VIBRATION CONTROL OF FLUID-FILLED PRISMATIC SHELL WITH ACTIVE CONSTRAINED LAYER DAMPING TREATMENTS

Active constrained layer damping （ACLD） combines the simplicity and reliability of passive damping with the light weight and high efficiency of active actuators to obtain high damping over a wide frequency band. A fluid-filled prismatic shell is set up to investigate the validity and efficiency of ACLD treatments in the case of fluid-structure interaction. By using state subspace identification method, modal parameters of the ACLD system are identified and a state space model is established subsequently for the design of active control laws. Experiments are conducted to the fluid-filled prismatic shell subjected to random and impulse excitation, respectively, For comparison, the shell model without fluid interaction is experimented as well. Experimental results have shown that the ACLD treatments can suppress vibration of the fluid-free and fluid-filled prismatic shell effectively. Under the same control gain, vibration attenuation is almost the same in both cases.

SIMULATION OF CRACK DIAGNOSIS OF ROTOR BASED ON MULTI-SCALE SINGUUR-SPECTRUM ANALYSIS

In the diagnosis of rotor crack based on wavelet analysis, it is a painful task to find out an adaptive mother wavelet as many of them can be chosen and the analytic results of different mother wavelets are yet not the same. For this limitation of wavelet analysis, a novel diagnostic approach of rotor crack based on multi-scale singular-spectrum analysis （MS-SSA） is proposed. Firstly, a Jeffcott model of a cracked rotor is developed and the forth-order Runge-Kutta method is used to solve the motion equations of this rotor to obtain its time response （signals）. Secondly, a comparatively simple approach of MS-SSA is presented and the empirical orthogonal functions of different orders in various scales are regarded as analyzing functions. At last, the signals of the cracked rotor and an uncracked rotor are analyzed using the proposed approach of MS-SSA, and the simulative results are compared. The results show that, the data-adaptive analyzing functions can capture many features of signals and the rotor crack can be identified and diagnosed effectively by comparing the analytic results of signals of the cracked rotor with those of the uncracked rotor using the analyzing functions of different orders.

FAULT DIAGNOSIS OF ROTATING MACHINERY USING KNOWLEDGE-BASED FUZZY NEURAL NETWORK

A novel knowledge-based fuzzy neural network （KBFNN） for fault diagnosis is presented. Crude rules were extracted and the corresponding dependent factors and antecedent coverage factors were calculated firstly from the diagnostic sample based on rough sets theory. Then the number of rules was used to construct partially the structure of a fuzzy neural network and those factors were implemented as initial weights, with fuzzy output parameters being optimized by genetic algorithm. Such fuzzy neural network was called KBFNN. This KBFNN was utilized to identify typical faults of rotating machinery. Diagnostic results show that it has those merits of shorter training time and higher right diagnostic level compared to general fuzzy neural networks.

THEORY AND EXPERIMENT ON THE VISCOUS HEATING OF FLUID DAMPER UNDER SHOCK ENVIRONMENT

A specially designed fluid damper used as negative shock pulse generator in the shock resistance test system to dissipate the shock input energy in transient time duration is presented. The theoretical modeling based on the three-dimensional equation of heat transfer through a fluid element is created to predict the viscous heating in the fluid damper under shock conditions. A comprehensive experimental program that investigates the problem of viscous heating in the fluid damper under different shock conditions is conducted on the shock test machine to validate the analytical expression. Temperature histories for the fluid within the damper at two locations, the annular-oriflce and the-end-of stroke of the damper, are recorded. The experimental results show that the theoretical model can offer a very dependable prediction for the temperature histories in the damper for increasing input velocity. The theoretical model and experimental data both clearly indicate that the viscous heating in the damper is directly related to the maximum shock velocity input and the pressure between the two sides of the piston head.

Identification of Modal Parameters with Linear Structure under Non-stationary Ambient Excitation

Empirical mode decomposition (EMD) is proposed to identify linear structure under non-stationary excitation,and non-white noise coefficient is introduced under the assumption of random signals consisting of white noise and non-white noise signals. The cross-correlation function of response signal is decomposed into mode functions and residue by EMD method. The identification technique of the modal parameters of single freedom degree is applied to each mode function to obtain natural frequencies, damping ratios and mode shapes. The results of identification of the five-degree freedom linear system demonstrate that the proposed method is effective in identifying the parameters of linear structures under non-stationary ambient excitation.

MATHEMATICAL MODELS ARISING FROM A SURVEY OF FERROMAGNETIC MATERIALS UNDER MAGNETISATION

This paper focuses on mathematical models describing the mechanical behavior of ferromagnetic materials under magnetization. Through combination of the electromagnetic field theory with the theory of elastic mechanics, several nonlinear systems of fourth order partial differential equations were deduced. By making further assumption, the first-order approximation of the above equations was established, of which the solutions are good enough for engineering application.

NONLINEAR DYNAMICS OF A CRACKED ROTOR IN A MANEUVERING AIRCRAFT

The nonlinear dynamics of a cracked rotor system in an aircraft maneuvering with constant velocity or acceleration was investigated. The influence of the aircraft climbing angle on the cracked rotor system response is of particular interest and the results show that the climbing angle can markedly affect the parameter range for bifurcation, for quasi-periodic response and for chaotic response as well as for system stability. Aircraft acceleration is also shown to significantly affect the nonlinear behavior of the cracked rotor system, illustrating the possibility for on-line rotor crack fault diagnosis.

DENOISING METHOD BASED ON SINGULAR SPECTRUM ANALYSIS AND ITS APPLICATIONS IN CALCULATION OF MAXIMAL LIAPUNOV EXPONENT

An algorithm based on the data-adaptive filtering characteristics of singular spectrum analysis (SSA) is proposed to denoise chaotic data. Firstly, the empirical orthogonal functions (EOFs) and principal components (PCs) of the signal were calculated, reconstruct the signal using the EOFs and PCs, and choose the optimal reconstructing order based on sigular spectrum to obtain the denoised signal. The noise of the signal can influence the calculating precision of maximal Liapunov exponents. The proposed denoising algorithm was applied to the maximal Liapunov exponents calculations of two chaotic system, Henon map and Logistic map. Some numerical results show that this denoising algorithm could improve the calculating precision of maximal Liapunov exponent.

ON DOUBLE PEAK PROBABILITY DENSITY FUNCTIONS OF DUFFING OSCILLATOR TO COMBINED DETERMINISTIC AND RANDOM EXCITATIONS

The principal resonance of Duffing random external excitation was investigated. oscillator to combined deterministic and The random excitation was taken to be white noise or harmonic with separable random amplitude and phase. The method of multiple scales was used to determine the equations of modulation of amplitude and phase. The one peak probability density function of each of the two stable stationary solutions was calculated by the linearization method. These two one-peak-density functions were combined using the probability of realization of the two stable stationary solutions to obtain the double peak probability density function. The theoretical analysis are verified by numerical results.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSE OF VAN DER POL-DUFFING OSCILLATOR UNDER COMBINED DETERMINISTIC AND RANDOM PARAMETRIC EXCITATION

The principal resonance of Van der Pol-Duffing oscillator to combined deterministic and random parametric excitations is investigated. The method of multiple scales was used to determine the equations of modulation of amplitude and phase. The behavior, stability and bifurcation of steady state response were studied. Jumps were shown to occur under some conditions. The effects of damping, detuning, bandwidth, and magnitudes of deterministic and random excitations are analyzed. The theoretical analysis were verified by numerical results.

RESPONSE OF NONLINEAR OSCILLATOR UNDER NARROW-BAND RANDOM EXCITATION

The principal resonance of Duffing oscillator to narrow_band random parametric excitation was investigated. The method of multiple scales was used to determine the equations of modulation of amplitude and phase. The behavior, stability and bifurcation of steady state response were studied by means of qualitative analyses. The effects of damping, detuning, bandwidth and magnitudes of deterministic and random excitations were analyzed. The theoretical analyses were verified by numerical results. Theoretical analyses and numerical simulations show that when the intensity of the random excitation increases, the nontrivial steady state solution may change from a limit cycle to a diffused limit cycle. Under some conditions the system may have two steady state solutions.

Study on Theoretical Modeling of Semi-Active Electro-Rheological Fluid Damper

This paper emphases on analyzing and investigating the mechanical behavior of electro-rheological fluid (ERF) semi-active damper. Theoretical model was developed to describe the relationship between electric field and the resistance force of ERF flowing through two parallel plane electrodes. In the model, the pressure drop along electrodes was supposed to consist of two parts: one related with viscosity and the other related with dynamic yield shear stress. The concept of yield stress influence factor was developed in deriving the theoretical formula for calculating the pressure drop in the damper. The influences of some other factors, such as, non-ideal Newtonian fluid and temperature have also been taken into account. Numerical and experimental work have been performed to prove the validity of the proposed model. The comparison of both results shows that the developed model is quite effective and practicable .

STOCHASTIC DISCRETE MODEL OF TWO-STAGE ISOLATION SYSTEM WITH RIGID LIMITERS

The possible intermittent impacts of a two-stage isolation system with rigid limiters have been investigated. The isolation system is under periodic external excitation disturbed by small stationary Gaussian white noise after shock. The maximal impact Poincaré map is proposed based on the multi-body dynamics with unilateral constrains. Then in the period after shock, the zero order approximate stochastic discrete model and the first order approximate stochastic model are developed. The real isolation system of an MTU diesel engine is used to evaluate the established model. After calculating of the numerical example, the effects of noise excitation on the isolation system are discussed. The results show that the property of the system is complicated due to intermittent impact. The difference between zero order model and the first order model may be great. The effect of small noise is obvious. The results may be expected useful to the naval designers.

NUMERICAL MODELING OF MULTI-CYLINDER ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND CONTROLLER DESIGN FOR SHOCK TEST MACHINE

A high fidelity dynamic model of a high-energy hydraulically-actuated shock test machine for heavy weight devices is presented to satisfy the newly-built shock resistance standard and simulate the actual underwater explosion environments in laboratory as well as increase the testing capability of shock test machine. In order to produce the required negative shock pulse in the given time duration, four hydraulic actuators are utilized. The model is then used to formulate an advanced feedforward controller for the system to produce the required negative waveform and to address the motion synchronization of the four cylinders. The model provides a safe and easily controllable way to perform a ＂virtual testing＂ before starting potentially destructive tests on specimen and to predict performance of the system. Simulation results have demonstrated the effectiveness of the controller.

HARMONIC COMPONENT EXTRACTION FROM A CHAOTIC SIGNAL BASED ON EMPIRICAL MODE DECOMPOSITION METHOD

A novel approach of signal extraction of a harmonic component fRom a chaotic signal generated by a Duffing oscillator was proposed. Based on empirical mode decomposition （EMD） and concept that any signal is composed of a series of the simple intrinsic modes, the harmonic components were extracted f^om the chaotic signals. Simulation results show the approach is satisfactory.

DYNAMIC FREE ENERGY HYSTERESIS MODEL IN MAGNETOSTRICTIVE ACTUATORS

A dynamic free energy hysteresis model in magnetostrictive actuators is presented. It is the free energy hysteresis model coupled to an ordinary different equation in an unusual way. According to its special structure, numerical implementation method of the dynamic model is provided. The resistor parameter in the dynamic model changes according to different frequency ranges. This makes numerical implementation results reasonable in the discussed operating frequency range. The validity of the dynamic free energy model is illustrated by comparison with experimental data.

A novel methodology for complex part motion planning

A motion planning strategy. tor the assembly task of inserting a dissymmetrical T-snaped putt into a C-shaped slot is presented. The coarse motion planning strategy is expounded by geometric reasoning. A medial axis diagram decreases the unnecessary configuration states and optimizes the planning strategy. Due to the uncertainties, force sensing and force control is indispensable for motion planning. Combining the coarse motion planning strategy with fine motion planning strategy, the task of assembling a dissymmetrical T-shaped part can be completed successfully.

A NOVEL ELLIPSOIDAL ACOUSTIC INFINITE ELEMENT

A novel ellipsoidal acoustic infinite element is proposed. It is based a new pressure representation, which can describe and solve the ellipsoidal acoustic field more exactly. The shape functions of this novel acoustic infinite element are similar to the (Burnett's) method, while the weight functions are defined as the product of the complex conjugates of the shaped functions and an additional weighting factor. The code of this method is cheap to generate as for 1-D element because only 1-D integral needs to be numerical. Coupling with the standard finite element, this method provides a capability for very efficiently modeling acoustic fields surrounding structures of virtually any practical shape. This novel method was deduced in brief and the conclusion was kept in detail. To test the feasibility of this novel method efficiently,in the examples the infinite elements were considered,excluding the finite elements relative. This novel ellipsoidal acoustic infinite element can deduce the analytic solution of an oscillating sphere. The example of a prolate spheroid shows that the novel infinite element is superior to the boundary element and other acoustic infinite elements. Analytical and numerical results of these examples show that this novel method is feasible.

Detection of engine misfire by wavelet analysis of cylinder-head vibration signals

The misfiring fault of internal combustion engine was detected by using the vibration signals of cylinder-head.Based on the data acquisition system built with LabVIEW,the cylinder-head vibration signals were detected with an accelerometer while the engine was rapidly accelerating from idle speed to high speed,at which time the engine was running under four working conditions of normal and single cylinder misfiring,double cylinders continuously misfiring and double cylinders alternately misfiring.After decomposing the vibration signals with db3 wavelet,whether the engine was misfiring or not,and what type of misfiring,were judged by comparing the decomposing results.The resultd showrf that,the low-frequency vibration of the engine cylinder head was related to the rotation of the principal shaft,and the high-frequency vibration was related to the combustion in the cylinder.There were certain corresponding relationships between wave crests of high-frequency vibration and wave crests of low-frequency under the four conditions of normal and faults when engine runs in idle segment,accelerating segment,and high-speed segment.Thus,the misfiring fault and type can be detected by analyzing the corresponding relations.Detection of the misfiring fault by using wavelet analysis was effective and feasible.

Comparison between Cyclic Statistics and Envelope Demodulation

In this paper, demodulation performance of first-order cyclic statistics and second-order cyclic statistics for amplitude modulation signals is introduced. By theoretical research, it is proved that cyclic mean does not possess demodulation performance for amplitude modulation signals, but cyclic autocorrelation function can extract frequency components from amplitude modulation signals. Based on the above, both cyclic autocorrelation function and envelope demodulation based on Hilbert transform are compared. The results show that the two kinds of analysis methods have similar performance for demodulation, in the mean time it is pointed out that they also possess essential distinction, and cyclic autocorrelation function is better to demodulate amplitude modulation signals. Key words cyclic statistics - demodulation - feature extraction Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No. 50175068)