METHOD OF SIMULATING ROLLER BEARING DEGRADATION AND PREDICTING RESIDUAL SERVICE LIFE AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING SUCH SIMULATION AND PREDICTION

摘要

A device and method that utilize signals from an accelerometer in resonantfrequency bandsor high frequency bands to measure wear particle penetration of lubricant andlubricantdegradation in a cost-effective manner, both of which greatly affectprediction of residualservice life. Using these measurements of wear particle penetration andlubricant degradationas a basis, enables accurate estimation of residual service life for rollingbearings in the earlystages.