Abstract
Abstract: This paper presents the use of the MUSIC algorithm improved by higher order statistics (HOS) to extract key features from the noisy acoustic emission (AE) signals. The low signal-tonoise ratio of AE signals has been identified as a main barrier to the successful condition monitoring of pump mechanical seals. Since HOS methods can effectively eliminate Gaussian noise, it is possible in theory to identify a change in seal conditions from AE measurements even with low signal-to-noise ratios. Tests conducted on a test rig show that the developed algorithm can successfully detect the AE signal generated from the friction of seal faces under noisy conditions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 811-816 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Key Engineering Materials |
Volume | 413-414 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |