NBG–18 graphite is developed by SGL Carbon for the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor Company (PBMR), and is used as the preferred material for the internal graphite core structures of a high–temperature gas–cooled nuclear reactor (HTR). The NBG–18 graphite is manufactured using pitch coke, and is vibrationally molded. To assess the structural behaviour of graphite many destructive techniques have been performed in the past. Though the destructive techniques are easy and in some cases relative inexpensive to perform, these methods lead to waste material and require cumbersome time consuming sample preparations. To overcome this problem numerous non–destructive testing techniques are available such as sonic resonance, resonant inspection, ultrasonic testing, low and multifrequency Eddy current analysis, acoustic emission and impulse excitation techniques. The Hammer Impulse Excitation technique was used as a method in predicting the fatigue life of NBG–18 graphite by focussing on the application of modal frequency analysis of determined natural frequencies. Moreover, the typical fatigue characteristics of NBG–18 graphite were determined across a comprehensive set of load ranges. In order to be able to correlate modal frequency parameters with fatigue life, suitable uniaxial fatigue test specimen geometry needed to be obtained. The uniaxial fatigue test specimens were manufactured from two NBG–18 graphite sample blocks. The relationship between natural frequencies of uniaxial test specimens, fatigue life, sample positioning and sample orientation was investigated for different principle stress ratios. Load ratios R = –oo and R = +2 tested proved to show the highest r–values for the Pearson correlation coefficients investigated. However, there was no significant trend found between the natural frequency and the fatigue life. / Thesis (M.Ing. (Nuclear Engineering))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2011.

NBG–18 graphite is developed by SGL Carbon for the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor Company (PBMR), and is used as the preferred material for the internal graphite core structures of a high–temperature gas–cooled nuclear reactor (HTR). The NBG–18 graphite is manufactured using pitch coke, and is vibrationally molded. To assess the structural behaviour of graphite many destructive techniques have been performed in the past. Though the destructive techniques are easy and in some cases relative inexpensive to perform, these methods lead to waste material and require cumbersome time consuming sample preparations. To overcome this problem numerous non–destructive testing techniques are available such as sonic resonance, resonant inspection, ultrasonic testing, low and multifrequency Eddy current analysis, acoustic emission and impulse excitation techniques. The Hammer Impulse Excitation technique was used as a method in predicting the fatigue life of NBG–18 graphite by focussing on the application of modal frequency analysis of determined natural frequencies. Moreover, the typical fatigue characteristics of NBG–18 graphite were determined across a comprehensive set of load ranges. In order to be able to correlate modal frequency parameters with fatigue life, suitable uniaxial fatigue test specimen geometry needed to be obtained. The uniaxial fatigue test specimens were manufactured from two NBG–18 graphite sample blocks. The relationship between natural frequencies of uniaxial test specimens, fatigue life, sample positioning and sample orientation was investigated for different principle stress ratios. Load ratios R = –oo and R = +2 tested proved to show the highest r–values for the Pearson correlation coefficients investigated. However, there was no significant trend found between the natural frequency and the fatigue life. / Thesis (M.Ing. (Nuclear Engineering))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2011.

This research investigates possible monitoring methods to non-invasively detect blockages in the cyclone of milk powder spray driers to avoid costly production shutdowns. Two possible solutions have been identified. These are guided wave and vibration analysis. This research focuses on vibration analysis method, based on variation in the natural frequencies and/or damping ratios caused by blockages. Experimental simulation studies the performance to assess the viability of the vibration analysis method in identifying blockage in the cyclone. To test this method, a 1.87m long vertical cylindrical steel tube with both ends simply supported was setup as a prototype and flour was used as the powder conveyed by the tube. Analytical, numerical and experimental methods were implemented on the prototype using vibration analysis techniques. Experimental resonant frequencies of the empty shell from the impact hammer excitation were compared with analytical and numerical solutions to analyse the modal shapes. The first bending mode was determined as 79 Hz, which decreased with the amount of added mass and location closer to the middle point. This was validated by the simulated mass experiment, which also matched with the beam-mass theory. Flour induced experiment further validated the variation of the first bending mode. Experimental 270Hz, 380Hz and 398Hz resonant frequencies increased with the amount of added mass, which was validated by the simulated mass and flour induced experiment. Besides the variation of the natural frequencies, the damping ratio was also studied and quantified using the Hilbert transform envelope curve method. Onsite monitoring of the vibration of the cyclone in a spray dryer was done at Fonterra Te Rapa and clear resonant frequencies were obtained. The research results from the prototype demonstrate that vibration analysis as a non-destructive method to detect the milk powder deposition or blockage in the cyclone is possible and promising. However, more work is required before industry application.

Edifícios altos têm pouca rigidez lateral devido a suas dimensões. Os principais carregamentos laterais nestas estruturas são de sismos e vento. Portanto, suas propriedades dinâmicas e a correta estimativa das mesmas são fundamentais. Todavia, mesmo havendo muita pesquisa nesta área, a predição de frequências naturais de vibração livre de edifícios altos com precisão não é trivial. Métodos computacionais e fórmulas de normas ao redor do mundo divergem, ao passo que cidades brasileiras estão crescendo com a construção de maiores estruturas com frequências naturais estimadas abaixo de valores esperados. Neste trabalho, as incertezas acerca da estimativa de frequências naturais são investigadas através da comparação de resultados de diferentes metodologias. Primeiramente, frequências naturais estimadas ainda na fase de projeto de 8 prédios altos construídos ou em construção no Brasil são comparadas com formulações típicas baseadas em dados experimentais. Em um segundo momento, 3 edifícios altos têm suas primeiras frequências naturais estimadas através de: um método simplificado proposto neste trabalho; 2 programas de MEF diferentes; um modelo em MEF incluindo diagonais de compressão a fim de replicar o comportamento da alvenaria de fechamento e, finalmente, através da aplicação de um fator para calibrar a frequência natural obtida via programação em MEF. Tal fator é oriundo de uma formulação elaborada neste estudo para corrigir a frequência natural estimada sem a consideração do acréscimo de rigidez causado pela alvenaria de fechamento. Os resultados evidenciam que as baixas frequências naturais são semelhantes a medições de resposta sísmica. Também é relatada uma boa convergência para diferentes métodos computacionais enquanto os resultados das análises com alvenaria não estrutural revelam uma ótima convergência. Este estudo apresenta um melhor entendimento das razões para as baixas frequências naturais dos arranha-céus brasileiros enquanto expõe avanços na estimativa de frequências naturais com alta precisão. / Tall buildings have low lateral stiffness due to their dimensions and the main lateral forces on these structures are wind and seismic loads. Therefore, an accurate estimation of their dynamic properties is essential. Nevertheless, even with plenty of studies in this area, predicting natural frequencies of tall buildings is not trivial. Numeric computational methods and simplified procedures around the world diverge, whereas Brazilian cities are growing with the construction of higher buildings with lower estimated values for natural frequencies than the expected. In this work, the uncertainties are investigated through the comparison of different methods of estimating natural frequencies. Firstly, the natural frequencies estimated during project phase of 8 buildings, recently constructed or under construction in Brazil, are compared with formulas based on experimental measurements. Secondly, the natural frequencies of 3 buildings are estimated with different methods: two FEM models made with two computer programs commercially available, a simplified method proposed in this work, a FEM model with diagonal elements representing the masonry infill and a method based on applying a correction factor on the natural frequency obtained with another method. This last method is proposed here in order to consider the effect of infill masonry on the stiffness. The results evince that the low frequencies are similar to the ones measured on seismic response. The different computational methods have a good convergence while the analysis including the infill masonry has an outstanding convergence. This study reveals a better understanding of the reasons for low natural frequencies of the Brazilian tall buildings while presents improvements on estimating natural frequencies with high precision.

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Edifícios altos têm pouca rigidez lateral devido a suas dimensões. Os principais carregamentos laterais nestas estruturas são de sismos e vento. Portanto, suas propriedades dinâmicas e a correta estimativa das mesmas são fundamentais. Todavia, mesmo havendo muita pesquisa nesta área, a predição de frequências naturais de vibração livre de edifícios altos com precisão não é trivial. Métodos computacionais e fórmulas de normas ao redor do mundo divergem, ao passo que cidades brasileiras estão crescendo com a construção de maiores estruturas com frequências naturais estimadas abaixo de valores esperados. Neste trabalho, as incertezas acerca da estimativa de frequências naturais são investigadas através da comparação de resultados de diferentes metodologias. Primeiramente, frequências naturais estimadas ainda na fase de projeto de 8 prédios altos construídos ou em construção no Brasil são comparadas com formulações típicas baseadas em dados experimentais. Em um segundo momento, 3 edifícios altos têm suas primeiras frequências naturais estimadas através de: um método simplificado proposto neste trabalho; 2 programas de MEF diferentes; um modelo em MEF incluindo diagonais de compressão a fim de replicar o comportamento da alvenaria de fechamento e, finalmente, através da aplicação de um fator para calibrar a frequência natural obtida via programação em MEF. Tal fator é oriundo de uma formulação elaborada neste estudo para corrigir a frequência natural estimada sem a consideração do acréscimo de rigidez causado pela alvenaria de fechamento. Os resultados evidenciam que as baixas frequências naturais são semelhantes a medições de resposta sísmica. Também é relatada uma boa convergência para diferentes métodos computacionais enquanto os resultados das análises com alvenaria não estrutural revelam uma ótima convergência. Este estudo apresenta um melhor entendimento das razões para as baixas frequências naturais dos arranha-céus brasileiros enquanto expõe avanços na estimativa de frequências naturais com alta precisão. / Tall buildings have low lateral stiffness due to their dimensions and the main lateral forces on these structures are wind and seismic loads. Therefore, an accurate estimation of their dynamic properties is essential. Nevertheless, even with plenty of studies in this area, predicting natural frequencies of tall buildings is not trivial. Numeric computational methods and simplified procedures around the world diverge, whereas Brazilian cities are growing with the construction of higher buildings with lower estimated values for natural frequencies than the expected. In this work, the uncertainties are investigated through the comparison of different methods of estimating natural frequencies. Firstly, the natural frequencies estimated during project phase of 8 buildings, recently constructed or under construction in Brazil, are compared with formulas based on experimental measurements. Secondly, the natural frequencies of 3 buildings are estimated with different methods: two FEM models made with two computer programs commercially available, a simplified method proposed in this work, a FEM model with diagonal elements representing the masonry infill and a method based on applying a correction factor on the natural frequency obtained with another method. This last method is proposed here in order to consider the effect of infill masonry on the stiffness. The results evince that the low frequencies are similar to the ones measured on seismic response. The different computational methods have a good convergence while the analysis including the infill masonry has an outstanding convergence. This study reveals a better understanding of the reasons for low natural frequencies of the Brazilian tall buildings while presents improvements on estimating natural frequencies with high precision.

Edifícios altos têm pouca rigidez lateral devido a suas dimensões. Os principais carregamentos laterais nestas estruturas são de sismos e vento. Portanto, suas propriedades dinâmicas e a correta estimativa das mesmas são fundamentais. Todavia, mesmo havendo muita pesquisa nesta área, a predição de frequências naturais de vibração livre de edifícios altos com precisão não é trivial. Métodos computacionais e fórmulas de normas ao redor do mundo divergem, ao passo que cidades brasileiras estão crescendo com a construção de maiores estruturas com frequências naturais estimadas abaixo de valores esperados. Neste trabalho, as incertezas acerca da estimativa de frequências naturais são investigadas através da comparação de resultados de diferentes metodologias. Primeiramente, frequências naturais estimadas ainda na fase de projeto de 8 prédios altos construídos ou em construção no Brasil são comparadas com formulações típicas baseadas em dados experimentais. Em um segundo momento, 3 edifícios altos têm suas primeiras frequências naturais estimadas através de: um método simplificado proposto neste trabalho; 2 programas de MEF diferentes; um modelo em MEF incluindo diagonais de compressão a fim de replicar o comportamento da alvenaria de fechamento e, finalmente, através da aplicação de um fator para calibrar a frequência natural obtida via programação em MEF. Tal fator é oriundo de uma formulação elaborada neste estudo para corrigir a frequência natural estimada sem a consideração do acréscimo de rigidez causado pela alvenaria de fechamento. Os resultados evidenciam que as baixas frequências naturais são semelhantes a medições de resposta sísmica. Também é relatada uma boa convergência para diferentes métodos computacionais enquanto os resultados das análises com alvenaria não estrutural revelam uma ótima convergência. Este estudo apresenta um melhor entendimento das razões para as baixas frequências naturais dos arranha-céus brasileiros enquanto expõe avanços na estimativa de frequências naturais com alta precisão. / Tall buildings have low lateral stiffness due to their dimensions and the main lateral forces on these structures are wind and seismic loads. Therefore, an accurate estimation of their dynamic properties is essential. Nevertheless, even with plenty of studies in this area, predicting natural frequencies of tall buildings is not trivial. Numeric computational methods and simplified procedures around the world diverge, whereas Brazilian cities are growing with the construction of higher buildings with lower estimated values for natural frequencies than the expected. In this work, the uncertainties are investigated through the comparison of different methods of estimating natural frequencies. Firstly, the natural frequencies estimated during project phase of 8 buildings, recently constructed or under construction in Brazil, are compared with formulas based on experimental measurements. Secondly, the natural frequencies of 3 buildings are estimated with different methods: two FEM models made with two computer programs commercially available, a simplified method proposed in this work, a FEM model with diagonal elements representing the masonry infill and a method based on applying a correction factor on the natural frequency obtained with another method. This last method is proposed here in order to consider the effect of infill masonry on the stiffness. The results evince that the low frequencies are similar to the ones measured on seismic response. The different computational methods have a good convergence while the analysis including the infill masonry has an outstanding convergence. This study reveals a better understanding of the reasons for low natural frequencies of the Brazilian tall buildings while presents improvements on estimating natural frequencies with high precision.

The gradual deterioration and failure of old buildings, bridges and other civil engineering structures invoked the need for Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) systems to develop a means to monitor the health of structures. Dozens of sensing, processing and monitoring mechanisms have been implemented and widely deployed with wired sensors. Wireless sensor networks (WSNs), on the other hand, are networks of large numbers of low cost wireless sensor nodes that communicate through a wireless media. The complexity nature and high cost demand of the highly used wired traditional SHM systems have posed the need for replacement with WSNs. However, the major fact that wireless sensor nodes have memory and power supply limitations has been an issue and many efficient options have been proposed to solve this problem and preserve the long life of the network. This is the reason why data processing algorithms in WSNs focus mainly on the accomplishment of efficient utilization of these scarce resources. In this thesis, we design a low-power and memory efficient data processing algorithm using in-place radix-2 integer Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). This algorithm requires inputs with integer values; hence, increases the memory efficiency by more than 40% and highly saves processor power consumption over the traditional floating-point implementation. A standard-deviation-based peak picking algorithm is next applied to measure the natural frequency of the structure. The algorithms together with Contiki, a lightweight open source operating system for networked embedded systems, are loaded on Z1 Zolertia sensor node. Analogue Device’s ADXL345 digital accelerometer on board is used to collect vibration data. The bridge model used to test the target algorithm is a simply supported beam in the lab.

Att konstruktioner som innehållande roterande element riskerar att utsättas för resonans är något en konstruktör alltid bör ha i åtanke. Alla konstruktioner har naturliga frekvenser även kallat egenfrekvenser, naturliga rörelsemönster, vars frekvens beror på dess massa och styvhet. Resonans uppstår då dessa naturliga frekvenser ligger nära angripande krafters frekvens. Resonansfenomenet amplifierar den dynamiska lasten och ofta uppstår väldigt höga påfrestningar på konstruktionen. Denna rapport redogör för en vibrationsanalys av en fläktkonstruktion, samt ett utvecklingsarbete för att optimera denna fläkt utifrån uppsatta krav från samarbetspartnern Quant Service Sweden AB. Fläktkonstruktionen finns hos kabeltillvärkaren NKT i Karlskrona. Arbetet har utförts tillsammans med Quant Service, ansvariga för underhållet på NKT. Fläktkonstruktionen har under flera tillfällen havererat genom att motorfästets skruvförband har gett vika efter allt för stora påfrestningar. Mycket tyder på att konstruktionen utsätts för stora vibrationer, där man tror att orsaken är resonans. Detta eftersom roterande delar enligt leverantör och egna tester ska vara balanserade inom givna gränsvärden. Samarbetspartnern Quant vill nu ha en redogörelse för om de höga vibrationerna orsakas av resonans eller inte, samt hur problemet kan lösas på bästa sätt. Arbetet innehåller två olika experiment, ett impulstest med impulshammare och ett test där fläktens motor startas och körs under två minuter. Konstruktionens respons har mätts med en accelerometer och den erhållna datan har använts för att beräkna en frekvensresponsfunktion, samt ett Power Spectra Density (PSD) i Matlab. Syftet med dessa experiment var att kartlägga konstruktionens egenfrekvenser och dynamiska laster för att se om dessa ligger nära varandra, och på så vis bekräfta att resonansfenomenet orsakat de kraftiga vibrationerna. Det experimentella resultatet visar på att konstruktionen har en dynamisk last på 48,3 Hz vilket motsvarar motorns varvtal på 2900 rpm. Denna dynamiska last ligger väldigt nära en utav konstruktionens egenfrekvenser, 45 Hz, vilket stärker hypotesen om resonans. De experimentella resultaten har validerats med hjälp av en modalanalys gjord i FEM-programmet Simulation Mechanical. Det experimentella impulstestet har också simulerats i programmet. Arbetet innehåller även utveckling av tre olika typer av förstärkning av fläktkonstruktionen. Syftet var att förstärka konstruktionen för att höja dess naturliga frekvenser och på så vis undvika resonansfenomenet. De tre konstruktionerna är rankade utifrån uppsatta krav med hjälp av en konceptbedömningsmatris enligt modellen concept scooring. Modalanalyser i FEM-programmet har gjorts för samtliga tre konstruktioner för att undersöka dess egenfrekvenser. Samtliga tre konstruktioner har inga egenfrekvenser under 100 Hz. Efter arbetet har Quant möjligheten att välja en utav de tre konstruktionerna för vidare implementering. / A designer must have in mind that constructions containing rotating elements risks being subjected to resonance. All constructions have got natural frequencies, also called eigenfrequencies, natural motions, where the frequency depends on its mass and stiffness. This report describes a work consisting a vibrational analysis of a fan construction. The fan construction is located at the cable manufacture NKT in Karlskrona. The work has been performed together with Quant Service, a company responsible for the maintenance at NKT. The fan construction struggle with recurrent breakdowns where the screw joints for the engine attachment were broken after large vibrations. The problem seems to occur due to the resonance phenomena, this because the rotating elements are balanced within limits according to the supplier of the fan wheels and own test performed by Quant themselves. The partner Quant service want to know if the large vibrations occurs due to resonance. The work contains two different experiments, one impulse test with an impulse hammer, and one experiment where the fan’s engine was running and driven for 2 minutes. The construction response was sampled with an accelerometer and the obtained data was used to calculate a frequency response function, and a power spectra density (PSD) in Matlab. The aim of these experiments were to obtain a survey of the constructions natural frequencies and dynamic force to analyse if they are close to each other, and by that confirm that resonance is the causing factor. The experimental result show that the construction has got a dynamic force acting with 48,3 Hz, which corresponds to the engine speed at 2900 rpm. This dynamic force is very close to one of the constructions natural frequencies at 45 Hz. This supports the hypothesis that the problems occur due to resonance. The experimental results have been validated with a modal analysis in the FEM program Simulation Mechanical. The experimental impulse test has been simulated in the program as well. The work also consists a development of three different types of strengthening of the fan construction. The aim is to increase the natural frequencies and by that avoid the resonance phenomena. The three constructions are ranked based on the requirements set by using a concept scooring matrix. Modal analysis for each of the three new constructions were created to confirmed the increased natural frequencies. The constructions all seems to have the first natural frequencies over 100 Hz. When the work was finished Quant had the possibility to pick one of the new constructions for further implementation.

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