Title :
Estimating motor life using motor circuit analysis predictive measurements
Author :
Penrose, Howard W.
Author_Institution :
All-Test Pro Div., BJM Corp., Old Saybrook, CT, USA
Abstract :
One of the keys to the implementation of a technology for predictive maintenance and reliability is the ability to estimate how much time is left prior to equipment failure. In this presentation, we shall discuss the guidelines as to the time to failure following changes in the trending of motor circuit analysis readings. In many cases, early detection of faults and the application of this method will allow for the reconditioning versus rewinding of electrical machinery. The scope of the paper will be low voltage, random wound induction motors in a clean electrical environment. The paper will also include a definition of the three stages of winding failure.
Keywords :
induction motors; life testing; machine testing; machine windings; maintenance engineering; reliability; electrical machine rewinding; fault detection; motor circuit analysis; motor life estimation; motor reliability; predictive measurements; winding failure; wound induction motors; Circuit analysis; Circuit faults; Electrical fault detection; Equipment failure; Guidelines; Life estimation; Low voltage; Machinery; Predictive maintenance; Wounds;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Insulation Conference and Electrical Manufacturing & Coil Winding Technology Conference, 2003. Proceedings
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7935-7
DOI :
10.1109/EICEMC.2003.1247926
