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As a matter of fact, the accelerometer oscillates even without external forces we will call this background oscillation however, these movements are dry weak. Fourier analysis works by testing for the presence of each frequency component. Psd a power spectral density psd takes the amplitude of the fft, multiplies it by its complex conjugate and normalizes it. Table of contents page 4 shock and vibration hindawi. Interpreting vibration spectrum and twf patterns understanding motion through pattern recognition 682012. A reference spectrum is record ed on tape for later analysis and com parison with a current spectrum, lookfig. If vibration analysis is being done on a changing environment, a spectrogram can be a powerful tool to illustrate exactly how that spectrum of the vibration changes. Condition monitoring and vibration analysis of wind. The following pages are designed to provide typical examples of the vibration spectrums that will result from different problems a machine might experience. The vibration theory pay attention to the bit about mode shapes will help you understand how a shaft spinning at 1,500rpm can have a component at 3,000rpm and 4,500rpm etc. Pdf vibration analysis and diagnostic guide researchgate. Its proprietary testing innovations include field data replication, fatigue damage spectrum, kurtosion and instant degrees of freedom. Drill into collected vibration data with spectrum analysis right in your web browser.
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