aircraft structure between the first time and the second time. The SHM system includes a sensor bonded to the aircraft structure that receives the reference vibration signal and the comparison vibration signal, and a processor configured to compute a gain damage index as a function of the reference amplitude divided by the comparison amplitude. 1. A system for detecting aircraft structure damage , the system comprising:an aircraft structure; and [ generate a reference vibration signal having a reference amplitude that propagates through the aircraft structure at a first time, and', 'generate a comparison vibration signal having a comparison amplitude that propagates through the aircraft structure at a second time after the first time, the comparison amplitude representing damage incurred by the aircraft structure between the first time and the second time;, 'an actuator bonded to the aircraft structure and configured to, 'a sensor bonded to the aircraft structure and configured to receive the reference vibration signal and the comparison vibration signal; and', 'a processor configured to compute a gain damage index as a function of the reference amplitude divided by the comparison amplitude, the gain damage index enabling the SHM system to monitor the structural health of the aircraft structure independent of temperature., 'a ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

Passive wireless antenna sensor for strain, temperature, crack and fatigue measurement

Номер: US20150015275A1
Принадлежит: University of Texas System

An apparatus and method is provided for monitoring a condition of a structure using a passive wireless antenna sensor having a known resonant frequency when mounted on the structure. A signal is transmitted with sweeping frequencies around a known resonant frequency to the passive wireless antenna sensor. A signal is received from the passive wireless antenna sensor and a resonant frequency of the passive wireless antenna sensor is determined based on the received signal. The determined resonant frequency is then compared to the known resonant frequency, whereby a change in the resonant frequency indicates a change in the condition of the structure.

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

Reusable piezoelectric sensor for damage identification

Номер: US20210013393A1
Автор: Junhua Li, Sicong HE
Принадлежит: Ningbo University

A reusable piezoelectric sensor for damage identification includes a piezoelectric ceramic plate and a metal box bonded to the surface of a test piece, where a wire through hole is formed in the center of a top plate of the metal box, and a side wall of the metal box extends vertically upwards to form a striking face for being struck to remove the metal box from the test piece; the piezoelectric ceramic plate arranged in the metal box is closely and fixedly bonded to a bottom plate of the metal box; and wires of the piezoelectric ceramic plate penetrate through the wire through hole to be connected to an external impedance analyzer. The reusable piezoelectric sensor for damage identification is easy to manufacture and convenient to operate and can effectively eliminate the testing error caused by the difference of the piezoelectric ceramic plate.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

STRUCTURE EVALUATION SYSTEM AND STRUCTURE EVALUATION METHOD

Номер: US20220034749A1
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According to one embodiment, a structure evaluation system according to an embodiment includes a plurality of sensors, a position locator, and an evaluator. The plurality of sensors detect elastic waves. The position locator locates positions of elastic wave sources by using the elastic waves among the plurality of elastic waves respectively detected by the plurality of sensors having an amplitude exceeding a threshold value determined according to positions of the sources of the plurality of elastic waves and the positions of the plurality of disposed sensors. The evaluator evaluates a deteriorated state of the structure on the basis of results of the position locating of the elastic wave sources which is performed by the position locator. 1. A structure evaluation system comprising:a plurality of sensors which detect elastic waves;a position locator which locates positions of elastic wave sources on the basis of the plurality of elastic waves respectively detected by the plurality of sensors;a density distribution generator which generates an elastic wave source density distribution representing a distribution of densities of the elastic wave sources on the basis of results of the position locating of the elastic wave sources which is performed by the position locator;a corrector which corrects an elastic wave source density distribution serving as a comparison target which is obtained in advance by a sound structure by using a correction magnification for correcting the elastic wave source density distribution serving as a comparison target, in accordance with positions of the plurality of disposed sensors; andan evaluator which evaluates a deteriorated state of the structure on the basis of the elastic wave source density distribution generated by the density distribution generator and the elastic wave source density distribution serving as a comparison target which is corrected by the corrector.2. The structure evaluation system according to claim 1 , further ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING A STRUCTURAL FAULT IN A STRUCTURE

Номер: US20170016801A1
Автор: Nikles Marc
Принадлежит:

A method for detecting a structural fault in a structure includes the steps of, (a) performing a Brillouin measurement at a point along a sensing optical fiber which operably cooperates with the structure, to obtain a Brillouin gain spectrum at that point; (b) identifying at least two curves which, when added together, best fit the Brillouin gain spectrum; (c) identifying if peaks of the least two curves occur at different frequencies so as to determine if the structure has a structural fault. There is further provided a corresponding apparatus for detecting a structural fault in a structure. 1. A method for detecting a structural fault in a structure , comprising the steps of , (a) performing a Brillouin measurement at a point along a sensing optical fiber which operably cooperates with the structure , to obtain a Brillouin gain spectrum at that point;(b) identifying at least two curves which, when added together, best fit the Brillouin gain spectrum;(c) identifying if peaks of the least two curves occur at different frequencies so as to determine if the structure has a structural fault.2. The method of wherein the structure comprises at least one of a pipe claim 1 , riser claim 1 , umbilical claim 1 , power cable.3. The method of wherein the structural fault is a structural fault which gives rise to strain or compression in the structure.4. The method of wherein the structural fault is a crack through which fluid leaks out of the structure or fluid leaks into the structure.5. The method according to comprising the steps of claim 4 , identifying out of the least two curves claim 4 , the curve whose peak occurs at a frequency which is within +−10 MHz of the frequency at which the peak of the Brillouin gain spectrum occurs claim 4 , as being a reference curve and determining if hot or cold fluid is leaking through the structure at the structural fault based on whether the peak of the other of the at least two curves is offset to the right or offset to the left of the ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

NONDESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION TOOLS FOR TIMBER DISTRIBUTION POLES, AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20190017896A1
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Electronic nondestructive inspection tools for timber distribution poles are provided herein. An electronic nondestructive inspection tool includes a vibration sensor configured to perform a vibration measurement of a timber distribution pole. In some embodiments, the electronic nondestructive inspection tool includes a processor configured to perform operations including estimating decay of the timber distribution pole, using the vibration measurement and a physics model of the timber distribution pole; and outputting an indication of the decay of the timber distribution pole. Related methods are also provided. 1. A first electronic device configured to perform vibration-based condition assessment of a timber distribution pole , the first electronic device comprising:a vibration sensor configured to perform a vibration measurement of the timber distribution pole;wireless communications circuitry configured to provide wireless communications with a second electronic device that is spaced apart from the timber distribution pole;a processor;a storage medium coupled to the processor and comprising computer readable program code that when executed by the processor causes the processor to perform operations comprising estimating decay of the timber distribution pole, using the vibration measurement and a physics model of the timber distribution pole; andan output interface configured to output an indication of the decay of the timber distribution pole to a user of the first electronic device.2. The first electronic device of claim 1 ,wherein the indication of the decay comprises an indication of whether it is safe for the user to climb the timber distribution pole, andwherein the output interface comprises an indicator light, a speaker, and/or a display screen of the first electronic device that is configured to output the indication of whether it is safe for the user to climb the timber distribution pole.3. The first electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the vibration ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Integration of Digital Image Correlation with Acoustic Emission

Номер: US20190017968A1
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An inventive approach is disclosed to integrate Digital Image Correlation (DIC) with the Acoustic Emission method that may be used for structural health monitoring and assessment of critical structural components in civil, mechanical, and aerospace industries. The inventive approach relies on passively recording acoustic emission across the specimen being tested and activating the DIC cameras automatically to measure deformation on the specimen's surface. The resulting acousto-optic system can be used to determine damage initiation, progressive damage development, identify critical regions and make lifetime predictions of the tested specimen. 1. A nondestructive method of determining the structural integrity of a specimen as a load is applied to the specimen , the method comprising the steps of:attaching at least one acoustic sensor to the specimen;applying a contrasting pattern on the surface of the specimen;calibrating a pair of stereoscopic cameras at the contrasting pattern;passively recording acoustic stress waves propagating in the specimen in an Acoustic Emission (AE) system electronically coupled to the at least one acoustic sensor;triggering operation of the cameras by the AE system;measuring deformation in the specimen based on load-induced movement of the contrasting pattern in a Digital Image Correlation (DIC) system, the DIC system being electronically coupled to the cameras; andcorrelating acoustic stress waves and strain data to determine the structural health of the specimen.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , after calibrating the cameras at the contrasting pattern claim 1 , applying a load to the specimen.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the load applying step comprises attaching the specimen to a load applying test stand.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one acoustic sensor and the cameras are electrically connected to the test stand.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein a ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

METHODS FOR PERFORMING TASKS IN A TANK CONTAINING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

Номер: US20210018396A1
Принадлежит: TANKBOTS, INC.

A method of performing a selected task in a tank containing an energetic substance uses an inherently safe mobile platform that includes a marker detector, a control unit, a power supply, a propulsion system, and an inherently safe enclosure. The inherently safe enclosure prevents a spark occurring inside the inherently safe enclosure from passing to an exterior of the inherently safe enclosure. All spark-generating components of the mobile platform are positioned inside the inherently safe enclosure. The method includes lowering the mobile platform into the tank, at least partially submerging the mobile platform in the energetic substance, and detecting a marker using the marker detector. No active physical carrier connects the mobile platform to an object exterior of the tank while the mobile platform is in the tank. 112-. (canceled)14. The method of claim 13 , further comprising: configuring the at least one inherently safe enclosure to not exhibit plastic deformation that forms a path allowing a spark occurring inside the at least one inherently safe enclosure from passing to an exterior of the at least one inherently safe enclosure after an interior of the at least one inherently safe enclosure is subjected to at least three and one-half bar for at least ten seconds.15. The method of claim 13 , further comprising: configuring the mobile platform to have at least two different degrees of freedom in the tank; and moving the mobile platform along the at least two different degrees of freedom using the propulsion system.16. The method of claim 13 , further comprising: configuring the mobile platform to weigh less than 10 claim 13 ,000 pounds.17. The method of claim 13 , further comprising: programming the at least one control unit to determine a heading for the mobile platform based on the at least one detected marker claim 13 , the heading being used to generate the at least one control signal.18. The method of claim 13 , further comprising:configuring the at ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

ARTICLE SORTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20200023410A1
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An article sorting apparatus, comprising a sorting mechanism () that performs sorting operation to convey an inspected articles (W) in one of a plurality of sorting directions (D D and D); and a control unit that receives a sorting control signal (RJ) and controls operation of the sorting mechanism (), wherein the sorting mechanism () includes rejection arms () that change posture between a rejection posture that the rejection arms contact with the article (W) to change the conveyance direction to a specific sorting direction (D or D) and a pass allowance posture that the rejection arms allow the article (W) to pass without contacting with the article, and air cylinders (A, B) that operate the rejection arms to change the posture thereof, and an acceleration sensor () and a detection unit () and a deterioration determination circuit () that determine the deterioration of the movable portion (M). 1. An article sorting apparatus , comprising:a sorting mechanism that performs sorting operation so as to convey articles to be conveyed after a predetermined inspection in one of a plurality of sorting directions; anda control unit that receives a sorting control signal corresponding to a result of the inspection and controls operation of the sorting mechanism, whereinthe sorting mechanism includes a sorting member that changes posture between a first sorting posture that the sorting member contacts with the article being conveyed to change a conveyance direction of the article to a specific sorting direction and a second sorting posture that the sorting member allows the article to pass in the conveyance direction without contacting with the article, and an actuator that operates the sorting member to change the posture thereof,the article sorting apparatus is provided with a vibration detection unit that detects vibration of a movable portion from the actuator of the sorting mechanism to the sorting member, andthe control unit determines a deterioration state of the ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DAMAGE EVALUATION OF STRUCTURAL ASSETS

Номер: US20220042875A1
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A plurality of strain values are received from a plurality of sensors permanently attached to an asset configured to carry a load. A strain profile of the asset is monitored based on the plurality of strain values. Additional information about the asset is received. A load rating factor is monitored based on the additional information and the strain profile. An equivalent accumulated damage factor is monitored based on the load rating factor. A remaining life prediction for the asset is calculated based on the strain profile and the equivalent accumulated damage factor. 1. A method comprising:receiving a plurality of strain values from a plurality of sensors permanently attached to an asset configured to carry a load;monitoring a strain profile of the asset based on the plurality of strain values;receiving additional information about the asset;monitoring a load rating factor based on the additional information and the strain profile;monitoring an equivalent accumulated damage factor based on the load rating factor; andcalculating a remaining life prediction for the asset based on the strain profile and the equivalent accumulated damage factor.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining potential damage accumulation based on the strain profile and wherein calculating the remaining life prediction for the asset comprises calculating a remaining life prediction for the asset based on the potential damage accumulation and the equivalent accumulated damage factor.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising monitoring one or more metrics comprising an estimation of stress under a typical load claim 2 , an average daily damage claim 2 , and a predicted traffic load claim 2 , and wherein the potential damage accumulation is based on the one or more metrics.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising receiving a stress-life curve of the asset claim 2 , and wherein monitoring the potential damage accumulation comprises monitoring the potential damage ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

REMOTE TOWER MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200025644A1
Автор: Brinker David G.
Принадлежит: Smart Tower Systems LLC

A tower monitoring system for monitoring a remote tower for structural evaluation and analysis. The tower monitoring system includes a sensor unit that takes tower data readings that include displacement readings. The sensor unit provides the tower data readings to a ground control unit near the tower. A remote server is in communication with the ground control unit and includes a secondary source of data, such as historical data of the tower, current data or historic data from nearby towers, and nearby weather and geological data. The monitoring system implements a modal analysis to determine contributions to the displacement readings and alarms an operator if the modal readings indicate structural stress beyond a predetermined threshold. Data is saved and can be used in a trend analysis to review any changes in the tower displacement readings over a period of time. 1. A tower monitoring system , comprising:a sensor unit for attachment to a tower and having at least one displacement sensor to obtain displacement readings reference to the principle axes of the structure;a remote server in communication with the sensor unit for receiving and saving the displacement readings; anda processor configured to review the displacement readings and perform a modal analysis that separates mean displacement from the displacement readings due to at least one mode of oscillation of the tower.2. The tower monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the processor converts the displacement readings into the at least one mode as a frequency representation.3. The tower monitoring system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one mode includes a first mode and a second mode claim 2 , the first mode including the natural frequency.4. The tower monitoring system of claim 2 , wherein the remote server includes predetermined threshold values and the processor is further configured to compare the at least one mode to the predetermined threshold values and generate an alarm if the predetermined ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

WEAR SENSING LINER

Номер: US20220048037A1
Автор: ZEC Dragan
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A wear sensing liner for a comminution apparatus. The wear sensing liner comprising: a liner body comprising; a wear surface side defining a wear surface; and an opposed, operatively rear surface side; and at least one sensor carried by the liner body. The at least one sensor being carried by the liner body to sense wear of the wear surface side of the liner body. The at least one sensor being configured to degrade in response to wear of the wear surface side of the liner body and to output a signal representative of the wear of the wear surface side of the liner body. 1. A wear sensing liner for a comminution apparatus , the wear sensing liner comprising:{'claim-text': ['a wear surface side defining a wear surface;', 'an opposed, operatively rear surface side;', 'an insert; and', 'at least one sensor carried by the liner body, the at least one sensor being carried by the liner body to sense wear of the wear surface side of the liner body, the at least one sensor being configured to degrade in response to wear of the wear surface side of the liner body and to output a signal representative of the wear of the wear surface side of the liner body;'], '#text': 'a liner body comprising;'}wherein the at least one sensor comprises a rigid sleeve configured to mount the at least one sensor to the liner body, andwherein the insert is configured to receive the rigid sleeve when the at least one sensor is mounted to the liner body.2. The wear sensing liner of claim 1 , wherein a distal end of the at least one sensor is aligned with the wear surface of the liner body.3. The wear sensing liner of claim 1 , wherein the output signal corresponds to a physical parameter associated with the liner body claim 1 , the physical parameter being representative of the wear of the wear surface side of the liner body.4. The wear sensing liner of claim 3 , wherein the physical parameter is a depth of the liner body in a region of the at least one sensor.5. The wear sensing liner of claim 1 , ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

ABRADING TOOL FOR SENSING VIBRATION

Номер: US20200030936A1
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A computing system may send and receive data from a variety of other devices, such as abrading tools and consumable abrasive products. The computing system may use this data for various purposes, such as tracking worker vibration dosage, monitoring inventory, promoting use of personal protective equipment, and other purposes. 1. An abrading tool comprising:a drive component configured to move a consumable abrasive product;one or more sensors, wherein the one or more sensors comprise a vibration sensor configured to measure a vibration level of the abrading tool;a communication unit configured to communicate with one or more external devices, wherein the communication unit is configured to send, to the one or more external devices, data based on one or more measurements from the one or more sensors; andone or more light emitting devices (LED) configured to indicate the vibration level of the abrading tool to a user.25-. (canceled)6. The abrading tool of claim 1 , wherein:the abrading tool further comprises a vibration sensor generating vibration measurements of the abrading tool, andthe abrading tool further comprises a microcontroller configured to perform an action in response to determining, based on the vibration measurements generated by the vibration sensor, that a user of the abrading tool has received a vibration dose greater than or equal to a threshold.7. The abrading tool of claim 6 , wherein:the communication unit is configured to receive an indication of a vibration dose already received by the user of the abrading tool, andthe microcontroller is configured to perform the action in response to determining, based on the vibration measurements generated by the vibration sensors and the indication of the vibration dose already received by the user, that the user has received the vibration dose greater than or equal to the threshold.8. The abrading tool of claim 6 , wherein performing the action comprises generating a warning.9. The abrading tool of claim 6 ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

AMPLITUDE-MODULATING VIBRATOR FOR PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE MODELING

Номер: US20200032874A1
Автор: AMRUTHNATH Nagdev
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A vibration device for generating various vibration signatures or characteristics is provided. This various vibration signatures or characteristics allow a single vibration device to be used to test and replicate failures in a subject device across a broad range of vibration signatures or characteristics transferring to the subject device. The vibration devices includes a pair of spaced-apart plates, each defining a slot therein. An adjustable fastener connects the upper and lower plates and extends through the upper and lower elongated slots. A vibrator is fastened to the upper plate via the upper elongated slot. To enable the vibration signatures or characteristics to be varied, the fastener is adjustable in a vertical direction to alter the distance between the lower plate and the upper plate, and is adjustable in a horizontal direction along the upper and lower slots. The motor can also translate along the upper elongated slot. 1. A vibration device for generating various vibration signatures , the vibration device comprising:a lower plate having a lower elongated slot defined therein;an upper plate spaced from the lower plate by a distance and having an upper elongated slot defined therein;a fastener connecting the upper and lower plates and extending through the upper and lower elongated slots, wherein the fastener is adjustable in a vertical direction to alter the distance between the lower plate and the upper plate, and wherein the fastener is adjustable in a horizontal direction along the upper and lower slots; anda vibrator fastened to the upper plate via the upper elongated slot.2. The vibration device of claim 1 , wherein adjustment of at least one of the following alters the vibration signature of the vibration device:an adjustment of the vibrator along the upper elongated slot,an adjustment of the fastener in the vertical direction, andan adjustment of the fastener in the horizontal direction.3. The vibration device of claim 1 , wherein the lower plate ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

An automatic method for tracking structural modal parameters

Номер: US20200033226A1
Принадлежит: Dalian University of Technology

Structural health monitoring relating to an automatic method for tracking structural modal parameters. First, Natural Excitation Technique is used to transform the random responses into correlation functions and Eigensystem Realization Algorithm combined with the stabilization diagram is used to estimate modal parameters from various response segments. Then, modes from the latter response segment are classified as traceable modes or untraceable modes according to correlations between their observability vectors and subspaces of the existing reference modes. Final, traceable modes will be grouped into specified clusters with the same structural characteristics on the basis of maximum modal observability vector correlation and minimum frequency difference. Meanwhile, union of the untraceable modes and existing reference modes are updated as the new reference modes which can be applied into the next tracking process. This can track the modal parameters automatically without artificial thresholds and the specified reference modes.

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

Coating analysis system

Номер: US20200033276A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A coating analysis system and method inductively heat a component having a coating. Optionally, the component is heated while a cooling fluid flows through cooling holes extending through the component and the coating. The system and method measure rates of infrared radiation emission from the component and the coating at different locations on the component and the coating. The system and method determining bond qualities (e.g., tensile strengths of bonds) between the coating and the component at the different locations based on the rates of infrared radiation emission that are measured.

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

A sensor placement method for capturing structural local deformation and global modal information

Номер: US20200034500A1
Принадлежит: Dalian University of Technology

Sensor placement for structural health monitoring relating to modal estimation of bridge structures using structural data from strain gauges and accelerometers. Arrange strain gauges at large deformation positions of the structure for monitoring local deformation information. Adjust positions of strain gauges to include as much important displacement modal information as possible. Use strain mode shapes of strain gauge positions to estimate the displacement mode shapes of the structure and increase accelerometer to improve distinguishability of estimated displacement mode shapes, while reducing redundancy information among obtained displacement mode shapes. Different structural information contained in the strain gauges and the accelerometers are used, and placement of strain gauges can give local deformation information of key positions of the structure and obtain accurate structural displacement modal information. Placement of accelerometers improves displacement modal information obtained by estimation of strain mode shapes, and high-quality structural overall displacement modal information is obtained.

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01-05-2014 дата публикации

Prognostics And Health Management Methods And Apparatus To Predict Health Of Downhole Tools From Surface Check

Номер: US20140121973A1
Принадлежит: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

A method includes analyzing historical surface check data to train classifiers indicative of data separation between healthy and unhealthy downhole tools. The method also includes developing, based on the classifiers, prognostics health and management algorithms to predict failures in the downhole tools. 1. A method comprising:analyzing historical surface check data to train classifiers indicative of data separation between healthy and unhealthy downhole tools; anddeveloping, based on the classifiers, prognostics health and management algorithms to predict failures in the downhole tools.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein analyzing historical surface check data comprises removing noise from the historical surface check data.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein analyzing historical surface check data comprises filtering the historical surface check data based on component settings for the downhole tools.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein analyzing historical surface check data comprises detecting anomalies in the historical surface check data that indicate the data separation between the healthy and unhealthy downhole tools.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein developing prognostics and health management algorithms comprises defining functions representing the classifiers to define boundaries of healthy and unhealthy data.6. The method of claim 1 , comprising analyzing historical downhole operational data to train the classifiers.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein analyzing historical surface check data comprises identifying features indicative of the data separation between healthy and unhealthy downhole tools and filtering the historical surface check data based on the identified features.8. A method comprising:performing a surface check on a downhole tool to generate surface check data; andanalyzing the surface check data using prognostic health management algorithms to determine health of the downhole tool.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the prognostic health ...

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING

Номер: US20170046462A1
Принадлежит:

Methods and apparatus for structural health monitoring are described. In one example, a method for use in designing a structural health monitoring (SHM) system for use in monitoring a host structure is described. The method includes one or more of a process for designing SHM systems for any given piece of structural hardware, a process for evaluating a given SHM system, a method to quantify the performance of a given SHM system in comparison to current inspection processes, a finite element modeling approach to determining excitation frequencies to detect damage and for selecting the best time window to use for sensed excitation signals, a Bayesian Network based data fusion technique that fuses in environmental information (load cycles induced on the structure) with a damage index (DI) to produce crack detection and estimation of crack length, and a damage location and sensor selection technique. 1. A method for use in designing a structural health monitoring (SHM) system for use in monitoring a host structure , the SHM system including at least one actuator and at least one sensor , said method comprising:creating a first model of the SHM system using a finite element model (FEM);creating a second model of the SHM system using a FEM, wherein the first model includes structural damage and the second model does not include the structural damage;simulating signal propagation and response of the first model and the second model for a first frequency range comprising a plurality of excitation frequencies; anddetermining, based at least in part on said simulating, a second frequency range within the first frequency range in which the simulated response of the SHM system exhibits a relatively high correlation with the structural damage.2. A method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said simulating signal propagation and response comprises claim 1 , for each excitation frequency of the plurality of excitation frequencies claim 1 , simulating signal propagation and ...

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19-02-2015 дата публикации

METHODS FOR SIMULATING OXIDES IN ALUMINUM CASTINGS

Номер: US20150051879A1
Автор: Wang Qigui
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A method of simulating aluminum oxides defects in aluminum castings comprises determining the free surface area for a plurality of particles of aluminum in an aluminum melt, storing the free surface area for each particle of aluminum, tracking the free surface area change during mold filling, and calculating the total area of entrained or surface oxide films based on the free surface area change during mold filling. The method may further comprise a scalar variable method and a discrete particle method coupled together to simulate the aluminum oxide defects in aluminum castings. 1. A method of simulating aluminum oxides defects in aluminum castings comprising:determining the free surface area for a plurality of particles of aluminum in an aluminum melt;storing the free surface area for each particle of aluminum;tracking the free surface area change during mold filling; andcalculating the total area of entrained or surface oxide films based on the free surface area change during mold filling.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method is performed by a computer with at least one algorithm programmed therein.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein a scalar variable method and a discrete particle method are coupled together to simulate the aluminum oxide defects in aluminum castings.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining the total area of bifilms created claim 1 , wherein the total area of bifilms are calculated by storing the area of contact between fluid fronts meeting at angles of more than 135 degrees for each of the plurality of particles and summing over all particle areas.5. The method of further comprising determining the total area of flow marks created claim 4 , wherein the total area of flow marks are calculated by storing the area of bifilms created at temperatures below liquidus.6. The method of further comprising determining the total area of cold shuts created claim 4 , wherein the total area of cold shuts are calculated by storing the ...

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

Vibration Test-Cell with Axial Load and In-Situ Microscopy

Номер: US20220065739A1
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

A new vibration test-cell that allows a static load to be applied simultaneously with lateral vibration coupled with in-situ microscopy that allows for the ability to open a fatigue crack up to a desired gap, as well as generate acoustic emission (AE) from vibration excitation, micro-fracture events are captured by the AE measurement while the physical observation of the crack faying surfaces is performed in-situ with an optical microscope embedded in the test cell.

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING A DETERIORATION STATE IN A SUSPENSION MEMBER ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ELEVATOR BASED ON AC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS WITH SUSPENSION MEMBERS BEING ELECTRICALLY SHORT-CIRCUITED AT THEIR DISTAL ENDS

Номер: US20190047822A1
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A method for detecting a deterioration state in an elevator suspension member including electrically conductive cords uses a multiplexing unit (MU) to apply first and second alternating voltages to proximal ends of first and second groups of the cords respectively and connect the proximal end of a third group of the cords to a voltage measurement arrangement connected to a reference potential. Distal ends of the groups are connected together. A first neutral point voltage between the third proximal end and the reference potential is determined. The MU is switched to apply the first alternating voltage to the second proximal end, apply the second alternating voltage to the third proximal end and determine a second neutral point voltage between the first proximal end and the reference potential. The deterioration state of the suspension member arrangement is determined based on the first and second neutral point voltages. 112-. (canceled)13. A method for detecting a deterioration state in a suspension member arrangement for an elevator , the suspension member arrangement including a suspension member having first , second and third groups of electrically conductive cords , the method comprising the steps of:proving a multiplexing unit for selectively connecting proximal ends of the cords in two of the first, second and third groups to an alternating voltage generator arrangement having a first voltage generator for applying a first alternating voltage and a second voltage generator for applying a second alternating voltage, and for selectively connecting proximal ends of the cords in a third of the first, second and third groups to a voltage measurement arrangement for determining voltages between the connected third proximal ends and an electrical reference potential;electrically connecting distal ends of the cords in the first, second and third groups to each other via a bridge interconnection;switching the multiplexing unit into a first configuration thereby ...

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10-03-2022 дата публикации

METHOD OF DRILLING STRING ASSEMBLY FOR SECONDARY OPENING OF A PRODUCTIVE FORMATION

Номер: US20220074284A1
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A method of a drilling string assembly for drilling small-diameter branched channels, including installation of operating elements arranged in a dynamically perturbed section of a loaded part of the drilling string. Moreover, a drilling string assembly, comprising oscillators arranged as coupled oscillators, a bit, a spindle section of a bottom-hole motor, power sections of a screw bottom-hole motor, assemblies of rigid and flexible pipes, as well as a device for regulating the axial load, are installed on a test bench. Bench tests are carried out according to modelled programs of possible emergency or non-emergency operating modes of the assembly, both as a whole and of the separate elements. 1. A method for drill string assembly as a technical dynamic system of connected oscillators for drilling branched channels of small diameter , including an assembly of operating components of various natural frequency positioned in a dynamically disturbed zone of the loaded part of the drill string ,whereina drill string assembly including oscillators positioned as coupled units, a drill bit, a bearing section of the mud motor, power sections of the mud motor, rigid and coiled tubing assemblies with viscoelastic mechanical properties and different natural frequencies, and an axial load control unit, is mounted on a test benchconducting tests following modeled programs of possible emergency and emergency-free operation modes for an assembly as a whole and its individual components,measuring amplitude, vibration speed and vibration acceleration for longitudinal, transverse and torsional vibration are measured for drilling each kind of bed rock, trends for cumulative wave motion are obtained for oscillators moving with collective group speed,analyzing said obtained values are analyzed to determine areas of dynamic stability at the test bench, displacement amplitude, determining vibration speed and vibration acceleration trends for longitudinal, transverse and torsional ...

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10-03-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING STRUCTURE MODE OF VIBRATION BASED ON DIGITAL IMAGE RECOGNITION

Номер: US20220074808A1
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Disclosed is a system and method for testing a structure mode of vibration based on digital image recognition, which comprises a camera, targets, a bridge, a vertical acceleration sensor and a lateral acceleration sensor; the camera is arranged near the bridge head of the bridge; the bridge is equipped with a plurality of targets equidistantly inside guardrails on both sides; and the vertical acceleration sensor and the lateral acceleration sensor are fixedly arranged on the camera. The present application avoids the arrangement of a large number of sensors and complicated wiring in the bridge vibration detection, saves time and reduces economic cost, is convenient to operate, has relatively high precision, and has broad application prospects. 1123451332451. A system for testing a structure mode of vibration based on digital image recognition , comprising a camera () , targets () , a bridge () , a vertical acceleration sensor () and a lateral acceleration sensor (); the camera () is arranged near a bridge head of the bridge (); the bridge () is equipped with a plurality of targets () equidistantly inside guardrails on both sides; and the vertical acceleration sensor () and the lateral acceleration sensor () are fixedly arranged on the camera ().21883. The system for testing the structure mode of vibration based on digital image recognition according to claim 1 , the camera () is arranged on a camera tripod () claim 1 , and the camera tripod () is arranged near the bridge head of the bridge ().3233. The system for testing the structure mode of vibration based on digital image recognition according to claim 1 , the targets () on both sides of the bridge () are aligned correspondingly in the transverse direction of the bridge () claim 1 , and the target planes is perpendicular to the line of sight of the camera.467145676. The system for testing the structure mode of vibration based on digital image recognition according to claim 1 , also comprising a data acquisition ...

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03-03-2016 дата публикации

VIBRATION EXCITATION SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT

Номер: US20160061686A1
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The present invention provides a vibration excitation system which allows a vibration exciter to be easily mounted on/removed from a wing. The present invention is a vibration excitation system for an aircraft which imparts vibration to a main wing of an aircraft subjected to a test flight, for evaluation of vibration resistance to flutter. A vibration exciter which generates vibration is removably mounted on the main wing through a fixing structure. It is preferable that the fixing structure transmit the vibration of the vibration exciter as a shearing force to a front spar and a rear spar of the main wing. 1. A vibration excitation system for an aircraft which imparts vibration to one or both of a main wing and a tail of an aircraft subjected to a test flight , for evaluation of vibration resistance to flutter , wherein a vibration exciter which generates the vibration is removably mounted on one or both of the main wing and the tail through a fixing structure.2. The vibration excitation system for an aircraft according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing structure transmits the vibration of the vibration exciter as a shearing force to a front spar and a rear spar of one or both of the main wing and the tail.3. The vibration excitation system for an aircraft according to claim 2 , wherein the fixing structure transmits the vibration of the vibration exciter to the front spar and the rear spar along a direction of the vibration of one or both of the main wing and the tail which matches a direction required for evaluation of the vibration resistance.4. The vibration excitation system for an aircraft according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing structure has a box structure.5. The vibration excitation system for an aircraft according to claim 1 , wherein the vibration exciter is mounted on the fixing structure through a fitting and is mounted/removed along with the fitting.6. The vibration excitation system for an aircraft according to claim 1 , wherein the vibration ...

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03-03-2016 дата публикации

SCALABLE FRAMEWORK FOR MANAGING CIVIL STRUCTURE MONITORING DEVICES

Номер: US20160061687A1
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A device receives information, associated with civil structures, that includes temperature information associated with the civil structures, pressure information associated with the civil structures, stress information associated with the civil structures, vibration information associated with the civil structures, or displacement information associated with the civil structures. The device performs an analysis of the information associated with the civil structures via one or more analytics techniques, and generates analysis information based on the analysis of the information associated with the civil structures. The analysis information identifies a potential issue with at least one of the civil structures, and the device provides the analysis information for display. 1. A method , comprising: temperature information associated with the one or more civil structures,', 'pressure information associated with the one or more civil structures,', 'stress information associated with the one or more civil structures,', 'vibration information associated with the one or more civil structures, or', 'displacement information associated with the one or more civil structures;, 'the information associated with the one or more civil structures including one or more of, 'receiving, by a device, information associated with one or more civil structures,'}performing, by the device, an analysis of the information associated with the one or more civil structures via one or more analytics techniques; 'the analysis information identifying a potential issue with at least one of the one or more civil structures; and', 'generating, by the device, analysis information based on the analysis of the information associated with the one or more civil structures,'}providing, by the device, the analysis information for display.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing one or more notifications associated with the analysis information to one or more other devices associated with the ...

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01-03-2018 дата публикации

STRETCHABLE SENSOR LAYER

Номер: US20180058975A1
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A structural health monitoring system comprises: a flexible substrate configured for attachment to a structure, the flexible substrate having a plurality of sensors affixed thereon. The flexible substrate comprises a first portion configured for attachment to the structure, a second portion extending in continuous manner from the first portion, and a third portion extending in continuous manner from the second portion and being configured for attachment to the structure. The second portion includes a first section extending in continuous manner from the first portion, a second section connected between the first section and the third portion and having an edge extending in a direction different from an edge of the first section. 1. A structural health monitoring system , comprising:a flexible substrate configured for attachment to a structure, the flexible substrate having a plurality of sensors affixed thereon;wherein the flexible substrate comprises a first portion configured for attachment to the structure, a second portion extending in continuous manner from the first portion, and a third portion extending in continuous manner from the second portion and being configured for attachment to the structure; andwherein the second portion includes a first section extending in continuous manner from the first portion, a second section connected between the first section and the third portion and having an edge extending in a direction different from an edge of the first section.2. The structural health monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second portions are substantially linear portions.3. The structural health monitoring system of claim 2 , wherein the first and second portions are collectively arranged in a chevron shape in plan view.4. The structural health monitoring system of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of the first portions claim 1 , a plurality of the second portions claim 1 , and a plurality of the third portions claim 1 , each ...

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04-03-2021 дата публикации

MULTI-SENSOR WITNESS INTEGRITY SENSING PLATFORM

Номер: US20210067923A1
Принадлежит: ANALOG DEVICES, INC.

Systems and methods are provided for wirelessly communicating with multiple sensors. In particular, a multi-sensor platform is provided that acts as an intermediary node and can communicate with multiple integrity sensors. The integrity sensors are each coupled via a wired connection to the multi-sensor platform, and the multi-sensor platform is powered wirelessly by a radiofrequency transmitter. The radiofrequency transmitter can receive data from multiple sensors via one node, the multi-sensor platform, thus allowing the radiofrequency transmitter to have a static transmission beam. 1. A system for witness integrity sensing comprising:a plurality of sensors;a hotspot transceiver configured to transmit a point-to-point radiofrequency energy signal; and an antenna configured to receive the radiofrequency energy signal,', 'an energy harvesting module coupled to the antenna configured to convert the radiofrequency energy signal to charge for powering the sensor platform, and', 'a sensor multiplexer, coupled to each of the plurality of sensors via a respective plurality of wires, wherein the sensor multiplexor is configured to collect sensed data from the plurality of sensors via the respective plurality of wires., 'a sensor platform including2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a processor configured to receive the sensed data from the plurality of sensors and perform cluster-based edge-integrity analytics.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a processor configured to receive the sensed data from the plurality of sensors claim 1 , and a transceiver configured to transmit the sensed data.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the multiplexer is configured to collect the sensed data from each of the plurality of sensors sequentially.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of sensors is a structural integrity sensor.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein each of the plurality of sensors is configured to sense at least one of cracking claim 5 , ...

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28-02-2019 дата публикации

SENSING SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE INTEGRITY OF A STRUCTURE

Номер: US20190064029A1
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A sensing system () for monitoring the integrity of a structure has first and second channels ( and ) arranged for sealing onto a surface () of the structure () to form respective spaced apart first and second galleries ( and ). A fluid (F) is in the first gallery () and a fluid (F) is in the second gallery (). A measurement system () measures for a change in a pressure independent physical characteristic: a) in the first gallery (); b) in the second gallery (); c) between the first gallery () and the second gallery (); or d) a combination of two or more of a), b) and c) where the change is dependent on a mass flow of fluid from one of, or between, the sealed galleries due to a crack in the structure. The pressure independent physical characteristic of the fluid can be the conductivity of the fluid or the optical properties of the fluid. 133-. (canceled)34. A bistable sensing system for a structure the system comprising:at least a first channel and a second channel arranged for sealing to a surface of the structure to form respective spaced apart sealed first and second galleries;a fluid contained within each of the sealed galleries; anda measurement system arranged to measure a pressure independent physical characteristic (a) in the first sealed gallery; (b) in the second sealed gallery; (c) across or between different galleries; or (d) a combination of two or more of (a), (b) and (c) where the change is dependent on a mass flow of fluid from one of, or between, the sealed galleries.35. The bistable sensing system according to further comprising at least one sensing device in each of the galleries the at least one sensing device in communication with the measurement system and arranged to sense or enable the sensing of the pressure independent physical characteristic.36. The bistable sensing system according to comprising a plurality of sensing devices in each gallery.37. The bistable sensing system according to wherein the measurement system is arranged to measure ...

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27-02-2020 дата публикации

A METHOD FOR TRACKING STRUCTURAL MODAL PARAMETERS IN REAL TIME

Номер: US20200065438A1
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Structural health monitoring relating to a real-time tracking method for structural modal parameters. The Natural Excitation Technique transforms structural random responses into free decaying responses used to calculate structural modal parameters by the Eigensystem Realization Algorithm combined with the stabilization diagram. Considering influence of environmental excitation level on the number of identified modes, the reference mode list is formed by union of modes obtained from response sets in a day. Then the modes can be tracked automatically according to rules of minimum frequency difference and maximum Modal Assurance Criterion (MAC). To avoid mode mismatch problem caused by absence of threshold, frequency differences and MACs between all modes from the latter response set and all reference modes are calculated and the mode will be tracked into the cluster corresponding to the specified reference mode only in the case that their frequency difference is smallest and the MAC is largest. 1step 1: extraction of modal parameters from different response sets{'sub': 1', '2', 'z, 'sup': 'T', '(1) select a response set h as y(t)=[y(t), y(t), . . . , y(t)], t=1, 2, . . . , N, where N is number of sampling points, z is number of sensors to measure responses; transform the response set h into correlation function matrices r(τ) with various time delays τ by Natural Excitation Technique. A method for tracking structural modal parameters in real time, wherein:{'sub': ms', 'ms, '(2) construct block Hankel matrices H(k−1) and H(k) with a correlation function matrix r(τ) as'}where r(τ) represents cross correlation function between response of measurement channel i and the response of measurement channel j;{'sub': ms', 'ms', 'u, '(3) set k=1, and then the Eigensystem Realization Algorithm is implemented on the matrices H(k−1) and H(k) to calculate the modal parameters (frequencies, damping ratios and mode shapes) from the model orders ranging from δ to nδ with the increment ...

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

Support Structure Inspection Devices, Systems and Methods

Номер: US20200072814A1
Принадлежит: Hubbell Inc

Devices, systems, and methods for support structure inspection are provided. In one example implementation, a system can include one or more sensors configured to obtain data associated with a condition of a support structure, such as a utility pole. The system can include one or more processors. The system can include a communication circuit operable to communicate a data packet to a remote device. The data packet can include a payload generated based at least in part on the data associated with the condition of the utility pole. The system can include a power source operable to provide electrical power to the one or more sensors, one or more processors, and the communication circuit.

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18-03-2021 дата публикации

Dual slider mechanism

Номер: US20210080337A1
Принадлежит: Saudi Arabian Oil Co

An apparatus for automated inspection or maintenance is provided. The apparatus includes a dual slider mechanism for deploying a probe. The dual slider mechanism comprises: a frame; a probe slider configured to attach the probe; a probe linear guide coupled to the frame and configured to guide the probe slider and attached probe in a linear direction; a spring having one end attached to the probe slider; a spring slider attached to another end of the spring; and a spring linear guide coupled to the frame and configured to guide the spring slider and attached spring in the linear direction, in order to guide the probe slider and attached probe in the linear direction along the probe linear guide using the guided spring.

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18-03-2021 дата публикации

MAGNETO-OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR GUIDED WAVE INSPECTION AND MONITORING

Номер: US20210080343A1
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The present application describes a magneto-optical based guided waves system for inspection and monitoring of assets. The system has a magnetostrictive-based wave emitter for signal generation and a network of optical fiber sensors for detection, both mechanically coupled to the asset, a device with embedded software for hardware control and signal processing, and a framework capable of providing visual and analytic insights about the condition of the structure of interest. The enhancement of flaw detection, location and characterization abilities of the system are obtained through the use of high sensitivity and passive fiber optics sensors with very small size, distributed and multi-parameter sensing capabilities. 2. System according to claim 1 , wherein the angular orientation of the fiber sensors in the optical node is perpendicular relative to the direction of the propagating wave to detect longitudinal waves in the structure.3. System according to claim 1 , wherein the angular orientation of the fiber sensors in the optical node is adjusted to 45°+/−5° relative to the direction of the propagating wave to detect torsional/shear horizontal waves in the structure.4. System according to claim 1 , wherein the network of optical fiber sensors comprises at least one optical node arranged to detect longitudinal waveguides claim 1 , and at least one optical node arranged to detect torsional/shear horizontal waveguides.5. System according to claim 1 , wherein the optical node further comprises a fiber optic temperature sensor.6. System according to claim 1 , wherein the optical nodes are multiplexed in a single optical fiber.7. System according to claim 1 , wherein the mechanical coupling of the optical fiber sensors of the optical node to the structure is achieved by using an adaptive pressing device.8. System according to claim 7 , wherein a layer of newtonian or non-newtonian fluid claim 7 , acting as couplant claim 7 , is used between the optical fiber sensors of ...

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31-03-2022 дата публикации

INTEGRATED RAPID INFRASTRUCTURE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING SAME

Номер: US20220099522A1
Автор: Ham Suyun
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An integrated rapid infrastructure monitoring system for identifying defects in an underlying surface, comprising: at least one actuator; and, at least one impactor operatively connected to the actuator, wherein the actuator is configured to transition the integrated rapid infrastructure monitoring system from a first configuration with at least one of a motive force and an impact bounce force of the impactor, where the impactor is located on a first side of the integrated rapid infrastructure monitoring system, to a second configuration, where the impactor is located on a second side of the integrated rapid infrastructure monitoring system. 1. An integrated rapid infrastructure monitoring system for identifying defects in an underlying surface , comprising:at least one actuator; and,at least one impactor operatively connected to the actuator,wherein the actuator is configured to transition the integrated rapid infrastructure monitoring system from a first configuration with at least one of a motive force and an impact bounce force of the impactor, where the impactor is located on a first side of the integrated rapid infrastructure monitoring system, to a second configuration, where the impactor is located on a second side of the integrated rapid infrastructure monitoring system.2. The integrated rapid infrastructure monitoring system according to claim 1 , further comprising a high elastic cable or wire connecting each at least one actuator to each at least one impactor.3. The integrated rapid infrastructure monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one impactor is at least partially constructed at least one of metal and carbon.4. The integrated rapid infrastructure monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one actuator is configured to transition the integrated rapid infrastructure monitoring system from the second configuration to the first configuration with at least one of a motive force and an impact bounce force of the ...

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25-03-2021 дата публикации

FOUR-DIMENSIONAL CRANE RAIL MEASUREMENT

Номер: US20210088407A1
Принадлежит: Falk PLI Engineering & Surveying, Inc.

A method and system for conducting a non-contact survey of an overhead crane runway system using a survey apparatus that is alternately located in the crane bay or on a crane bridge girder. Disclosed more particularly are a method and system for testing an overhead crane runway beam 3D alignment or an overhead crane runway rail 3D alignment using a 3D laser scanner. 1. A non-contact rail survey system for overhead crane runway beams , each crane runway beam having an upper and a lower flange linked by a beam web and having a plurality of vertical beam web stiffeners positioned along the beam at intervals , with a runway rail positioned on top of the runway beam , a hot rail positioned along the upper flange of the crane runway beam , and further having crane columns with an upper end and a lower end wherein the upper end has a beam seat upon which the crane runway beam rests , the system comprising:a measurement unit configured to remain stationary during measurement of two runway rails which collectively form a runway, the measuring unit including a 3-D laser scanner configured to collect data, a support base, and an interface which transmits the data collected by the 3D laser scanner; anda computing unit including a receiver which receives the 3D laser scanner data transmitted by the interface, a data storage unit, and a processor configured to compute one or more of crane rail 3D alignment, crane runway beam 3D alignment, crane runway beam flange camber, crane runway beam web warp and lean, hot rail 3D alignment, crane column 3D position and lean, crane column beam seats, and direct span measurement.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the measurement unit is attached to a structure configured to move the measurement unit.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the structure comprises a wheeled carriage.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein the wheeled carriage is powered.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the support base of the ...

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21-03-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A FLANGE CONNECTION OF A WIND TURBINE

Номер: US20190085826A1
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The invention relates to a system and a method for monitoring a flange connection of a wind turbine, and to a corresponding wind turbine. According to the invention, one or more monitoring bodies () are mounted on one or more bolt nuts () and/or bolt heads of at least one flange connection of a wind turbine, and a circuit of the monitoring bodies () is produced with connecting cables () such that, upon rotation of a slackening bolt nut () or of a bolt head of a slackening bolt and of the monitoring body () mounted thereon, at least one connecting cable () connected to the concomitantly rotating monitoring body () becomes detached, owing to increasing tensile stress on the connecting cable (), a fault in the flange connection being signaled upon slackening of a bolt nut () or bolt. 1. A system for monitoring a flange connection of a wind turbine , comprising a plurality of bolts that are arranged adjacently to each other in openings of a flange and that are fastened with bolt nuts and/or bolt heads , and a plurality of monitoring bodies , which are mounted adjacent to each other in positive-locking and/or non-positive locking contact on the bolt nuts and/or the bolt heads of the plurality of bolts , the monitoring bodies being connected to each other , via connecting cables , to form a series circuit , wherein arrangement of the monitoring bodies on the bolt nuts and/or the bolt heads and the length of the connecting cables are selected such that , upon a sufficient slackening rotation of one of said bolt nuts or bolt heads and of the monitoring body mounted thereon , at least one connecting cable connected to the monitoring body mounted to the slackeningly rotating bolt nut or bolt head becomes detached due to a tensile stress limit value on the connecting cable being exceeded.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein each monitoring body is configured such that claim 1 , in an event of damage to or destruction of the bolt nut or the bolt head to which each ...

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05-05-2022 дата публикации

Structural vibration monitoring method based on computer vision and motion compensation

Номер: US20220138970A1
Автор: Jin Tao, LI Zhexun, YE Xiaowei
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A structural vibration monitoring method based on computer vision and motion compensation provided in the present disclosure adopts a dual-camera system for self-motion compensation. The dual-camera system consists of a primary camera and a secondary camera rigidly connected to each other. The primary camera directly measures a structure displacement. This method inevitably includes an error generated due to motion of the primary camera. Meanwhile, the secondary camera measures displacements of translation and rotation, so as to estimate a measurement error caused by the motion of the primary camera. Then, with the displacement directly measured by the main camera minus the measurement error, a corrected structure displacement is obtained, thereby truthfully and accurately monitoring vibrations of a bridge structure.

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01-04-2021 дата публикации

DOUBLE FORCE TWO SENSOR VIBRATION METHOD

Номер: US20210096038A1
Автор: OUIS Djamel

A testing apparatus, method and system for determining the ovaling mode in a cylindrical object, which may be excited through the synchronous application of two diametrically opposed identical vibrators to the outer perimeter. At least one vibration sensor transforms the vibrations to electrical voltage signals. Two vibration sensors placed at diametrically opposed locations, each halfway between the vibration inducers, may be used with a summer for adding the in phase response signals. The signal response is then converted into a digital signal and transformed into the frequency domain through a Fourier transform for determining the frequencies of the modes of interest. The resonant frequency of the ovaling mode of the element is identified and compared to that of a reference cylindrical object with comparable cross-sectional size to establish the stiffness and soundness degree of the cylindrical object. A structural integrity report including the strength and stiffness is generated. 1. A testing apparatus for determining the structural integrity of a cylindrical object , the cylindrical object having an outer surface , a height , H , and a diameter , D , comprising:{'b': '1', 'first and second vibration inducers, each attached to the outer surface of the cylindrical object at diametrically opposite positions at the same height H;'}a signal generator electrically connected to the first and second vibration inducers;{'b': '2', 'at least one vibration sensor attached at a position on the outer surface halfway between the vibration inducers and at a height H, the vibration sensor configured to output voltage signals representing sensed vibrations;'}a signal amplifier configured to amplify the voltage signals;an A/D converter configured to digitize the voltage signals; translate the digitized voltage signals to the frequency domain;', 'perform a frequency response analysis on the translated digitized voltage signals to determine the ovaling mode frequency and the ...

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05-04-2018 дата публикации

DAMAGE DETECTION OF A ROTOR BLADE OF A WIND TURBINE

Номер: US20180094620A1
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A method is proposed for detecting damage to at least one rotor blade of a wind turbine, including the following steps, monitoring during rotation of the at least one rotor blade at least one internal air condition inside a blade root of the at least one rotor blade, wherein the internal air condition is affected by a centrifugal effect pumping the air inside the at least one rotor blade from a root end towards a tip end and out of at least one hole of the at least one rotor blade, detecting damage to the at least one rotor blade based on the at least one monitored internal air condition. Further, a wind turbine and a device as well as a computer program product and a computer readable medium are suggested for performing the method. 1. A method for detecting damage to at least one rotor blade of a wind turbine , comprising the following steps: monitoring during rotation of the at least one rotor blade at least one internal air condition inside a blade root of the at least one rotor blade , wherein the internal air condition is affected by a centrifugal effect pumping the air inside the at least one rotor blade from a root end towards a tip end and out of at least one hole of the at least one rotor blade , and detecting damage to the at least one rotor blade based on the at least one monitored internal air condition.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the damage is detected when the at least one monitored internal air condition is different from a predetermined internal air condition.3. The method according to claim 1 , comprising: monitoring at least one further internal air condition inside the blade root of at least one further rotor blade claim 1 , comparing the at least one monitored internal air condition with the at least one further monitored internal air condition claim 1 , and detecting the damage to the at least one rotor blade based on the comparison.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the damage is detected when a difference between the ...

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12-05-2022 дата публикации

DISPLACEMENT MEASUREMENT APPARATUS FOR STRUCTURE

Номер: US20220146366A1
Автор: Nakano Gaku
Принадлежит: NEC Corporation

An apparatus includes an acquisition means for acquiring displacement quantity in a time-series manner, the displacement quantity being generated at a measurement part of a structure by the weight of a vehicle that travels on the structure, a detection means for detecting the size of the vehicle that passes through the structure and detecting the type of the vehicle from the size, and a control means for controlling the acquisition means on the basis of the detected type of the vehicle. 1. A displacement measurement apparatus for a structure , the apparatus comprising:a memory containing program instructions; anda processor coupled to the memory, wherein the processor is configured to execute the program instructions to:acquire displacement quantity in a time-series manner, the displacement quantity being generated at a measurement part of the structure by weight of a vehicle that travels on the structure;detect size of the vehicle that passes through the structure, and detect a type of the vehicle from the size; andcontrol the acquisition means on a basis of the detected type of the vehicle.2. The displacement measurement apparatus for the structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe detection includes detecting the size of the vehicle on a basis of a detection result by a sensor that detects a time difference between clock time that head of the vehicle passes through and clock time that tail of the vehicle passes through.3. The displacement measurement apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe detection includes detecting the size of the vehicle on a basis of an analysis result of a measurement value of an anemometer that measures strength and a direction of wind generated along with passage of the vehicle.4. The displacement measurement apparatus for the structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe detection includes detecting the size of the vehicle on a basis of a detection result by a sensor that detects whether or not the vehicle crosses a reference point ...

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28-03-2019 дата публикации

FATIGUE TESTING OF A WIND TURBINE BLADE

Номер: US20190094104A1
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The application relates to an apparatus () for fatigue testing a wind turbine blade specimen (), and to a method using such an apparatus (). The apparatus () comprises first and second support assemblies () and an actuator () for cyclically deflecting the specimen () in a first transverse direction. The first and second support assemblies () comprise first and second holders () for holding first and second ends () of the specimen (), respectively, such that the longitudinal direction () of the specimen () extends between the first and second holders (). The first and second support assemblies () are arranged such that the first and second holders () are rotatable about a second transverse direction perpendicular to the first transverse direction and to the longitudinal direction () of the specimen (). The first support assembly () is further arranged such that the first holder () is moveable in the longitudinal direction relative to the second holder () when the specimen () is deflected by the actuator () in the first transverse direction. 1. An apparatus for fatigue testing a wind turbine blade specimen comprising:a first support assembly comprising a first holder for constraining a first end of the specimen;a second support assembly comprising a second holder for constraining a second end of the specimen such that a longitudinal direction of the specimen extends between the first and second holders; andan actuator adapted to cyclically deflect the specimen in a first transverse direction at a loading position between the first and second holders;wherein the first and second support assemblies constrain the specimen from movement in the first transverse direction and are arranged such that the first and second holders are rotatable about an axis extending in a second transverse direction perpendicular to the first transverse direction and to the longitudinal direction of the specimen, and wherein the first support assembly is further arranged such that the first ...

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06-04-2017 дата публикации

MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT, MEASUREMENT METHOD, MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM

Номер: US20170097277A1
Автор: KOBAYASHI Yoshihiro
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An acquisition unit acquires the width-direction acceleration and the vertical-direction acceleration of a surface of a structure on which a moving object moves from an acceleration sensor provided in the structure on which the moving object moves. A displacement computation unit computes the vertical-direction displacement of the structure on the basis of the vertical-direction acceleration. A correlation determination unit determines the correlation between the width-direction acceleration and the vertical-direction displacement. A movement detection unit detects the movement of the moving object on the structure on the basis of the correlation. 1. A measurement instrument comprising:an acquisition unit that acquires width-direction acceleration and vertical-direction acceleration of a surface of a structure on which a moving object moves from an acceleration sensor provided in the structure on which the moving object moves;a correlation determination unit that determines a correlation between the width-direction acceleration and the vertical-direction acceleration; anda movement detection unit that detects movement of the moving object on the structure on the basis of the correlation.2. A measurement instrument according to claim 1 , further comprising:a displacement computation unit that computes vertical-direction displacement of the structure on the basis of the vertical-direction acceleration.3. The measurement instrument according to claim 1 ,wherein the acceleration sensor is provided in an end portion of the structure which is parallel to a regulation direction of a moving direction regulation unit for the moving object which is provided in the structure and in a central portion of the end portion in the regulation direction.4. The measurement instrument according to claim 1 , further comprising:a filter unit that suppresses intrinsic resonance frequency components of the structure which are included in the width-direction acceleration and the vertical- ...

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06-04-2017 дата публикации

MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT, MEASUREMENT METHOD, MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM

Номер: US20170097278A1
Автор: KOBAYASHI Yoshihiro
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An acquisition unit acquires at least one of the vertical-direction acceleration and the width-direction acceleration of a surface of a structure on which a moving object moves from an acceleration sensor provided in the structure on which the moving object moves. An analysis unit analyzes the motion of the moving object moving on the structure on the basis of at least one of the vertical-direction acceleration and the width-direction acceleration. 1. A measurement instrument comprising:an acquisition unit that acquires width-direction acceleration of a surface of a structure on which a moving object moves from an acceleration sensor provided in the structure on which the moving object moves; andan analysis unit that analyzes motion of the moving object moving on the structure on the basis of the width-direction acceleration.2. The measurement instrument according to claim 1 ,wherein the acceleration sensor is provided in an end portion of the structure which is parallel to a regulation direction of a moving direction regulation unit for the moving object which is provided in the structure and in a central portion of the end portion in the regulation direction.3. The measurement instrument according to claim 1 ,wherein the acquisition unit has a displacement computation unit that acquires vertical-direction acceleration of the surface of the structure on which the moving object moves and computes vertical-direction displacement of the structure on the basis of the vertical-direction acceleration, andthe analysis unit computes a passing duration of the moving object moving on the structure on the basis of the vertical-direction displacement.4. The measurement instrument according to claim 3 ,wherein the analysis unit computes a passing duration of the moving object on the basis of the wave amplitude of the vertical-direction displacement generated due to movement of the moving object on the structure.5. The measurement instrument according to claim 4 ,wherein the ...

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06-04-2017 дата публикации

STRUCTURE MONITORING SYSTEM AND STRUCTURE MONITORING METHOD

Номер: US20170097279A1
Автор: MAKI Yoshiyuki
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A structure monitoring system includes a magnetic sensor that detects an intensity of a magnetic field from a structure including a metal portion using characteristics of an energy transition of alkali metal atoms, and a control unit that determines a degree of soundness (a degree of fatigue of the metal portion) of the structure using a result of the detection of the magnetic sensor. 1. A structure monitoring system , comprising:a magnetic sensor that detects an intensity of a magnetic field from a structure including a metal portion using characteristics of an energy transition of alkali metal atoms; anda determination unit that determines a degree of soundness of the structure using a result of the detection of the magnetic sensor.2. The structure monitoring system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a vibration sensor that detects vibration of the structure,wherein the determination unit determines the degree of soundness using a result of the detection of the vibration sensor, in addition to the result of the detection of the magnetic sensor.3. The structure monitoring system according to claim 2 , further comprising:a storage unit that stores vibration data regarding natural vibration of the structure,wherein the determination unit compares the detection result of the vibration sensor with the vibration data and determines the degree of soundness using a result of the comparison.4. The structure monitoring system according to claim 1 ,wherein the determination unit determines a degree of fatigue of the metal portion using the detection result of the magnetic sensor.5. The structure monitoring system according to claim 1 ,wherein the magnetic sensor includes:an atom cell filled with alkali metal;a light source unit that irradiates the atom cell with light; anda light detection unit that detects the light transmitted through the atom cell,wherein a body portion including the atom cell, the light source unit, and the light reception unit and formed as a ...

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01-04-2021 дата публикации

ACOUSTINC SENSING NODES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20210099196A1
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In an example, a system includes a plurality of acoustically coupled nodes. Each of the nodes includes a transducer, a communication circuit and a controller. The transducer is adapted to be mechanically coupled to a medium. The communication circuit is coupled to the transducer to send and receive acoustic signals via the medium according to at least one communication parameter. The controller is to adaptively configure the at least one communication parameter of the communication circuit based on an acoustic signal received from at least one other of the nodes. 1. A system , comprising: a transducer adapted to be coupled to a medium;', 'a communication circuit coupled to the transducer to send and receive acoustic signals via the medium according to at least one communication parameter; and', 'a controller to adaptively configure the at least one communication parameter of the communication circuit based on an acoustic signal received from at least one other of the nodes., 'a plurality of acoustically coupled nodes, each of the nodes comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further to configure the at least one communication parameter based on analyzing a frequency response determined for the acoustic signal received from the at least one other node.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the network includes a subnetwork of nodes claim 1 , each of the nodes in the subnetwork having a communication link to at least some of the other nodes in the subnetwork claim 1 , the controller of each of the nodes in the subnetwork adaptively configuring at least one transmit parameter for each communication link to the other nodes in the subnetwork.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one communication parameter is a transmit parameter that includes at least one of frequency claim 1 , data rate claim 1 , modulation protocol and transmit power level.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein one of the nodes is a control node that is adapted to be coupled ...

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26-06-2014 дата публикации

Methods of analysing apparatus

Номер: US20140180606A1
Принадлежит: Rolls Royce PLC

Engine health monitoring is used to assess the health of an engine, such as a gas turbine engine. Blades mounted on a shaft produce a modal response when excited. The shaft has an order related component that varies with the rotational velocity of the shaft. Modal responses are increased when the natural frequency range of the selected blade mode intersects with one of the order related components. By applying a short time chirp-Fourier transform with a frequency speed that is a function of a rate of change in the rotational velocity of the shaft a selected signal can be isolated. Cracks in the blades can be detected from the isolated signal.

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13-04-2017 дата публикации

Data Acquisition Devices, Systems and Method for Analyzing Strain Sensors and Monitoring Turbine Component Strain

Номер: US20170102229A1
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Data acquisition devices for analyzing reference objects and systems for monitoring turbine component deformation are provided. A data acquisition device has a longitudinal axis and includes a lens assembly and an image capture device in communication with the lens assembly for receiving and processing light from the lens assembly to generate images. The data acquisition device further includes a light source and a light tube coupled at a rear end to the light source. The light tube extends along the longitudinal axis between a front end and the rear end, and is operable to transport light from the light source therethrough and emit the light from the front end. The data acquisition device further includes an actuator operable to activate the image capture device and the light source. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for analyzing a strain sensor , the method comprising:locating a strain sensor portion relative to a background portion within an image of the strain sensor by performing a first analysis of the image;identifying strain sensor indicia of the strain sensor portion by performing a second analysis of the image; andconducting a quality analysis of the strain sensor portion by performing a third analysis of the strain sensor portion of the image, the third analysis utilizing a higher bit-depth than the first analysis.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the first analysis is a binary analysis of multi-pixel groups of the strain sensor portion of the image.18. The method of claim 16 , wherein the second analysis is a binary analysis of single pixels of the strain sensor portion of the image.19. The method of claim 16 , wherein the third analysis is a 256 bit-per-pixel greyscale analysis.20. The method of claim 16 , further comprising the step of activating a light source.21. The method of claim 16 , further comprising the step of saving the image when the locating step claim 16 , the identifying step claim 16 , and the conducting step each satisfy a predetermined ...

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04-04-2019 дата публикации

ELECTRO-MECHANICAL FUSE FOR DETECTING MONITORED COMPONENT DEFLECTION

Номер: US20190101469A1
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An electro-mechanical fuse is provided and includes a chassis component, an extrusion disposed on a monitored component which is disposable proximate to the chassis component and a sensor. The sensor is mounted to the chassis component. The sensor is mechanically breakable in power-on and power-off conditions by the extrusion as a result of a predefined action of or relative to the monitored component. The sensor electrically signals an occurrence of the mechanical breakage during power-on conditions following mechanical breakage. 1. An electro-mechanical fuse , comprising:a chassis component;an extrusion disposed on a monitored component which is disposable proximate to the chassis component; anda sensor mounted to the chassis component to be mechanically breakable in power-on and power-off conditions by the extrusion as a result of a predefined magnitude of deflection of the monitored component and, during power-on conditions following mechanical breakage, to electrically signal an occurrence of the mechanical breakage.2. The electro-mechanical fuse according to claim 1 , wherein:the chassis component is operably disposable within a computing device housing,the chassis component comprises a surface and a mounting for the sensor, andthe mounting comprises bosses extending from the surface and which are sized for clean sensor breakage.3. The electro-mechanical fuse according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises a conductor assembly comprising:a conducting filament;a body to support the conducting filament; andcircuitry configured to identify breakage of the conducting filament upon the power-on conditions taking effect.4. The electro-mechanical fuse according to claim 3 , wherein at least one of the conducting filament and the body are at least one of:brittle,comprised of laminates or composites with known break strengths, and scored,', 'scribed,', 'pre-cracked, and', 'pre-stressed., 'at least one of5. The electro-mechanical fuse according to claim 3 , wherein ...

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04-04-2019 дата публикации

Structural impact detection and classification systems and methods

Номер: US20190101471A1
Принадлежит: Sensr Monitoring Technologies LLC

A method for classifying accelerometer data of a structure includes obtaining acceleration data from an accelerometer positioned to monitor a structure and receive vibrations from the structure. The acceleration data includes a plurality of measurements. The method includes selecting a subset of the plurality of measurements as an event signal. The subset of the plurality of measurements have a magnitude that exceeds a noise floor and includes a first measurement, a second measurement, and a plurality of intermediate measurements between the first measurement and the second measurement. The plurality of intermediate measurements exceed an event threshold. The event threshold is greater than the noise floor. The method includes comparing the event signal to a set of historical events and classifying the event signal as an event type.

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02-06-2022 дата публикации

DISPLACEMENT AND WEIGHT ASSOCIATION APPARATUS

Номер: US20220170779A1
Автор: TAKADA Jun
Принадлежит: NEC Corporation

A displacement and weight association apparatus includes a setting unit, a detecting unit, a measuring unit, and an associating unit. The setting unit sets a processing target period. The detecting unit detects weights of a plurality of vehicles having passed a structure during the processing target period. The measuring unit measures a plurality of peak values of displacement of the structure during the processing target period. The associating unit associates the peak values with the weights of the vehicles based on a magnitude relation of the measured peak values and a magnitude relation of the detected weights of the vehicles. 1. A displacement and weight association apparatus comprising:a memory containing program instructions; anda processor coupled to the memory, wherein the processor is configured to execute the program instructions to:set a processing target period;detect weights of a plurality of vehicles having passed a structure during the processing target period;measure a plurality of peak values of displacement of the structure during the processing target period; andassociate the peak values with the weights of the vehicles based on a magnitude relation of the measured peak values and a magnitude relation of the detected weights of the vehicles.2. The displacement and weight association apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein in the setting claim 1 , the processing target period is set with a time slot as a separator claim 1 , the time slot being a time slot where the number of vehicle numbers having not been read by a second vehicle number reader among vehicle numbers having been read by a first vehicle reader becomes zero claim 1 , the second vehicle number reader reading a vehicle number of a vehicle passing through a region after passage of the structure claim 1 , the first vehicle number reader reading a vehicle number of a vehicle passing through a region before passage of the structure.3. The displacement and weight association apparatus ...

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02-06-2022 дата публикации

Non-contact non-destructive inspection system, signal processing device, and non-contact non-destructive inspection method

Номер: US20220170813A1
Принадлежит: Toshiba Corp

A non-contact non-destructive inspection system according to an embodiment includes a sensor, a velocity detection unit, and a damage detection unit. The sensor detects a second elastic wave emitted to a medium surrounding an inspection object due to a first elastic wave propagating through the inspection object. The velocity detection unit detects a velocity of the first elastic wave based on a wavefront angle of the second elastic wave and a velocity of the second elastic wave. The damage detection unit detects damage to the inspection object based on the velocity of the first elastic wave.

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30-04-2015 дата публикации

Method for installation of sensors in rotor blades and installation apparatus

Номер: US20150113779A1
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The present invention provides a method for installing at least one sensor device within a rotor blade of a wind turbine. A first substantially planar light beam is emitted in the interior of the rotor blade. Finally, at least one second substantially planar light beam is emitted in the interior of the rotor blade, wherein the plane of the first planar light beam is oriented at a predetermined angle to the plane of the second planar light beam. Further, the planes of the first and second planar light beams are aligned on the blade flange of the rotor blade. At least one sensor device is subsequently aligned in reference to the planar light beams. 110-. (canceled)11. Method for the installation of at least one sensor device within a rotor blade of a wind turbine , comprising:emission of a first substantially planar light beam in the interior of the rotor blade;emission of at least a second substantially planar light beam in the interior of the rotor blade;wherein the plane of the first planar light beam is oriented at a predetermined angle to the plane of the second planar light beam, and wherein the planes of the first and second planar light beams are aligned on a blade flange of the rotor blade; and alignment of the at least one sensor device in reference to the planar light beams.12. Method according to claim 11 , wherein the at least one planar light beam is emitted from a holding device attached substantially centrally to the blade flange.13. Method according to claim 12 , wherein the holding device is adjustable in length claim 12 , and typically has a variable length in a range from 1.8 m to 4 m.14. Method according to claim 12 , wherein the holding device is aligned to an angular coordinate on the blade flange.15. Method according to claim 12 , wherein the holding device is aligned to an angular coordinate of approximately 0° by means of a point laser or adjustment rod.16. Method according to claim 11 , wherein the holding device is clamped in the blade ...

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20-04-2017 дата публикации

FRACTURE MECHANICS BASED METHOD FOR COMPOSITE DAMAGE TOLERANCE CRITERIA

Номер: US20170108402A1
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A system and method to substantiate safe-life criteria of a structure with an anomaly includes a flaw in a critical loaded region of a test structure; a processor; and memory having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to receive first signals indicative of strain energy release rates (SERR) for the flaw at the critical loaded region of a test structure; fit the first signals for the flaw SERR to a Benzeggah-Kenane (B-K) mixed mode curve shape; determine values indicative of B-K criteria of the test structure in response to the fitting of the first signals; receive second signals indicative of SERR for the production structure; and compare the second signals with the B-K criteria of the test structure to substantiate the safe-life criteria. 1. A method to substantiate safe-life criteria of a nonconforming composite structure , comprising:receiving, with a processor, first signals indicative of strain energy release rates (SERR) for a flaw at a critical loaded region of a test composite structure;fitting, with the processor, the first signals for the flaw SERR to a Benzeggah-Kenane (B-K) mixed mode curve shape;determining, with the processor, values indicative of B-K criteria of the test composite structure in response to the fitting of the first signals;receiving, with the processor, second signals indicative of SERR for a production composite structure; andcomparing, with the processor, the second signals with the B-K criteria of the test composite structure to substantiate the safe-life criteria.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising embedding the flaw at the critical loaded region.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising subjecting the critical loaded region to qualification test load conditions in response to the embedding of the flaw.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the B-K criteria is indicative of allowable threshold values for a composite structure.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the comparing of ...

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29-04-2021 дата публикации

MACHINE TOOL HEALTH MONITORING METHOD

Номер: US20210123830A1
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A machine tool health monitoring method which is to use a predetermined plurality of vibration sensors on a plurality of components of a machine tool and to drive motors of the machine tool to excite the machine tool using an electronic device while the health status of the machine tool is good, and then to perform a diagnostic process to obtain a characteristic cluster consisting of a plurality of modals, and then to define the characteristic cluster as a sample health characteristic cluster. The diagnostic process includes the procedures of vibration transmissibility obtaining, singular value decomposition, curve fitting and modal establishing. In addition, excite the machine tool and proceed the diagnosis process to obtain a current health characteristic cluster. Finally, the current health characteristic cluster is compared with the sample health characteristic cluster to judge whether the machine tool is healthy or not. 2. The machine tool health monitoring method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the step of judging the health status is to represent each of said modals in said current healthy characteristic cluster and said sample health characteristic cluster in a high-dimensional coordinate in a point claim 1 , and then to use the machine learning method of self-organizing map (SOM) to map the points in said high-dimensional coordinate system to a two-dimensional coordinate system to form a plurality of projection points on said two-dimensional coordinate system corresponding to said current health characteristic cluster that are defined as a current projection cluster claim 1 , and also to form a plurality of projection points on said two-dimensional coordinate system corresponding to said sample health characteristic cluster that are defined as a sample projection cluster; said safety threshold is represented by a safety threshold distance claim 1 , and said machine tool is judged to be healthy by obtaining whether the distance between the center point of ...

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26-04-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYSIS AND DETECTION OF ENCROACHMENT AND IMPACT UPON UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES

Номер: US20180113049A1
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A structural health monitoring system comprises a first set of sensors operable for coupling to a structure positioned under ground, the first set of sensors further configured to detect an impact upon the structure while the first set of sensors is positioned under the ground; a second set of sensors operable to be positioned on or proximate to a surface of the ground, the second set of sensors further configured to detect an audible event occurring at a distance from the second set of sensors and the structure; and a computer readable memory storing one or more audio signatures that may correspond to the audible event. 1. A structural health monitoring system , comprising:a first set of sensors operable for coupling to a structure positioned under ground, the first set of sensors further configured to detect an impact upon the structure while the first set of sensors is positioned under the ground;a second set of sensors operable to be positioned on or proximate to a surface of the ground, the second set of sensors further configured to detect an audible event occurring at a distance from the second set of sensors and the structure; anda computer readable memory storing one or more audio signatures that may correspond to the audible event.2. The structural health monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the first set of sensors comprises piezoelectric transducers.3. The structural health monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the structure is a pipe or pipeline.4. The structural health monitoring system of claim 1 , further comprising:a controller in electronic communication with the first set of sensors and the second set of sensors; anda transmitter in electronic communication with the controller.5. The structural health monitoring system of claim 4 , wherein:the first set of sensors is configured to receive stress waves generated in the structure by the impact, to convert the received stress waves to corresponding electrical signals, and to transmit the ...

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09-06-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING MEASUREMENTS AND MONITORING OF AN OBJECT

Номер: US20220178785A1
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Provided is a measurement and monitoring device including: at least one leaky feeder, at least one electromagnetic transmitter connected to the least one leaky feeder for transmitting a first electromagnetic signal towards a target object, at least one electromagnetic receiver connected to the least one leaky feeder for a second electromagnetic signal reflected from the target object when the first electromagnetic signal hits the target object, a hardware circuit including: a processing unit for determining properties of the target object, a signal processing module receiving as input the first electromagnetic signal and/or the second electromagnetic signal for generating a spectral information in the frequency and/or time domain of the first electromagnetic signal and/or the second electromagnetic signal, a storage unit connected to the processing unit. 1. A measurement and monitoring device comprising:at least one leaky feeder;at least one electromagnetic transmitter connected to the least one leaky feeder for transmitting a first electromagnetic signal along the least one leaky feeder towards a target object;at least one electromagnetic receiver connected to the least one leaky feeder for receiving from the at least one leaky feeder a second electromagnetic signal, the second electromagnetic signal being reflected from the target object when the first electromagnetic signal hits the target object; anda hardware circuit including:a processing unit connected to the at least one electromagnetic transmitter and the at least one electromagnetic receiver and configured to analyze the first electromagnetic signal and the second electromagnetic signal for determining properties of the target object,a signal processing module receiving as input the first electromagnetic signal and/or the second electromagnetic signal for generating a spectral information in a frequency and/or a time domain of the first electromagnetic signal and/or the second electromagnetic signal, anda ...

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09-04-2020 дата публикации

Real-time performance monitoring and predictive maintenance system

Номер: US20200110005A1
Принадлежит: Forum US Inc

A system configured to monitor structural health of one or more pieces of equipment in real time. The system comprises a piece of equipment, a plurality of operating sensors coupled to the piece of equipment and configured to measure operational data regarding the piece of equipment, and an onboard processing transceiver in communication with the operating sensors. The onboard processing transceiver comprises a processor having a first processing device, a second processing device, and a third processing device configured to calculate structural health of the piece of equipment based on operational data.

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13-05-2021 дата публикации

Improvements in or relating to the monitoring of fluid pipes

Номер: US20210140845A1
Автор: Michael Parker
Принадлежит: Craley Group Ltd

A fluid pipe 1 is monitored using a distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) fibre 10 provided within pipe 1. The DAS fibre 10 is coupled at one end to a light emitter 101 and a light detector 102. The light emitter 101 emits light pulses into the DAS fibre. The light detector 102 detects backscattered light so as to provide an indication of the vibration experienced by each section of the DAS fibre 10 and thus of vibration characteristic of particular pipe events including leaks or the lie. The DAS fibre 10 in a pipe 1 can also be used to locate the route of a buried pipe 1 by successively tamping the ground surface at a number of locations A-E in the vicinity of the suspected route of the pipe 1 and comparing the tamping vibrations detected from each location A-E.

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05-05-2016 дата публикации

MEASURING SYSTEM WITH A PRESSURE DEVICE AS WELL AS METHOD FOR MONITORING AND/OR CHECKING SUCH A PRESSURE DEVICE

Номер: US20160123836A1
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Method for monitoring and/or checking a pressure device having a lumen surrounded by a wall for conveying and/or storing a fluid. For such purpose, the method comprises a step of registering a strain, of the wall, by means of a strain gage, respectively a strain sensor formed therewith, affixed outwardly on the wall, for ascertaining a strain value representing the strain of the wall, as well as a step of using the strain value for ascertaining damage to the wall, as a result of plastic deformation of the wall and/or as a result of wear of the wall. A measuring system of the invention comprises supplementally to the pressure device at least one strain sensor affixed on a wall segment of the wall for producing a strain signal dependent on a time variable strain, of the wall segment as well as a transmitter electronics electrically coupled with the strain sensor. The transmitter electronics is adapted to receive the strain signal as well as with the application of the strain signal to ascertain damage to the wall. 151-. (canceled)52. A method for monitoring and/or checking a pressure device having a lumen surrounded by a wall , especially a metal wall , namely a device for conveying and/or storing a fluid , especially a gas , a liquid or a flowable dispersion , in the lumen , especially a fluid acting nominally with a static pressure of greater than 1 bar on the wall , which method comprises the steps as follows:registering a strain of the wall, especially a time variable strain of the wall and/or a strain of the wall dependent on a static internal pressure reigning within the lumen, for ascertaining a strain value representing strain of the wall; andusing the strain value for ascertaining damage to the wall, especially damage influencing pressure resistance of the pressure device and/or co-determining the remaining life of the pressure device and/or exceeding an earlier set, critical damage to the wall of the pressure device, especially as a result of plastic ...

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03-05-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING USING AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

Номер: US20180120196A1
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Provided is a nondestructive inspection (“NDI”) system that includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) comprising a body structure, the body structure comprising one or more support structures where each of the one or more support structures comprise a releasable end structure; and one or more NDI sensors integrated to a respective releasable end structure. The NDI system can also include a location tracking system that can determine a position, an orientation, or both of the UAV and/or one or more NDI sensors relative to a structure being inspected. 1. A nondestructive inspection (“NDI”) system , the system comprising:an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) comprising a body structure, the body structure comprising one or more support structures where each of the one or more support structures comprise a releasable end structure; andone or more NDI sensors integrated to a respective releasable end structure.2. The NDI system of claim 1 , wherein the UAV comprises a release controller operable to provide a control signal to the one or more support structures to release the one or more NDI sensors from the releasable end structure.3. The NDI system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more NDI sensors are operable to sense one or more NDI sensing modalities.4. The NDI system of claim 1 , comprising a tether operable to provide one or more of: power to at least one of the one or more NDI sensors claim 1 , control signals to at least one of the one or more NDI sensors claim 1 , and a safety and retrieval mechanism.5. The NDI system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more NDI sensors comprise a mounting mechanism that is operable to secure the one or more NDI sensors to a structure to be inspected.6. The NDI system of claim 5 , further comprising a location tracking system operable to determine a position claim 5 , an orientation claim 5 , or both the position and the orientation claim 5 , of at least one of the one or more NDI sensors relative to the structure ...

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03-05-2018 дата публикации

Systems and methods for constructing and testing composite photonic structures

Номер: US20180120237A1
Принадлежит: Saudi Arabian Oil Co

Systems and methods are disclosed relating to composite photonic materials used to design structures and detecting material deformation for the purpose of monitoring structural health of physical structures. According to one aspect, a composite structure is provided that includes a base material, an optical diffraction grating and one or more fluorophore materials constructed such that localized perturbations create a measureable change in the structure's diffraction pattern. An inspection device is also provided that is configured to detect perturbations in the composite structure. The inspection device is configured to emit an inspecting radiation into the structure and capture the refracted radiation and measure the change in the diffraction pattern and quantify the perturbation based on the wavelength and the angular information for the diffracted radiation.

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16-04-2020 дата публикации

ADAPTIVE REMAINING USEFUL LIFE ESTIMATION METHOD USING CONSTRAINT CONVEX REGRESSION FROM DEGRADATION MEASUREMENT

Номер: US20200116585A1
Автор: Jung Deokwoo
Принадлежит: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED

One embodiment can provide a system for estimating useful life of a load-bearing structure. During operation, the system can perform a degradation measurement on the structure to obtain degradation data for a predetermined time interval, apply a constraint convex regression model to the degradation data, estimate a total useful life (TUL) of the structure based on outputs of the constraint convex regression model, and predicting a remaining useful life (RUL) based on the TUL and a current time. 1. A method for estimating useful life of a load-bearing structure , the method comprising:performing a degradation measurement on the structure to obtain degradation data for a predetermined time interval;applying a constraint convex regression model to the degradation data;estimating a total useful life (TUL) of the structure based on outputs of the constraint convex regression model; andpredicting a remaining useful life (RUL) based on the TUL and a current time.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the load-bearing structure comprises a load-bearing cable claim 1 , and wherein performing the degradation measurement comprises one or more of:measuring an electrical resistance;measuring a thermal resistance; andmeasuring a magnetic resistance.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining whether a measurement recalibration is needed based on the outputs of the constraint convex regression model; andin response to the measurement recalibration being needed, obtaining new degradation data.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:performing an additional degradation measurement for a subsequent time interval; andupdating the TUL estimation based on the additional degradation measurement.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:using a particle-filtering technique to estimate a probability distribution of the TUL based on the outputs of the constraint convex regression model and the additional degradation measurement.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the ...

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27-05-2021 дата публикации

STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20210156759A1
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The present invention relates to nonlinear Vibro-Acoustic Modulation (VAM), one of the prevailing nonlinear methods for material characterization and structural damage evaluation. An algorithm of AM/FM separation is presented specifically for VAM method. While the commonly used Hilbert transform (HT) separation may not work for a typical VAM scenario, the developed IQHS and SPHS algorithms address HT shortcomings. They have been tested both numerically and experimentally (for fatigue cracks evolution) showing FM dominance at the initial micro-crack growth stages and transition to AM during macro-crack formation. In addition, the SPHS algorithm is capable of detecting fatigue crack via monitoring of modulation phase. 1. The methods described and illustrated in the accompanying specification and drawings. This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/941,501, filed Nov. 27, 2019, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/116,701, filed Nov. 20, 2020, the entire disclosures of both of which applications are incorporated herein by reference.This invention relates to systems and processes for measuring and monitoring the structural health status of a building or other structure.Metal bonding challenges have a significant impact on achieving production goals and maintaining efficiency. The methods of assembly of parts into a mechanical structure presents a range of options for engineers to consider, all of which have tradeoffs between manufacturing and maintenance. Mechanical joining and welding are two widely used approaches in civil structures. The most common structural joining technique is mechanical joining in which parts are put together with rivets, bolts and screws. Welding is also a very flexible joining method that is common across many industries where parts are joined by fusion.Mechanical joining and welding are two widely used approaches in structures. Parts are put together with bolts, clamps, etc. in ...

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31-07-2014 дата публикации

Optical monitoring device for monitoring curvature of a flexible medical instrument

Номер: US20140211213A1
Автор: Steffen Weiss
Принадлежит: Koninklijke Philips NV

The invention relates to a method for predicting kinking, breaking or fracturing of flexible medical instruments 100 such as guidewires. Fiber optic methods for determining curvature are known. However, according to this invention such optic methods can be utilized for determining bending of flexible medical instrument, for example by determining when the curvature of the flexible medical instruments becomes smaller than a given curvature threshold. The flexible medical instruments may kink, break or fracture due to material fatigue. To predict failure of the instrument due to fatigue, the bending actions on the instrument may be monitored during the entire lifetime or during several uses of the instrument for determining a warning of a possible risk of instrument failure.

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11-05-2017 дата публикации

PIPE EVALUATION METHOD, MEASUREMENT DEVICE, AND PIPE EVALUATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170131175A1
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This internal pressure loading system includes an internal pressure loading device and an information processing device. The internal pressure loading device is set at an inner face of a pipe, and includes a load meter which detects the load applied to the inner face of the pipe and a displacement meter which detects the deformation amount of the pipe. When the internal pressure loading device is expanded so as to increase the load to be detected by the load meter, the width of the pipe at which the displacement meter is located is reduced. On the basis of the load detected by the load meter and the deformation amount detected by the displacement meter, the information processing device evaluates the remaining strength of the pipe. 1. A evaluation method for evaluating a remaining strength of a pipe , the evaluation method comprising:applying a load to an inner face of the pipe in a first direction;detecting a deformation amount of the pipe in a second direction which is different from the first direction; andevaluating a remaining strength of the pipe on the basis of relationship between the load and the deformation amount.2. The pipe evaluation method according to claim 1 , whereinwhen the remaining strength of the pipe is evaluated in a state where the pipe is buried in soil,the remaining strength of the pipe is evaluated by comparing the relationship between the load and the deformation amount with an index for remaining strength evaluation, the index being based on unique information, a characteristic, and a burying condition of the pipe.3. The pipe evaluation method according to claim 2 , whereinthe characteristic of the pipe includes a state of a crack in the pipe, andthe burying condition includes a condition regarding a depth at which the pipe is buried and soil texture around the pipe.4. The pipe evaluation method according to claim 1 , whereinan angle between the first direction and the second direction is 90 degrees.5. The pipe evaluation method ...

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01-09-2022 дата публикации

Measurement Method, Measurement Device, Measurement System, And Measurement Program

Номер: US20220276118A1
Автор: Yoshihiro Kobayashi
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

A measurement method includes: performing low-pass filter processing and high-pass filter processing on target data; estimating correction data; generating vibration component data, and the estimating the correction data includes: specifying a first interval, a second interval, and a third interval; generating first interval correction data, generating second interval correction data in the second interval by setting data in an interval before a first intersection point of first line data and second line data as the first line data, setting data in an interval from the first intersection point to a second intersection point of second line data and third line data as the second line data, and setting data in an interval after the second intersection point as the third line data; and generating third interval correction data.

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01-09-2022 дата публикации

Measurement Method, Measurement Device, Measurement System, And Measurement Program

Номер: US20220276119A1
Автор: KOBAYASHI Yoshihiro
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A measurement method includes: a high-pass filter processing step of performing high-pass filter processing on target data including a drift noise to generate drift noise reduction data in which the drift noise is reduced, a correction data estimation step of estimating, based on the drift noise reduction data, correction data corresponding to a difference between the drift noise reduction data and data obtained by removing the drift noise from the target data, and a measurement data generation step of generating measurement data by adding the drift noise reduction data and the correction data. 1. A measurement method , comprising: a correction data estimation step of estimating, based on the drift noise reduction data, correction data corresponding to a difference between the drift noise reduction data and data obtained by removing the drift noise from the target data; and', 'a measurement data generation step of generating measurement data by adding the drift noise reduction data and the correction data., 'a high-pass filter processing step of performing high-pass filter processing on target data including a drift noise to generate drift noise reduction data in which the drift noise is reduced;'}2. The measurement method according to claim 1 , wherein the correction data estimation step includes:an interval specifying step of calculating a first peak and a second peak of the drift noise reduction data and specifying a first interval before the first peak, a second interval between the first peak and the second peak, and a third interval after the second peak,a first interval correction data generation step of generating first interval correction data by inverting a sign of the drift noise reduction data in the first interval,a second interval correction data generation step of generating second interval correction data by adding, at or before a predetermined time point of the second interval, data obtained by rearranging the drift noise reduction data before the ...

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01-09-2022 дата публикации

Measurement Method, Measurement Device, Measurement System, And Measurement Program

Номер: US20220276120A1
Автор: KOBAYASHI Yoshihiro
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A measurement method, includes: performing high-pass filter processing on target data, estimating correction data, and generating measurement data, and the estimating the correction data includes: specifying a first interval, a second interval, and a third interval, generating first interval correction data, generating second interval correction data in the second interval by using data before a first intersection point of first line data and second line data as the first line data, data from the first intersection point to a second intersection point of the second line data and third line data as the second line data, and data after the second intersection point as the third line data, and generating third interval correction data. 1. A measurement method , comprising:a high-pass filter processing step of performing high-pass filter processing on target data including a drift noise to generate drift noise reduction data in which the drift noise is reduced;a correction data estimation step of estimating, based on the drift noise reduction data, correction data corresponding to a difference between the drift noise reduction data and data obtained by removing the drift noise from the target data; anda measurement data generation step of generating measurement data by adding the drift noise reduction data and the correction data, whereinthe correction data estimation includes:an interval specifying step of calculating a first peak and a second peak of the drift noise reduction data and specifying a first interval before the first peak, a second interval between the first peak and the second peak, and a third interval after the second peak,a first interval correction data generation step of generating first interval correction data by inverting a sign of the drift noise reduction data in the first interval,a second interval correction data generation step of generating second interval correction data in the second interval,a third interval correction data generation ...

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02-05-2019 дата публикации

System for Hierarchical Actions Based Upon Monitored Building Conditions

Номер: US20190128771A1
Принадлежит: Stellar VDC Residential, LLC

Method and apparatus for measuring conditions within a structure to generate objective data indicative of an overall status of the structure. Aggregated objective measurements may quantify as built and experiential conditions of the structure over time. Utilizing objective measurements a determination is made of, among other things, compliance with applicable building codes. A remediation table is provided to assess the risk of noncompliance with the applicable building codes and to prescribe appropriate remedial actions. Alternatively a table of scaled alphanumeric ratings may be generated and associated with measured conditions within the structure. 1. A method of monitoring a stated condition of a structure , the method comprising the steps of:a) affixing wireless transceivers to reference positions within the structure;b) deploying multiple sensors to respective positions within the structure;c) generating a set of positional coordinates for each sensor based upon wireless communication to two or more of the wireless transceivers;d) generating a first table comprising conditions present in the structure precedent to deployment of the structure;e) with the sensors, measuring values of multiple conditions within the structure;f) recording a time registration indicating when values of the multiple conditions within the structure were measured;g) comparing the measured values of conditions within the structure with the conditions present in the structure precedent to deployment of the structure; andh) determining whether conditions precedent to deployment of the structure are present within the structure at a given point in time, based upon the measured values of multiple conditions within the structure measured by the sensors and the time registration.2. The method of wherein the position comprises X claim 1 , Y and Z coordinates.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said positional coordinates designate a position relative to said positional coordinates.4. The method ...

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23-04-2020 дата публикации

Method and system for deciding damage degree category

Номер: US20200124495A1
Принадлежит: ALAB Inc, University of Tokyo NUC

A method for evaluating damage degree and a system for implementing the same are provided. A polygonal line including a first break point, a second break point, and a maximum response point is determined from a performance curve of each layer of a building. A maximum interlayer deformation angle of each layer is calculated from a maximum interlayer displacement of each layer and its corresponding interlayer height. A safety margin of each layer is calculated from the maximum interlayer layer deformation angle and a safety limit deformation angle, safety margins are compared, and one polygonal line having the smallest safety margin is selected. A safety limit point is calculated using the polygonal line selected Damage degree categories are defined using the first break point, the second break point, and the safety limit point. One damage degree category, to which the maximum response point corresponds, is decided out of the damage degree categories.

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19-05-2016 дата публикации

MEASURING SYSTEM WITH A PRESSURE DEVICE AS WELL AS METHOD FOR MONITORING AND/OR CHECKING SUCH A PRESSURE DEVICE

Номер: US20160138997A1
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The method serves for monitoring and/or checking a pressure device having a lumen surrounded by a wall for conveying and/or storing a fluid. To this end, the method comprises a step of registering both a strain of a first wall segment as well as also a strain of at least a second wall segment spaced from the first wall segment, for ascertaining a strain deviation value representing a difference between the strain of the first wall segment and the strain of the second wall segment, as well as a step of using the strain deviation value for ascertaining damage to the wall, as a result of plastic deformation of the wall and/or as a result of wear of the wall. The measuring system of the invention comprises supplementally to the pressure device a first strain sensor affixed on the first wall segment for producing a first strain signal dependent on a time variable strain of the first wall segment as well as at least a second strain sensor affixed on the second wall segment for producing a second strain signal dependent on a time variable strain of the second wall segment. Moreover, the measuring system comprises a transmitter electronics electrically coupled both with the first strain sensor as well as also the second strain sensor. The transmitter electronics is adapted to receive both the first strain signal as well as also the second strain signal as well as to ascertain, with application of the strain signals, damage to the wall. 148-. (canceled)49. A method for monitoring and/or checking a pressure device having a lumen surrounded by a wall , especially a metal wall , namely a device for conveying and/or storing a fluid , especially a gas , a liquid or a flowable dispersion , in said lumen , especially a fluid acting nominally with a static pressure of greater than 1 bar on the wall , which method comprises the steps as follows:registering both a time variable strain and/or a strain dependent on a static internal pressure reigning within the lumen of a first wall ...

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08-09-2022 дата публикации

Fracture Time Estimation Device for Internal Steel and Method

Номер: US20220283052A1
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A composition ratio calculating unit configured to calculate a first composition ratio that is a ratio of substance quantities of rust collected from a broken surface of internal steel of an updated old concrete structure and a second composition ratio that is a ratio of substance quantities of rust collected from a surface different from the broken surface, a composition ratio calculating unit configured to calculate a first corrosion time corresponding to the first composition ratio and a second corrosion time corresponding to the second composition ratio from characteristics representing a relation between a first corrosion time and the first composition ratio and a relation between a second corrosion time and the second composition ratio, respectively, and a breaking time calculating unit configured to calculate a time for the internal steel to break by subtracting the first corrosion time from the second corrosion time are included. 1. An internal steel breaking time estimation device comprising:a composition ratio calculating unit configured to calculate a first composition ratio that is a ratio of substance quantities of rust collected from a broken surface of internal steel of an updated old concrete structure and a second composition ratio that is a ratio of substance quantities of rust collected from a surface different from the broken surface;a corrosion time calculating unit configured to calculate a first corrosion time corresponding to the first composition ratio and a second corrosion time corresponding to the second composition ratio from characteristics representing a relation between a first corrosion time and the first composition ratio and a relation between a second corrosion time and the second composition ratio, respectively; anda breaking time calculating unit configured to calculate a time for the internal steel to break by subtracting the first corrosion time from the second corrosion time.2. The internal steel breaking time estimation ...

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30-04-2020 дата публикации

STRAIN AND VIBRATION MEASURING SYSTEM FOR MONITORING ROTOR BLADES

Номер: US20200132052A1
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The invention relates to an assembly for monitoring and/or controlling a wind turbine. The assembly for monitoring and/or controlling a wind turbine comprises: an arrangement of two strain sensors, in particular three strain sensors, which detects blade bending moments of a rotor blade of a wind turbine in at least two different spatial directions; a first fibre optic vibration sensor for detecting vibrations of the rotor blade in a first spatial direction; and at least one second fibre optic vibration sensor for detecting vibrations of the rotor in a second spatial direction, which differs from the first spatial direction. 1. An assembly for at least one of monitoring and controlling a wind turbine , comprising:an arrangement of at least two strain sensors, which detects blade bending moments of a rotor blade of a wind turbine in at least two different spatial directions;a first fiber optic vibration sensor for detecting vibrations of the rotor blade in a first spatial direction; andat least one second fiber optic vibration sensor for detecting vibrations of the rotor blade in a second spatial direction, which differs from the first spatial direction.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first spatial direction and the second spatial direction enclose an angle of 70° to 110°.3. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein three strain sensors are provided claim 1 , and the three strain sensors are arranged in an azimuthal angular grid of about 120°.4. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the at least two strain sensors are fiber optic strain sensors.5. A rotor blade of a wind turbine claim 1 , comprising:an assembly for at least one of monitoring and controlling a wind turbine, comprising:an arrangement of at least two strain sensors, which detects blade bending moments of a rotor blade of a wind turbine in at least two different spatial directions;a first fiber optic vibration sensor for detecting vibrations of the rotor blade in a first spatial ...

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26-05-2016 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION

Номер: US20160146697A1
Принадлежит: SOLETANCHE FREYSSINET

Method for monitoring a civil engineering construction, comprising a first metal reinforcement () contributing to the mechanical strength of said construction, and a reference conductor element (), these being separated by dielectric material () and each having a first end () that is electrically accessible, the method comprising: A—injecting an incident electrical signal which is applied differentially between the first ends of the first reinforcement () and of the reference conductor element (), B—collecting reflected signals returning along the conductors in return, C—analysing the reflected signals and comparing them against reference signals in order therefrom to deduce any potential structural defect () in the first reinforcement. 11011223. A method for monitoring a civil engineering construction () , comprising at least one first metal reinforcement ( , ′) contributing to the mechanical strength of said construction , and a reference conductor element ( , ′) , forming , with the first reinforcement , a pair of two conductors , said two conductors being separated by dielectric material () over a part of their length , said dielectric material being formed by a construction or filling material ,{'b': 1', '2', '11', '21, 'the first reinforcement () and the reference conductor element () each having an electrically accessible first end (, ), the method comprising{'b': 61', '11', '21', '1', '2, 'A—injecting at least one incident electrical signal () applied differentially between the first ends (, ) of the first reinforcement () and of the reference conductor element (),'}{'b': 62', '63', '1', '2, 'B—collecting reflected signals (, ) returning along the conductors, measured between the first ends of the first reinforcement () and of the reference conductor element (),'}{'b': '9', 'C—analyzing the reflected signals, to deduce therefrom the presence of a localized potential structural defect () on the first reinforcement, and the location of this defect along the ...

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25-05-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING COMPONENT STRAIN

Номер: US20170146411A1
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A system for monitoring a component is provided. The system may include a strain sensor configured on the component, an electrical field scanner for analyzing the strain sensor, and a processor in operable communication with the electrical field scanner. The processor may be operable for measuring an electrical field value across the strain sensor along a mutually-orthogonal X-axis and Y-axis to obtain a data point set. The processor may further be operable for assembling a field profile of the strain sensor based on the data point set. Methods of using the system are also provided. 1. A system for monitoring a component , the system comprising:a strain sensor configured on the component;an electrical field scanner for analyzing the strain sensor; and measuring an electrical field value across the strain sensor along a mutually-orthogonal X-axis and Y-axis to obtain a data point set, and', 'assembling a field profile of the strain sensor based on the data point set., 'a processor in operable communication with the electrical field scanner, the processor operable for2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the electrical field scanner includes an eddy current coil.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the electrical field scanner includes a Hall Effect probe.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the electrical field scanner includes a conductivity probe.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the electrical field scanner includes a capacitance probe.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further operable for calculating one or more Z-axis data point in a Z-axis orthogonal to the X-axis and the Y-axis claim 1 , and assembling a three-dimensional profile of the strain sensor based on the data set and the one or more Z-axis data point.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the component is formed from a material having a first conductivity value claim 1 , and wherein the strain sensor comprises a detection material having a second conductivity value different from the first ...

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15-09-2022 дата публикации

DAMAGE DETECTION APPARATUS, DAMAGE DETECTION METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

Номер: US20220291077A1
Автор: KINOSHITA Shohei
Принадлежит: NEC Corporation

A damage detection apparatus includes: an extraction unit configured to extract measured mode information representing a mode shape of a structure that is continuously supported at three or more support points, based on a plurality of pieces of vibration information measured by sensors that are disposed at a plurality of locations of the structure; a derivation unit configured to derive reference mode information representing a mode shape serving as a reference for damage evaluation of the structure, using a structure model in which a value representing strength of a coupling rotation spring is set to represent a boundary condition of an intermediate support point of the structure; and a detection unit configured to calculate an index indicating a degree of similarity between the measured mode information and the reference mode information, and detect damage to the structure based on the index indicating the degree of similarity. 1. A damage detection apparatus comprising:an extraction unit configured to extract measured mode information representing a mode shape of a structure that is continuously supported at three or more support points, based on a plurality of pieces of vibration information measured by sensors that are disposed at a plurality of locations of the structure;a derivation unit configured to derive reference mode information representing a mode shape serving as a reference for damage evaluation of the structure, using a structure model in which a value representing strength of a coupling rotation spring is set to represent a boundary condition of an intermediate support point of the structure; anda detection unit configured to calculate an index indicating a degree of similarity between the measured mode information and the reference mode information, and detect damage to the structure based on the index indicating the degree of similarity.2. The damage detection apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the structure model is represented using: ...

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16-05-2019 дата публикации

Method and System for Accelerated Fatigue Damage Testing of an Object

Номер: US20190145855A1
Принадлежит: Siemens Industry Software NV

A method and system for accelerated fatigue damage testing of an object excited via an actor, wherein a drive signal is generated and transmitted to the actor, where the acceleration of the object or a mounting base of the actor is measured and supplied to a control system, where a Power Spectral Density (PSD) and a Fatigue Damage Spectrum FDS within the control system are calculated from the measured acceleration, whereby the calculated PSD is compared with a target PSD, whereby the calculated Fatigue Damage Spectrum FDS is compared with a target FDS, whereby a new drive frequency spectrum is calculated based on the comparisons and, one or multiple time domain blocks for the drive signal for a next cycle are generated from the new drive frequency spectrum and transmitted to the actor such that accelerated vibration testing without affecting the failure mode is achieved which provides more realistic results.

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31-05-2018 дата публикации

Estimating method, information processing device, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing estimating program

Номер: US20180149555A1
Принадлежит: Fujitsu Ltd

An estimating method, includes: generating, by a computer, a plurality of frequency spectra based on data measured during movement on a structure at a plurality of speeds; identifying a range of a natural frequency of the structure based on the plurality of frequency spectra; and calculating the natural frequency based on one or more dominant frequencies included in the range among dominant frequencies of the plurality of frequency spectra and speeds when the one or more dominant frequencies included in the range are measured.

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