Algorithms for spectrum background estimation of non-stationary signals

Omri Matania, Renata Klein, Jacob Bortman

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Abstract

The spectrum background, or in short, the background, is associated with the slow variations of the spectrum. The estimated background can be used to pre-whiten the spectrum and to identify significant variations in machine structure. However, the known background estimation techniques have been considered mainly in the context of stationary signals. Thus, the goal of this paper is to present new algorithms for background estimation of non-stationary signals. Based on the examination of available techniques for separating discrete frequencies and the background, we present two new algorithms for non-stationary signals: (i) time–frequency background estimation (TFBE), recommended when the rotation speed is unknown, and (ii) cycle-order background estimation (COBE), recommended when the rotation speed is known. The performance of these two new algorithms is demonstrated using a large data bank composed of simulated vibration signals of rotating components in different rotating speed profiles combined with realistic transfer functions measured on different rotating machines. These vibration signals were designed for a comprehensive investigation of the capabilities and limitations of the new algorithms. The accuracy of the new algorithms to estimate the background depends on the rotating speed variation. Good estimations of the backgrounds were achieved for rotating speed variations up to 10 Hz/s. Furthermore, the abilities of the algorithms are illustrated on real measured data.

Original languageAmerican English
Article number108551
JournalMechanical Systems and Signal Processing
Volume167
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Mar 2022

Keywords

  • Background
  • Cepstrum liftering
  • Dephase
  • Non-stationary signal
  • Pre-whitening
  • adaptive clutter separation (ACS)

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Signal Processing
  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science Applications

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