The application of wavelet analysis to diagnose loose blades condition in gas turbines is examined in this paper. Experimental studies were undertaken to simulate loose blades condition occurring in gas turbines in an attempt to understand vibration response associated with loose blades under different operating conditions. Results showed that loose blades were undetectable under steady state operating condition. During turbine coast down, loose blade could be detected based on impactic signals induced by the loose blades on the rotor and thus excited the natural frequencies of the rotor assembly. Results from the coast down condition showed that wavelet analysis was more sensitive and effective than Fourier analysis for loose blade diagnosis. The severity, the number, and the configuration of the loose blades could be potentially estimated based on the pattern of the coast down wavelet map.
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ASME Turbo Expo 2003, collocated with the 2003 International Joint Power Generation Conference
June 16–19, 2003
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- International Gas Turbine Institute
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0-7918-3684-3
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Diagnosis for Loose Blades in Gas Turbines Using Wavelet Analysis
Meng Hee Lim,
Meng Hee Lim
University of Technology Malaysia, Kuala Lampur, Malaysia
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M. Salman Leong
M. Salman Leong
University of Technology Malaysia, Kuala Lampur, Malaysia
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Meng Hee Lim
University of Technology Malaysia, Kuala Lampur, Malaysia
M. Salman Leong
University of Technology Malaysia, Kuala Lampur, Malaysia
Paper No:
GT2003-38091, pp. 289-297; 9 pages
Published Online:
February 4, 2009
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Lim, MH, & Leong, MS. "Diagnosis for Loose Blades in Gas Turbines Using Wavelet Analysis." Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo 2003, collocated with the 2003 International Joint Power Generation Conference. Volume 1: Turbo Expo 2003. Atlanta, Georgia, USA. June 16–19, 2003. pp. 289-297. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2003-38091
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