Sound-based diagnosis of failure in a vertical roller mill

The vertical roller mill used in the cement industry is a crucial piece of equipment that operates continuously and is essential for production. However, frequent breakdowns in its components, particularly the roller ends, have resulted in multiple production stops. To address this issue, the concep...

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Published in:Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering 2024-04, Vol.46 (4), Article 242
Main Authors: Daniel, Lamartine Lincoln Neves, Leite, Diego Fernandes Queiroga, Gomes, Amanda Caroline Alves, Mishina, Koje Daniel Vasconcelos, Rodrigues, Marcelo Cavalcanti
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chaos theory
Defects
Engineering
Maintenance
Mechanical Engineering
Multiresolution analysis
Review Paper
Roller mills (grinders)
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Summary:The vertical roller mill used in the cement industry is a crucial piece of equipment that operates continuously and is essential for production. However, frequent breakdowns in its components, particularly the roller ends, have resulted in multiple production stops. To address this issue, the concept of analyzing the mill's sound vibrations to identify potential defect patterns was explored. Sound analysis was conducted during instances of terminal failures. Applying signal processing techniques such as FFT, multiresolution analysis, and SAC-DM (based on chaos theory) enabled the observation of a recurring pattern in the equipment's behavior that preceded the appearance of failures in the vertical mill's roller ends. It was noted that multiresolution analysis and SAC-DM were highly sensitive to these patterns, allowing the company's maintenance department to anticipate necessary repairs. This study employed sound analysis using a smartphone, multiresolution analysis, and density of maxima to detect failure patterns in vertical roller mills. It was observed that SAC-DM proved to be particularly sensitive to defects, enabling timely intervention and maintenance.
ISSN:1678-5878
1806-3691
DOI:10.1007/s40430-024-04802-4