Apparatus and method for automation of imaging and dynamic signal analyses
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
H04N-005/222
G01N-024/00
G01H-017/00
G06F-011/30
G21C-017/00
출원번호
UP-0899511
(2004-07-26)
등록번호
US-7561200
(2009-07-27)
발명자
/ 주소
Garvey, III, Raymond E.
Rich, Michael D.
Hayzen, Anthony J.
Granger, Mark
출원인 / 주소
CSI Technology, Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Luedeka, Neely & Graham, P.C.
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42인용 특허 :
22
초록▼
A method and apparatus for inspecting equipment using focal plane array imaging sensor data and dynamic sensor data. Methods involve capturing focal plane array imaging sensor data using a focal plane array imaging sensor such as an infrared camera or a visible camera, or acquiring imaging sensor da
A method and apparatus for inspecting equipment using focal plane array imaging sensor data and dynamic sensor data. Methods involve capturing focal plane array imaging sensor data using a focal plane array imaging sensor such as an infrared camera or a visible camera, or acquiring imaging sensor data from an electronic data storage source, and involve capturing dynamic sensor data, such as vibration or ultrasonic data using a dynamic sensor such as an accelerometer or ultrasound system. Methods also provide for analyzing imaging and dynamic sensor data using such techniques as thermography and fast fourier transformation. Apparatuses include a portable instrument with sensor interfaces for collecting imaging sensor data and dynamic sensor data. A sensor suite is provided that includes vibration sensor, sonic sensors, ultrasonic sensors, oil sensors, flux sensors and current sensors. A base station is included to collect and analyze data from one or more portable instruments.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for inspecting equipment, the method comprising, storing in a portable instrument (a) application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array imaging sensor data to derive at least one imagery indication of equipment health, (b) application in
What is claimed is: 1. A method for inspecting equipment, the method comprising, storing in a portable instrument (a) application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array imaging sensor data to derive at least one imagery indication of equipment health, (b) application instructions for receiving, storing, and analyzing dynamic sensor data to derive at least one dynamic indication of equipment health wherein the analyzing dynamic sensor data includes one or more analyzing techniques selected from the following group: Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) vibration analysis, waveform vibration analysis, spectral vibration analysis, stress wave analysis, transient analysis, sonic analysis, ultrasonic analysis, FFT flux analysis, and FFT current analysis, and (c) application instructions for correlating at least one imagery indication of equipment health with at least one dynamic indication of equipment health; while on a route or survey, receiving and storing focal plane array imaging sensor data and dynamic sensor data at approximately the same time in the portable instrument using at least a portion of the application instructions; deriving at least one imagery indication of equipment health comprising thermographic image data from the imaging sensor data using at least a portion of the application instructions; deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health comprising an ultrasonic dB value from the dynamic sensor data using at least the dynamic signal analysis portion of the application instructions, wherein the at least one imagery indication of equipment health and the at least one dynamic indication of equipment health are derived from the imaging sensor data and the dynamic sensor data that were acquired at approximately the same time; and correlating the thermographic image data with the ultrasonic dB value to assess performance of a valve. 2. The method of claim 1 wherein the step of storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array imaging sensor data comprises storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array infrared imaging sensor data, and the step of receiving and storing focal plane array imaging sensor data in the instrument comprises receiving and storing focal plane array infrared imaging sensor data in the instrument. 3. The method of claim 1 wherein the step of storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing dynamic sensor data comprises storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing dynamic sensor data using FFT analysis, and the step of deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health comprises deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health using FFT analysis. 4. A method for inspecting equipment, the method comprising, storing in a portable instrument (a) application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array imaging sensor data to derive at least one imagery indication of equipment health, and (b) application instructions for receiving, storing, and analyzing dynamic sensor data to derive at least one dynamic indication of equipment health wherein the analyzing dynamic sensor data includes one or more analyzing techniques selected from the following group: Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) vibration analysis, waveform vibration analysis, spectral vibration analysis, stress wave analysis, transient analysis, sonic analysis, ultrasonic analysis, FFT flux analysis, and FFT current analysis, and (c) application instructions for correlating at least one imagery indication of equipment health with at least one dynamic indication of equipment health; while on a route or survey, receiving and storing focal plane array imaging sensor data and dynamic sensor data in the portable instrument using at least a portion of the application instructions; deriving at least one imagery indication of equipment health comprising a thermal indication from the imaging sensor data using at least a portion of the application instructions; deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health from the dynamic sensor data using at least the dynamic signal analysis portion of the application instructions; and while on the route or survey, isolating a fault from a normal condition using both the imagery indication and the dynamic sensor indication to conclude whether the thermal indication likely indicates a normal condition or an abnormal condition. 5. A method for inspecting equipment, the method comprising, storing in a portable instrument (a) application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array imaging sensor data to derive at least one imagery indication of equipment health, (b) application instructions for receiving, storing, and analyzing dynamic sensor data to derive at least one dynamic indication of equipment health wherein the analyzing dynamic sensor data includes one or more analyzing techniques selected from the following group: Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) vibration analysis, waveform vibration analysis, spectral vibration analysis, stress wave analysis, transient analysis, sonic analysis, ultrasonic analysis, FFT flux analysis, and FFT current analysis, and (c) application instructions for correlating at least one imagery indication of equipment health with at least one dynamic indication of equipment health; while on a route or survey, receiving and storing focal plane array imaging sensor data and dynamic sensor data at approximately the same time in the portable instrument using at least a portion of the application instructions; deriving at least one imagery indication of equipment health comprising an infrared image showing relatively hot coupling from the imaging sensor data using at least a portion of the application instructions; deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health comprising vibration analysis from the dynamic sensor data using at least the dynamic signal analysis portion of the application instructions, wherein the at least one imagery indication of equipment health and the at least one dynamic indication of equipment health are derived from the imaging sensor data and the dynamic sensor data that were acquired at approximately the same time; and correlating the infrared image showing relatively hot coupling with vibration analysis results to assess hardware misalignment. 6. The method of claim 5 wherein the step of storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array imaging sensor data comprises storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array infrared imaging sensor data, and the step of receiving and storing focal plane array imaging sensor data in the instrument comprises receiving and storing focal plane array infrared imaging sensor data in the instrument. 7. The method of claim 5 wherein the step of storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing dynamic sensor data comprises storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing dynamic sensor data using FFT analysis, and the step of deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health comprises deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health using FFT analysis. 8. A method for inspecting equipment, the method comprising, storing in a portable instrument (a) application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array imaging sensor data to derive at least one imagery indication of equipment health, (b) application instructions for receiving, storing, and analyzing dynamic sensor data to derive at least one dynamic indication of equipment health wherein the analyzing dynamic sensor data includes one or more analyzing techniques selected from the following group: Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) vibration analysis, waveform vibration analysis, spectral vibration analysis, stress wave analysis, transient analysis, sonic analysis, ultrasonic analysis, FFT flux analysis, and FFT current analysis, and (c) application instructions for correlating at least one imagery indication of equipment health with at least one dynamic indication of equipment health; while on a route or survey, receiving and storing focal plane array imaging sensor data and dynamic sensor data at approximately the same time in the portable instrument using at least a portion of the application instructions; deriving at least one imagery indication of equipment health comprising delta-temperature data from the imaging sensor data using at least a portion of the application instructions; deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health comprising heterodyned ultrasonic sounds from the dynamic sensor data using at least the dynamic signal analysis portion of the application instructions, wherein the at least one imagery indication of equipment health and the at least one dynamic indication of equipment health are derived from the imaging sensor data and the dynamic sensor data that were acquired at approximately the same time; and correlating the delta-temperature data with the heterodyned ultrasonic sounds to assess a power line insulator connection. 9. The method of claim 8 wherein the step of storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array imaging sensor data comprises storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array infrared imaging sensor data, and the step of receiving and storing focal plane array imaging sensor data in the instrument comprises receiving and storing focal plane array infrared imaging sensor data in the instrument. 10. The method of claim 8 wherein the step of storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing dynamic sensor data comprises storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing dynamic sensor data using FFT analysis, and the step of deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health comprises deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health using FFT analysis. 11. A method for inspecting equipment, the method comprising, storing in a portable instrument (a) application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array imaging sensor data to derive at least one imagery indication of equipment health, (b) application instructions for receiving, storing, and analyzing dynamic sensor data to derive at least one dynamic indication of equipment health wherein the analyzing dynamic sensor data includes one or more analyzing techniques selected from the following group: Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) vibration analysis, waveform vibration analysis, spectral vibration analysis, stress wave analysis, transient analysis, sonic analysis, ultrasonic analysis, FFT flux analysis, and FFT current analysis, and (c) application instructions for correlating at least one imagery indication of equipment health with at least one dynamic indication of equipment health; while on a route or survey, receiving and storing focal plane array imaging sensor data and dynamic sensor data at approximately the same time in the portable instrument using at least a portion of the application instructions; deriving at least one imagery indication of equipment health comprising a bore scope image from the imaging sensor data using at least a portion of the application instructions; deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health comprising a vibration spectrum from the dynamic sensor data using at least the dynamic signal analysis portion of the application instructions, wherein the at least one imagery indication of equipment health and the at least one dynamic indication of equipment health are derived from the imaging sensor data and the dynamic sensor data that were acquired at approximately the same time; and correlating the bore scope image with the vibration spectrum to characterize gear or bearing components. 12. The method of claim 11 wherein the step of storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array imaging sensor data comprises storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array infrared imaging sensor data, and the step of receiving and storing focal plane array imaging sensor data in the instrument comprises receiving and storing focal plane array infrared imaging sensor data in the instrument. 13. The method of claim 11 wherein the step of storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing dynamic sensor data comprises storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing dynamic sensor data using FFT analysis, and the step of deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health comprises deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health using FFT analysis. 14. A method for inspecting equipment, the method comprising, storing in a portable instrument (a) application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array imaging sensor data to derive at least one imagery indication of equipment health, (b) application instructions for receiving, storing, and analyzing dynamic sensor data to derive at least one dynamic indication of equipment health wherein the analyzing dynamic sensor data includes one or more analyzing techniques selected from the following group: Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) vibration analysis, waveform vibration analysis, spectral vibration analysis, stress wave analysis, transient analysis, sonic analysis, ultrasonic analysis, FFT flux analysis, and FFT current analysis, and (c) application instructions for correlating at least one imagery indication of equipment health with at least one dynamic indication of equipment health; while on a route or survey, receiving and storing focal plane array imaging sensor data and dynamic sensor data at approximately the same time in the portable instrument using at least a portion of the application instructions; deriving at least one imagery indication of equipment health comprising image data from the imaging sensor data using at least a portion of the application instructions; deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health comprising vibration data from the dynamic sensor data using at least the dynamic signal analysis portion of the application instructions, wherein the at least one imagery indication of equipment health and the at least one dynamic indication of equipment health are derived from the imaging sensor data and the dynamic sensor data that were acquired at approximately the same time; and correlating image and vibration data before and after thermal growth to evaluate misalignment. 15. The method of claim 14 wherein the step of storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array imaging sensor data comprises storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array infrared imaging sensor data, and the step of receiving and storing focal plane array imaging sensor data in the instrument comprises receiving and storing focal plane array infrared imaging sensor data in the instrument. 16. The method of claim 14 wherein the step of storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing dynamic sensor data comprises storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing dynamic sensor data using FFT analysis, and the step of deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health comprises deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health using FFT analysis. 17. A method for inspecting equipment, the method comprising, storing in a portable instrument (a) application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array imaging sensor data to derive at least one imagery indication of equipment health, (b) application instructions for receiving, storing, and analyzing dynamic sensor data to derive at least one dynamic indication of equipment health wherein the analyzing dynamic sensor data includes one or more analyzing techniques selected from the following group: Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) vibration analysis, waveform vibration analysis, spectral vibration analysis, stress wave analysis, transient analysis, sonic analysis, ultrasonic analysis, FFT flux analysis, and FFT current analysis, and (c) application instructions for correlating at least one imagery indication of equipment health with at least one dynamic indication of equipment health; while on a route or survey, receiving and storing focal plane array imaging sensor data and dynamic sensor data at approximately the same time in the portable instrument using at least a portion of the application instructions; deriving at least one imagery indication of equipment health comprising a thermographic image from the imaging sensor data using at least a portion of the application instructions; deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health comprising ultrasonic leak detection from the dynamic sensor data using at least the dynamic signal analysis portion of the application instructions, wherein the at least one imagery indication of equipment health and the at least one dynamic indication of equipment health are derived from the imaging sensor data and the dynamic sensor data that were acquired at approximately the same time; and correlating the ultrasonic leak detection with the thermographic image to assess a system containing compressed or heated gas. 18. The method of claim 17 wherein the step of storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array imaging sensor data comprises storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array infrared imaging sensor data, and the step of receiving and storing focal plane array imaging sensor data in the instrument comprises receiving and storing focal plane array infrared imaging sensor data in the instrument. 19. The method of claim 17 wherein the step of storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing dynamic sensor data comprises storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing dynamic sensor data using FFT analysis, and the step of deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health comprises deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health using FFT analysis. 20. A method for inspecting equipment, the method comprising, storing in a portable instrument (a) application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array imaging sensor data to derive at least one imagery indication of equipment health, (b) application instructions for receiving, storing, and analyzing dynamic sensor data to derive at least one dynamic indication of equipment health wherein the analyzing dynamic sensor data includes one or more analyzing techniques selected from the following group: Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) vibration analysis, waveform vibration analysis, spectral vibration analysis, stress wave analysis, transient analysis, sonic analysis, ultrasonic analysis, FFT flux analysis, and FFT current analysis, and (c) application instructions for correlating at least one imagery indication of equipment health with at least one dynamic indication of equipment health; while on a route or survey, receiving and storing focal plane array imaging sensor data and dynamic sensor data at approximately the same time in the portable instrument using at least a portion of the application instructions; deriving at least one imagery indication of equipment health comprising a relatively hot location on a thermogram from the imaging sensor data using at least a portion of the application instructions; deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health comprising an ultrasonic signature from the dynamic sensor data using at least the dynamic signal analysis portion of the application instructions, wherein the at least one imagery indication of equipment health and the at least one dynamic indication of equipment health are derived from the imaging sensor data and the dynamic sensor data that were acquired at approximately the same time; and correlating the imagery indication of equipment health with the dynamic indication of equipment health to verify that the infrared indication of equipment health indicates heating caused by friction. 21. The method of claim 20 wherein the step of storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array imaging sensor data comprises storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing focal plane array infrared imaging sensor data, and the step of receiving and storing focal plane array imaging sensor data in the instrument comprises receiving and storing focal plane array infrared imaging sensor data in the instrument. 22. The method of claim 20 wherein the step of storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing dynamic sensor data comprises storing in an instrument application instructions for receiving, storing and analyzing dynamic sensor data using FFT analysis, and the step of deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health comprises deriving at least one dynamic indication of equipment health using FFT analysis.
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