A new time-domain analysis method that uses second generation wavelettransform (SGWT) for weak fault feature extraction is proposed. To extract incipient fault feature,a biorthogonal wavelet with the characteristics o...A new time-domain analysis method that uses second generation wavelettransform (SGWT) for weak fault feature extraction is proposed. To extract incipient fault feature,a biorthogonal wavelet with the characteristics of impact is constructed by using SGWT. Processingdetail signal of SGWT with a sliding window devised on the basis of rotating operation cycle, andextracting modulus maximum from each window, fault features in time-domain are highlighted. To makefurther analysis on the reason of the fault, wavelet package transform based on SGWT is used toprocess vibration data again. Calculating the energy of each frequency-band, the energy distributionfeatures of the signal are attained. Then taking account of the fault features and the energydistribution, the reason of the fault is worked out. An early impact-rub fault caused by axismisalignment and rotor imbalance is successfully detected by using this method in an oil refinery.展开更多
The dynamics of hydraulic systems are highly nonlinear and the system may be subjected to non-smooth and discontinuous nonlinearities due to directional change of valve opening, friction, etc. Aside from the nonlinear...The dynamics of hydraulic systems are highly nonlinear and the system may be subjected to non-smooth and discontinuous nonlinearities due to directional change of valve opening, friction, etc. Aside from the nonlinear nature of hydraulic dynamics, hydraulic servo systems also have large extent of model uncertainties. To address these challenging issues, a robust state-feedback controller is designed by employing backstepping design technique such that the system output tracks a given signal arbitrarily well, and all signals in the closed-loop system remain bounded. Moreover, a relevant disturbance attenuation inequality is satisfied by the closed-loop signals. Compared with previously proposed robust controllers, this paper's robust controller based on backstepping recursive design method is easier to design, and is more suitable for implementation.展开更多
A new generalized modular design (GMD) method is proposed based on designpractice of frame structure of hydraulic press machines. By building a series of flexible modules(FMs), design knowledge and structure features ...A new generalized modular design (GMD) method is proposed based on designpractice of frame structure of hydraulic press machines. By building a series of flexible modules(FMs), design knowledge and structure features are integrated into parametric models. Then,parametric design and variational analysis methods for GMD are presented according to user defineddesign objectives and customized product characteristics. A FM-centered GMD system is developed andsuccessfully used in the rapid design of relevant products.展开更多
A new method named orthogonal two-way link-shift here has been proposed.Based on the method and a standard involute gear hob, a specific gear tooth profile (including anarbitrary gear tooth profile and a modified invo...A new method named orthogonal two-way link-shift here has been proposed.Based on the method and a standard involute gear hob, a specific gear tooth profile (including anarbitrary gear tooth profile and a modified involute gear tooth profile) can be generated on aCNC(computer numerical control) bobbing machine. Computer simulation has been carried out, and theresults prove that the method is right and practicable. So, the fabrication costs can be greatlydecreased than before. The new method has momentous significance to realize gear's optimizedmodification under different work conditions.展开更多
In electronics packaging the time-pressure dispensing system is widely usedto squeeze the adhesive fluid in a syringe onto boards or substrates with the pressurized air.However, complexity of the process, which includ...In electronics packaging the time-pressure dispensing system is widely usedto squeeze the adhesive fluid in a syringe onto boards or substrates with the pressurized air.However, complexity of the process, which includes the air-fluid coupling and the nonlinearuncertainties, makes it difficult to have a consistent process performance. An integrated dispensingprocess model is first introduced and then its input-output regression relationship is used todesign a run to run control methodology for this process. The controller takes EWMA scheme and itsstability region is given. Experimental results verify the effectiveness of the proposed run to runcontrol method for dispensing process.展开更多
Acoustic signals from diesel engines contain useful information but also include considerable noise components To extract information for condition monitoring purposes, continuous wavelet transform (CWT) is used for t...Acoustic signals from diesel engines contain useful information but also include considerable noise components To extract information for condition monitoring purposes, continuous wavelet transform (CWT) is used for the characterization of engine acoustics. This paper first reviews CWT characteristics represented by short duration transient signals. Wavelet selection and CWT are then implemented and wavelet transform is used to analyze the major sources of the engine front's exterior radiation sound. The research provides a reliable basis for engineering practice to reduce vehicle sound level. Comparison of the identification results of the measured acoustic signals with the identification results of the measured surface vibration showed good agreement.展开更多
In order to achieve active grinding control, a novel numerical controlmicropositioning workpiece table with a resolution of 6 nm has been developed. The table is drivenby three piezoelectric actuators mounted on the b...In order to achieve active grinding control, a novel numerical controlmicropositioning workpiece table with a resolution of 6 nm has been developed. The table is drivenby three piezoelectric actuators mounted on the base. An elastic structure with three half-notchflexure hinges is designed to apply preload to the piezoelectric actuators. The position of flexurebinges is also elaborately designed with consideration to reduce the bending deformation of themoving part. Three capacitive sensors are used to form close loop control system. Considering thetable as a damped 3-DOF mass-spring system, the models of static and dynamic stiffness and errorowing to the action of external forces have been established. In order to make the table have highresolution and positioning accuracy, an error compensation algorithm is implemented by using theestablished models. The experimental testing has been carried out to verify the performance of theworkpiece table and the established models of the micropositioning workpiece table.展开更多
A translation-invariant based adaptive threshold denoising method formechanical impact signal is proposed. Compared with traditional wavelet denoising methods, itsuppresses pseudo-Gibbs phenomena in the neighborhood o...A translation-invariant based adaptive threshold denoising method formechanical impact signal is proposed. Compared with traditional wavelet denoising methods, itsuppresses pseudo-Gibbs phenomena in the neighborhood of signal discontinuities. To remedy thedrawbacks of conventional threshold functions, a new improved threshold function is introduced. Itpossesses more advantages than others. Moreover, based on utilizing characteristics of signal, aadaptive threshold selection procedure for impact signal is proposed. It is data-driven andlevel-dependent, therefore, it is more rational than other threshold estimation methods. Theproposed method is compared to alternative existing methods, and its superiority is revealed bysimulation and real data examples.展开更多
Performance of giant magnetostrictive material (GMM) is introduced. Principleof work, basic structure and key techniques of giant magnetostrictive actuator (GMA) are analyzed.Its dynamic models of magneto-mechanical c...Performance of giant magnetostrictive material (GMM) is introduced. Principleof work, basic structure and key techniques of giant magnetostrictive actuator (GMA) are analyzed.Its dynamic models of magneto-mechanical coupling are established. The structure and principle ofthe pneumatic servo valve and the micro pipe robot with new homemade GMM are presented. Theexperiment is carried out under typical working conditions. The experiment results show that the GMMpneumatic servo valve has wide pressure control characteristics, good linearity, and fast responsespeed. The movement principles of the GMM robot system are reliably feasible and its maximal movingspeed is about 8 mm/s. It is preferable to the driving frequency of the robot within 100 approx 300Hz.展开更多
Energy management strategy (EMS) is the core of the real-time controlalgorithm of the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). A novel EMS using the logic threshold approach withincorporation of a stand-by optimization algorith...Energy management strategy (EMS) is the core of the real-time controlalgorithm of the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). A novel EMS using the logic threshold approach withincorporation of a stand-by optimization algorithm is proposed. The aim of it is to minimize theengine fuel consumption and maintain the battery state of charge (SOC) in its operation range, whilesatisfying the vehicle performance and drivability requirements. The hybrid powertrain bench testis carried out to collect data of the engine, motor and battery pack, which are used in the EMS tocontrol the powertrain. Computer simulation model of the HEV is established in the MATLAB/Simulinkenvironment according to the bench test results. Simulation results are presented for behaviors ofthe engine, motor and battery. The proposed EMS is implemented for a real parallel hybrid carcontrol system and validated by vehicle field tests.展开更多
The aim of this study is to suppress a cavitation near the orifice of arelief valve by changing the shape of a poppet. An experimental flow visualization technique and anumerical cavitating flow simulation, using a RN...The aim of this study is to suppress a cavitation near the orifice of arelief valve by changing the shape of a poppet. An experimental flow visualization technique and anumerical cavitating flow simulation, using a RNG kappa-epsilon turbulence model and a cavitationmodel, are employed to achieve the purpose. In the flow visualization, the cavitation phenomenonnear the orifice of a relief valve is observed using a transparent test valve body model and acamera. On the other hand, a three dimensional cavitating flow simulation is conducted to predictthe cavitation near the orifice of a relief valve. Six types of poppets are designed by changing theshape of a traditional poppet shape, which is expected to influence the cavitating flow in anorifice. In addition, the cavitation noise of a relief valve is measured and the noise spectrum isanalyzed. In conclusion, the cavitation intensity and the cavitation noise are reduced for anoptimal poppet geometry obtained in the present study.展开更多
The kinematic design of a reconfigurable miniature parallel kinematic machineis dealt with. It shows that the reconfigurability may be realized by packaging a tripod-basedparallel mechanism with fixed length struts in...The kinematic design of a reconfigurable miniature parallel kinematic machineis dealt with. It shows that the reconfigurability may be realized by packaging a tripod-basedparallel mechanism with fixed length struts into a compact and rigid frame with which the differentconfigurations can be formed. Utilizing a dual parameter model, the influences of the geometricalparameters on the dexterous performance and the workspace/machine volume ratio are investigated. Anovel global performance index for the dimensional synthesis is proposed and optimized, resulting ina set of dimensionless geometrical parameters.展开更多
The measurement of the middle-convex and varying ellipse profile of a pistonskirt is a key technology because of its complex profile and high precision. Generally, a piston ismeasured on special device after it is mac...The measurement of the middle-convex and varying ellipse profile of a pistonskirt is a key technology because of its complex profile and high precision. Generally, a piston ismeasured on special device after it is machined. High accuracy can be achieved through this off-linemeasurement, but the result diverges from the actual dimension. Therefore, a no-contact in-sitemeasurement system is proposed. A laser displacement meter is used to measure the profile of thepiston skirt. A computer connected to the meter is used to process the measured data. A regressionanalysis method is used to process the ellipse section data. The method of moving average is used toprocess the middle-convex curve data. By using the given system, high measurement accuracy can begained, and the production requirement is met.展开更多
A model for conceptual design of mechanical devices is studied based onqualitative simulation. In this model, the desired functions are expressed bystate-transit-diagrams(ST-diagrams) and design space is represented b...A model for conceptual design of mechanical devices is studied based onqualitative simulation. In this model, the desired functions are expressed bystate-transit-diagrams(ST-diagrams) and design space is represented byqualitative-state-curves(QS-curves). The first design idea, called seeds idea, is proposed by thedesigner and then is abstracted into QS-curves. The qualitative simulation is implemented based onthe QS-curves. By changing the motion of acting parts, the connection of parts and the motion ofdriving part, new design ideas are generated. With this model, a series of new design ideas derivedfrom the seeds idea can be achieved.展开更多
A novel combined model of the vibration control for the coupled flexiblesystem and its general mathematic description are developed. In presented model, active and passivecontrols as well as force and moment controls ...A novel combined model of the vibration control for the coupled flexiblesystem and its general mathematic description are developed. In presented model, active and passivecontrols as well as force and moment controls are combined into a single unit to achieve theefficient vibration control of the flexible structures by multi-approaches. Considering thecomplexity of the energy transmission in the vibrating system, the transmission channels of thepower flow transmitted into the foundation are discussed, and the general forces and thecorresponding velocities are combined into a single function, respectively. Under the controlstrategy of the minimum power flow, the transmission characteristics of the power flow areinvestigated. From the presented numerical examples, it is obvious that the analytical model iseffective, and both force and moment controls are able to depress vibration energy substantially.展开更多
A new method to drive and control micro in-pipe robot by means of magneticfield outside pipe is put forward, in which wireless micro robot can move forward driven by thevibration of its legs through converting magneti...A new method to drive and control micro in-pipe robot by means of magneticfield outside pipe is put forward, in which wireless micro robot can move forward driven by thevibration of its legs through converting magnetic energy into mechanical one under the action ofpiezomagnetism and magnetomechanical coupling of its micro GMA, when time varied oscillatingmagnetic field with different frequency applied outside pipe. Firstly its systematical structure andoperation principle are introduced, and energy converting process from outside magnetic one intomechanical one is analyzed through setting up the magnetic and mechanical dynamic model of GMA andestablishing dynamic model of two stage amplifier of mobile earner. Robot systematical experimentsshow the correctness of the theoretical analysis and its feasibility. As a result, drive and controlmethod without cable through outside magnetic field is realized.展开更多
文摘A new time-domain analysis method that uses second generation wavelettransform (SGWT) for weak fault feature extraction is proposed. To extract incipient fault feature,a biorthogonal wavelet with the characteristics of impact is constructed by using SGWT. Processingdetail signal of SGWT with a sliding window devised on the basis of rotating operation cycle, andextracting modulus maximum from each window, fault features in time-domain are highlighted. To makefurther analysis on the reason of the fault, wavelet package transform based on SGWT is used toprocess vibration data again. Calculating the energy of each frequency-band, the energy distributionfeatures of the signal are attained. Then taking account of the fault features and the energydistribution, the reason of the fault is worked out. An early impact-rub fault caused by axismisalignment and rotor imbalance is successfully detected by using this method in an oil refinery.
文摘The dynamics of hydraulic systems are highly nonlinear and the system may be subjected to non-smooth and discontinuous nonlinearities due to directional change of valve opening, friction, etc. Aside from the nonlinear nature of hydraulic dynamics, hydraulic servo systems also have large extent of model uncertainties. To address these challenging issues, a robust state-feedback controller is designed by employing backstepping design technique such that the system output tracks a given signal arbitrarily well, and all signals in the closed-loop system remain bounded. Moreover, a relevant disturbance attenuation inequality is satisfied by the closed-loop signals. Compared with previously proposed robust controllers, this paper's robust controller based on backstepping recursive design method is easier to design, and is more suitable for implementation.
文摘A new generalized modular design (GMD) method is proposed based on designpractice of frame structure of hydraulic press machines. By building a series of flexible modules(FMs), design knowledge and structure features are integrated into parametric models. Then,parametric design and variational analysis methods for GMD are presented according to user defineddesign objectives and customized product characteristics. A FM-centered GMD system is developed andsuccessfully used in the rapid design of relevant products.
基金This project is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.59905018) Provincial Excellent Young Scientist Foundation of Shandong (No.01BS033).
文摘A new method named orthogonal two-way link-shift here has been proposed.Based on the method and a standard involute gear hob, a specific gear tooth profile (including anarbitrary gear tooth profile and a modified involute gear tooth profile) can be generated on aCNC(computer numerical control) bobbing machine. Computer simulation has been carried out, and theresults prove that the method is right and practicable. So, the fabrication costs can be greatlydecreased than before. The new method has momentous significance to realize gear's optimizedmodification under different work conditions.
基金This project is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50390063, 50390064), Research Grant Council of HK SAR (CityU1086/01E)and City University of HK Applied R&D Project(No.9620002).
文摘In electronics packaging the time-pressure dispensing system is widely usedto squeeze the adhesive fluid in a syringe onto boards or substrates with the pressurized air.However, complexity of the process, which includes the air-fluid coupling and the nonlinearuncertainties, makes it difficult to have a consistent process performance. An integrated dispensingprocess model is first introduced and then its input-output regression relationship is used todesign a run to run control methodology for this process. The controller takes EWMA scheme and itsstability region is given. Experimental results verify the effectiveness of the proposed run to runcontrol method for dispensing process.
基金Project (No. 50175078) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Acoustic signals from diesel engines contain useful information but also include considerable noise components To extract information for condition monitoring purposes, continuous wavelet transform (CWT) is used for the characterization of engine acoustics. This paper first reviews CWT characteristics represented by short duration transient signals. Wavelet selection and CWT are then implemented and wavelet transform is used to analyze the major sources of the engine front's exterior radiation sound. The research provides a reliable basis for engineering practice to reduce vehicle sound level. Comparison of the identification results of the measured acoustic signals with the identification results of the measured surface vibration showed good agreement.
基金This project is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.50275104)
文摘In order to achieve active grinding control, a novel numerical controlmicropositioning workpiece table with a resolution of 6 nm has been developed. The table is drivenby three piezoelectric actuators mounted on the base. An elastic structure with three half-notchflexure hinges is designed to apply preload to the piezoelectric actuators. The position of flexurebinges is also elaborately designed with consideration to reduce the bending deformation of themoving part. Three capacitive sensors are used to form close loop control system. Considering thetable as a damped 3-DOF mass-spring system, the models of static and dynamic stiffness and errorowing to the action of external forces have been established. In order to make the table have highresolution and positioning accuracy, an error compensation algorithm is implemented by using theestablished models. The experimental testing has been carried out to verify the performance of theworkpiece table and the established models of the micropositioning workpiece table.
文摘A translation-invariant based adaptive threshold denoising method formechanical impact signal is proposed. Compared with traditional wavelet denoising methods, itsuppresses pseudo-Gibbs phenomena in the neighborhood of signal discontinuities. To remedy thedrawbacks of conventional threshold functions, a new improved threshold function is introduced. Itpossesses more advantages than others. Moreover, based on utilizing characteristics of signal, aadaptive threshold selection procedure for impact signal is proposed. It is data-driven andlevel-dependent, therefore, it is more rational than other threshold estimation methods. Theproposed method is compared to alternative existing methods, and its superiority is revealed bysimulation and real data examples.
基金This project is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.59835160).
文摘Performance of giant magnetostrictive material (GMM) is introduced. Principleof work, basic structure and key techniques of giant magnetostrictive actuator (GMA) are analyzed.Its dynamic models of magneto-mechanical coupling are established. The structure and principle ofthe pneumatic servo valve and the micro pipe robot with new homemade GMM are presented. Theexperiment is carried out under typical working conditions. The experiment results show that the GMMpneumatic servo valve has wide pressure control characteristics, good linearity, and fast responsespeed. The movement principles of the GMM robot system are reliably feasible and its maximal movingspeed is about 8 mm/s. It is preferable to the driving frequency of the robot within 100 approx 300Hz.
基金This project is supported by Electric Vehicle Key Project of National 863 Program of China (No.2001AA501200, 2001AA501211).
文摘Energy management strategy (EMS) is the core of the real-time controlalgorithm of the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). A novel EMS using the logic threshold approach withincorporation of a stand-by optimization algorithm is proposed. The aim of it is to minimize theengine fuel consumption and maintain the battery state of charge (SOC) in its operation range, whilesatisfying the vehicle performance and drivability requirements. The hybrid powertrain bench testis carried out to collect data of the engine, motor and battery pack, which are used in the EMS tocontrol the powertrain. Computer simulation model of the HEV is established in the MATLAB/Simulinkenvironment according to the bench test results. Simulation results are presented for behaviors ofthe engine, motor and battery. The proposed EMS is implemented for a real parallel hybrid carcontrol system and validated by vehicle field tests.
基金This project is supported by Teaching and Research Award Program for Outstanding Young Teachers in Higher Education Institutions of MOE, China (No.2002123) National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50175097).
文摘The aim of this study is to suppress a cavitation near the orifice of arelief valve by changing the shape of a poppet. An experimental flow visualization technique and anumerical cavitating flow simulation, using a RNG kappa-epsilon turbulence model and a cavitationmodel, are employed to achieve the purpose. In the flow visualization, the cavitation phenomenonnear the orifice of a relief valve is observed using a transparent test valve body model and acamera. On the other hand, a three dimensional cavitating flow simulation is conducted to predictthe cavitation near the orifice of a relief valve. Six types of poppets are designed by changing theshape of a traditional poppet shape, which is expected to influence the cavitating flow in anorifice. In addition, the cavitation noise of a relief valve is measured and the noise spectrum isanalyzed. In conclusion, the cavitation intensity and the cavitation noise are reduced for anoptimal poppet geometry obtained in the present study.
基金This project is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50075059) Tianjin Science and Technology Commission (No. 99370111 andNo.003802111).
文摘The kinematic design of a reconfigurable miniature parallel kinematic machineis dealt with. It shows that the reconfigurability may be realized by packaging a tripod-basedparallel mechanism with fixed length struts into a compact and rigid frame with which the differentconfigurations can be formed. Utilizing a dual parameter model, the influences of the geometricalparameters on the dexterous performance and the workspace/machine volume ratio are investigated. Anovel global performance index for the dimensional synthesis is proposed and optimized, resulting ina set of dimensionless geometrical parameters.
基金This project is supported by the Fifth China Technology Innovational Items (No.01-101-19-13).
文摘The measurement of the middle-convex and varying ellipse profile of a pistonskirt is a key technology because of its complex profile and high precision. Generally, a piston ismeasured on special device after it is machined. High accuracy can be achieved through this off-linemeasurement, but the result diverges from the actual dimension. Therefore, a no-contact in-sitemeasurement system is proposed. A laser displacement meter is used to measure the profile of thepiston skirt. A computer connected to the meter is used to process the measured data. A regressionanalysis method is used to process the ellipse section data. The method of moving average is used toprocess the middle-convex curve data. By using the given system, high measurement accuracy can begained, and the production requirement is met.
基金This project is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50205019)Development Foundation of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Education, China (No.04EB03).
文摘A model for conceptual design of mechanical devices is studied based onqualitative simulation. In this model, the desired functions are expressed bystate-transit-diagrams(ST-diagrams) and design space is represented byqualitative-state-curves(QS-curves). The first design idea, called seeds idea, is proposed by thedesigner and then is abstracted into QS-curves. The qualitative simulation is implemented based onthe QS-curves. By changing the motion of acting parts, the connection of parts and the motion ofdriving part, new design ideas are generated. With this model, a series of new design ideas derivedfrom the seeds idea can be achieved.
文摘A novel combined model of the vibration control for the coupled flexiblesystem and its general mathematic description are developed. In presented model, active and passivecontrols as well as force and moment controls are combined into a single unit to achieve theefficient vibration control of the flexible structures by multi-approaches. Considering thecomplexity of the energy transmission in the vibrating system, the transmission channels of thepower flow transmitted into the foundation are discussed, and the general forces and thecorresponding velocities are combined into a single function, respectively. Under the controlstrategy of the minimum power flow, the transmission characteristics of the power flow areinvestigated. From the presented numerical examples, it is obvious that the analytical model iseffective, and both force and moment controls are able to depress vibration energy substantially.
基金This project is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.60275034) and Provincical Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning (No. 20032119)
文摘A new method to drive and control micro in-pipe robot by means of magneticfield outside pipe is put forward, in which wireless micro robot can move forward driven by thevibration of its legs through converting magnetic energy into mechanical one under the action ofpiezomagnetism and magnetomechanical coupling of its micro GMA, when time varied oscillatingmagnetic field with different frequency applied outside pipe. Firstly its systematical structure andoperation principle are introduced, and energy converting process from outside magnetic one intomechanical one is analyzed through setting up the magnetic and mechanical dynamic model of GMA andestablishing dynamic model of two stage amplifier of mobile earner. Robot systematical experimentsshow the correctness of the theoretical analysis and its feasibility. As a result, drive and controlmethod without cable through outside magnetic field is realized.
