Current based Normalized Triple Covariance as a bearings diagnostic feature in induction motor

Diagnosis of induction motors, conducted remotely by measuring and analyzing the supply current is attractive with the lack of access to the engine. So far there is no solution, based on analysis of current, the credibility of which allow use in industry. Statistics of IM bearing failures of induction motors indicate, that they constitute more than 40% of IM damage, therefore bearing diagnosis i s so important. The article provides an overview of selected methods of diagnos s of induction motor bearings, based on measurement of the supply cur rent. The problem here is the high disturbance components level of the motor curren t in relation to diagnostic components. The paper presents the new approach to signal an alysis solutions, based on statistical methods, which have been adapted to be used y this diagnostic system. First experimental results with use of this method are also presented, they confirm the advantages of this method.

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