Vibration signature analysis:
The acceleration signals measured from a gearbox can be used to monitor the condition of the gears inside the gearbox. The early diagnosis of any gear issues can prevent the future catastrophic failure of the system. Assume the following measurements and specifications (courtesy of Spectra Quest, Inc.):
a. The input shaft has a speed of 1,000 RPM and meshing frequency is approximately 300 Hz.
b. Data specifications:
Investigate the spectrum for each measurement and identify sidebands. For each measurement, determine the ratio of the largest sideband amplitude over the amplitude of meshing frequency. Investigate the relation between the computed ratio values and the damage severity.