Develop an integrated piezoelectric transducer within a bearing housing for bearing fault detection
Bibliographic record
Abstract
Abstract Rolling element bearings (REBs) are essential components in a wide range of industrial applications, including automotive, aerospace, agricultural, and energy systems. Due to their continuous exposure to dynamic loads and harsh environments, REBs are susceptible to fatigue and localized defects, particularly early-stage wear in rollers and the outer ring. If left undetected, these faults can escalate to severe failures and unplanned downtime. Traditional fault detection approaches using externally mounted accelerometers often struggle with signal loss, interference from surrounding components, and limited sensitivity to weak fault signals. This study presents the design, fabrication, and experimental testing of a compact, low-cost piezoelectric (PZT) transducer embedded directly within the bearing housing. The embedded configuration significantly reduces the signal transmission path, improving signal quality and fault detection capability. The transducer was evaluated under various operating conditions, including constant and varying rotational speeds and elevated temperatures. Finite Element Analysis was used to assess structural integrity and verify that the transducer operates well above the typical vibration frequency range of bearings. The experimental results demonstrate that the transducer is capable of detecting early-stage wear faults in both the outer ring and rolling elements, showing performance comparable to or better than a commercial accelerometer. This approach offers a cost-effective and reliable solution for integrated condition monitoring of REBs in real-world machinery.
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| Meta-epidemiology (narrow) | 0.001 | 0.001 |
| Meta-epidemiology (broad) | 0.001 | 0.000 |
| Bibliometrics | 0.001 | 0.001 |
| Science and technology studies | 0.001 | 0.000 |
| Scholarly communication | 0.001 | 0.000 |
| Open science | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Research integrity | 0.001 | 0.000 |
| Insufficient payload (model declined to judge) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
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Baseline scores from an immature model (maturity gate not passed, 7 training rounds). Scores rank; they never assert a category.
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