For about ten years the large engine industry has been discussing condition monitoring. A wide variety of measurement techniques and sensors has been developed and installed, but up until now no genuine condition monitoring system has been available for customers and operators. Thus AVL decided to start up an extensive development program in close cooperation with a partner company with wide-ranging knowledge of the marine business. The aim is to combine AVL's well-known strengths in engine development and testing, measurement techniques, data acquisition and optimization of engine operation with the partner's experience. The clear target is an end-to-end, reliable condition monitoring system close to practical use and fulfilling the requirements of engine operators. This system is intended to include not only the engine but also the surrounding environment and auxiliary systems to consider their important impacts. A modular design has been chosen to meet these requirements. The core of a condition monitoring system is the set of algorithms for the evaluation of the collected data and information from the plant. The algorithms contain an extensive amount of expert knowledge. They must be able to act as flexibly as possible on the basis of the fewest possible data sources. Another important factor is smart, effective data handling. The results of the evaluation process must be displayed to the operating personnel by utilizing a self-explanatory graphic user interface. Interaction of a holistic condition monitoring system with the installed engine or plant control system is also possible. This allows continuous operation optimization. But it must be ensured that important decisions such as engine stopping or load changing can be executed only by the operators. Of course, such an interaction is to be executed in close cooperation with the respective OEM and the classification society.
Approach for condition monitoring as integral part of engine and auxiliary systems
2007
9 Seiten, 8 Bilder, 12 Quellen
Conference paper
Storage medium
English
Approach for condition monitoring as integral part of engine & auxiliary systems
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