Life estimation device for engine and machine having heat source
First Claim
1. A life estimation device for an engine which collects data of operation parameters which values change when the engine is operating and estimates a life of the engine based on the data of the operation parameters, comprising:
- load map setting means for selecting one operation parameter or two or more operation parameters indicative of a load exerted on the engine, and dividing a value of the one operation parameter or combinations of values of the two or more operation parameters into a plurality of levels, so as to set a one-dimensional or two- or more dimensional load map for indicating a distribution of magnitude of the load exerted on the engine;
operation parameter detection means for detecting the values of the operation parameters;
time integration means, by detecting, the operation parameters by the operation parameter detection means until a predetermined time elapses, for integrating a time during which operation parameter values belonging to the respective level are detected for each level of the load map;
weight setting means for setting a weight in accordance with the load of the respective level for each level of the load map;
damage quantity calculation means for determining the weighted integration time for each level of the load map by weighting the integration time integrated by the time integration means in accordance with the weight set by the weight setting means, and calculating an actual damage quantity exerted on the engine until the predetermined time elapses based on the integration time weighted for each level of the load map;
correspondence relationship setting means for presetting a correspondence relationship between a magnitude of the damage quantity and a length of life by pre-operating the engine; and
life estimation means for determining a life corresponding to the actual damage quantity calculated by the damage quantity calculation means from the correspondence relationship preset by the correspondence relationship setting means, and outputting the determined life as the estimated life of the engine.
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Abstract
A life estimation device which numerically measures the damage to a machine such as an engine accurately to estimate, the life of the machine accurately without requiring skill. A load map (B) of the two-dimensional distribution of the operation parameters of an engine is made. In accordance with the weighted integration time αi·ki at each level (Bi) of the load map (B), the actual damage δ=Σαi·ki to the engine for a certain lapse of time τ is calculated. By operating the engine beforehand, a correspondence relation L2 between the magnitude of the damage δ and the life H is predetermined. The life H1 corresponding to the calculated actual damage δ1 is determined in accordance with the predetermined correspondence relation L2 and the H1 is outputted as the estimated life of the engine.
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35 Claims
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1. A life estimation device for an engine which collects data of operation parameters which values change when the engine is operating and estimates a life of the engine based on the data of the operation parameters, comprising:
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load map setting means for selecting one operation parameter or two or more operation parameters indicative of a load exerted on the engine, and dividing a value of the one operation parameter or combinations of values of the two or more operation parameters into a plurality of levels, so as to set a one-dimensional or two- or more dimensional load map for indicating a distribution of magnitude of the load exerted on the engine;
operation parameter detection means for detecting the values of the operation parameters;
time integration means, by detecting, the operation parameters by the operation parameter detection means until a predetermined time elapses, for integrating a time during which operation parameter values belonging to the respective level are detected for each level of the load map;
weight setting means for setting a weight in accordance with the load of the respective level for each level of the load map;
damage quantity calculation means for determining the weighted integration time for each level of the load map by weighting the integration time integrated by the time integration means in accordance with the weight set by the weight setting means, and calculating an actual damage quantity exerted on the engine until the predetermined time elapses based on the integration time weighted for each level of the load map;
correspondence relationship setting means for presetting a correspondence relationship between a magnitude of the damage quantity and a length of life by pre-operating the engine; and
life estimation means for determining a life corresponding to the actual damage quantity calculated by the damage quantity calculation means from the correspondence relationship preset by the correspondence relationship setting means, and outputting the determined life as the estimated life of the engine. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A life estimation device for an engine which collects data of operation parameters which values change when the engine is operating, and estimates a life of the engine based on the data of the operation parameters, comprising:
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operation parameter detection means for selecting one operation parameter or two or more operation parameters indicative of a load exerted on the engine or an engine rotational speed and detecting values of the selected operation parameters at each predetermined interval;
fluctuation quantity calculation means for calculating a fluctuation quantity of the operation parameters per unit time based on the values of the operation parameters detected by the operation parameter detection means at each predetermined interval;
fluctuation quantity map setting means for setting a fluctuation quantity map indicative of a distribution of magnitude of the fluctuation quantity of the operation parameters per the unit time;
frequency measurement means for measuring a frequency of calculating the respective magnitude of the fluctuation quantity until a predetermined time elapses for each magnitude of the fluctuation quantity of the fluctuation quantity map;
weight setting means for setting a weight for each magnitude of the fluctuation quantity of the fluctuation quantity map;
damage quantity calculation means for determining the weighted frequency for each magnitude of the fluctuation quantity of the fluctuation quantity map by weighting the frequency measured by the frequency measurement means in accordance with the weight set by the weight setting means, and calculating an actual damage quantity exerted on the engine until the predetermined time elapses based on the weighted frequency for each magnitude of the fluctuation quantity of the fluctuation quantity map;
correspondence relationship setting means for presetting a correspondence relationship between the magnitude of the damage quantity and a length of life by pre-operating the engine; and
life estimation means for determining the life corresponding to the actual damage quantity calculated by the damage quantity calculation means from the correspondence relationship preset by the correspondence relationship setting means, and outputting the determined life as the estimated life of the engine. - View Dependent Claims (7, 9, 10, 11)
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6. A life estimation device for an engine which collects data of operation parameters which values change when the engine is operating, and estimates a life of the engine based on the data of the operation parameters;
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a first map setting means for setting one operation parameter or two or more operation parameters indicative of a load exerted on the engine or an engine rotational speed and setting a one-dimensional or two- or more dimensional first map indicative of a distribution of magnitude of the load exerted on the engine or a magnitude of the rotational speed by dividing a value of the one operation parameter or combinations of values of two or more operation parameters into a plurality of levels;
operation parameter detection means for detecting the operation parameter values at each predetermined interval;
judgment means where which level of the first map the operation parameter values, which are detected by the operation parameter detection means at each predetermined interval, belong to, is judged at the predetermined interval;
fluctuation quantity calculation means where based on the level judged sequentially by the judgment means, the fluctuation width between the levels which fluctuated per unit time is calculated as the fluctuation quantity of the operation parameters per unit time;
a second map setting means for setting a second map indicative of the distribution of magnitude of the fluctuation quantity of the operation parameters per the unit time;
frequency measurement means for measuring a frequency of calculating the respective magnitude of the fluctuation quantity until a predetermined time elapses for each magnitude of the fluctuation quantity of the second map;
weight setting means for setting a weight for each magnitude of the fluctuation quantity of the second map;
damage quantity calculation means for determining the weighted frequency for each magnitude of the fluctuation quantity of the second map by weighting the frequency measured by the frequency measurement means in accordance with the weight set by the weight setting means, and calculating an actual damage quantity exerted on the engine until the predetermined time elapses based on the weighted frequency for each magnitude of the fluctuation quantity of the second map;
corresponding relationship setting means for presetting a correspondence relationship between the magnitude of the damage quantity and a length of life by pre-operating the engine; and
life estimation means for determining the life corresponding to the actual damage quantity calculated by the damage quantity calculation means from the correspondence relationship preset by the correspondence relationship setting means, and outputting the determined life as the estimated life of the engine. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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12. A life estimation device for an engine which collects data of operation parameters which values change when the engine is operating and estimates a life of the engine based on the data of the operation parameters, comprising:
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a first map setting means for selecting two or more operation parameters indicative of a load exerted on the engine and an engine rotational speed, and setting a first map of two- or more dimensions indicative of a distribution of magnitude of the load exerted on the engine and a magnitude of the rotational speed by dividing combinations of values of the two or more operation parameters into a plurality of levels;
operation parameter detection means for detecting the operation parameter values at each predetermined interval;
judgment means where which level of the first map the operation parameter values, which are detected by the operation parameter detection means at each predetermined interval, belong to, is judged at the predetermined interval;
fluctuation locus calculation means, based on the level judged sequentially by the judgment means, for calculating a fluctuation locus between both levels which fluctuated per unit time;
second map setting means for setting a second map indicative of the distribution of types of the fluctuation locus between both levels per the unit time;
frequency measurement means for measuring a frequency of calculating the respective type of the fluctuation locus until a predetermined time elapses for each type of fluctuation locus of the second map;
weight setting means for setting a weight for each type of fluctuation locus of the second map;
damage quantity calculation means for determining the weighted frequency for each type of fluctuation locus of the second map by weighting the frequency measured by the frequency measurement means in accordance with the weight set by the weight setting means, and calculating an actual damage quantity exerted on the engine until the predetermined time elapses based on the weighted frequency for each type of fluctuation locus of the second map;
correspondence relationship setting means for presetting a correspondence relationship between the magnitude of the damage quantity and a length of the life by pre-operating the engine; and
life estimation means for determining the life corresponding to the actual damage quantity calculated by the damage quantity calculation means from the correspondence relationship preset by the correspondence relationship means, and outputting the determined life as the estimated life of the engine. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A life estimation device for a machine having a heat source which collects data of operation parameters which values change when the machine is operating, and estimates a life of the machine based on the data of the operation parameters, comprising:
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thermal map setting means for selecting one operation parameter or two or more operation parameters indicative of a heat generated in the heat source, and dividing a value of the one operation parameter or combinations of values of two or more operation parameters into a plurality of levels, so as to set a one-dimensional or two- or more dimensional thermal map for indicating a distribution of magnitude of the heat generated in the engine;
operation parameter detection means for detecting the values of the operation parameters;
time integration means, by detecting the operation parameters by the operation parameter detection means until a predetermined time elapses, for integrating a time during which values of the operation parameters belonging to the respective level are detected for each level of the thermal map;
weight setting means for setting a weight in accordance with the magnitude of heat of the respective level for each level of the thermal map;
damage quantity calculation means for determining a weighted integration time for each level of the thermal map by weighting the integration time integrated by the time integration means in accordance with the weight set by the weight setting means, and calculating an actual damage quantity exerted on a composing element, where the heat generated by the heat source is applied, out of the machine until the predetermined time elapses based on the integration time weighted for each level of the thermal map;
correspondence relationship setting means for presetting the magnitude of the damage quantity and a length of the life by pre-operating the machine; and
life estimation means for determining the life corresponding to the actual damage quantity calculated by the damage quantity calculation means from the correspondence relationship preset by the correspondence relationship setting means, and outputting the determined life as the estimated life of the machine. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A life estimation device for a machine having a heat source which collects data of operation parameters which values change when the machine is operating, and estimates a life of the machine based on the data of the operation parameters, comprising:
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operation parameter detection means for selecting one operation parameter or two or more operation parameters indicative of a heat generated in the heat source, and detecting values of the selected operation parameters at each predetermined interval;
fluctuation quantity calculation means for calculating a fluctuation quantity of the operation parameters per unit time based on the values of the operation parameters detected by the operation parameter detection means at each predetermined interval;
fluctuation quantity map setting means for setting a fluctuation quantity map indicative of a distribution of magnitude of the fluctuation quantity of the operation parameters per the unit time;
frequency measurement means for measuring the frequency of calculating the respective magnitude of the fluctuation quantity until a predetermined time elapses for each magnitude of the fluctuation quantity of the fluctuation quantity map;
weight setting means for setting a weight for each magnitude of the fluctuation quantity of the fluctuation quantity map;
damage quantity calculation means for determining the weighted frequency for each magnitude of the fluctuation quantity of the fluctuation quantity map by weighting the frequency measured by the frequency measurement means in accordance with the weight set by the weight setting means, and calculating an actual damage quantity of a composing element, where the heat generated by the heat source is applied, out of the machine until the predetermined time elapses based on the weighted frequency for each magnitude of the fluctuation quantity of the fluctuation quantity map;
correspondence relationship setting means for presetting a correspondence relationship between the magnitude of the damage quantity and a length of life by pre-operating the machine; and
life estimation means for determining a life corresponding to the actual damage quantity calculated by the damage quantity calculation means from the correspondence relationship preset by the correspondence relationship setting means, and outputting the determined life as the estimated life of the machine. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 34, 35)
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25. A life estimation device for a machine having a heat source which collects data of operation parameters which values change when the machine is operating, and estimates a life of the machine based on the data of the operation parameters, comprising:
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a thermal map setting means for selecting one operation parameter or two or more operation parameters indicative of a heat generated in the heat source, and setting a one-dimensional or two- or more dimensional thermal map indicative of a distribution of magnitude of the heat generated in the heat source by dividing a value of one operation parameter or combinations of values of two or more operation parameters into a plurality of levels;
operation parameter detection means for detecting the operation parameter values at each predetermined interval;
judgment means where which level of the thermal map the operation parameter values, which are detected by the operation parameter detection means at each predetermined interval, belongs to, is judged at the predetermined interval;
fluctuation quantity calculation means where based on the levels judged sequentially by the judgment means, a fluctuation width between the levels which fluctuated per unit time is calculated as a fluctuation quantity of the operation parameter per unit time;
thermal fluctuation map setting means for setting a thermal fluctuation map indicative of a distribution of magnitude of the fluctuation quantity of the operation parameters per the unit time;
frequency measurement means for measuring the frequency of calculating the respective magnitude of the fluctuation quantity until a predetermined time elapses for each magnitude of the fluctuation quantity of the thermal fluctuation map;
weight setting means for setting a weight for each magnitude of the fluctuation quantity of the thermal fluctuation map;
damage quantity calculation means for determining the weighted frequency for each magnitude of the fluctuation quantity of the thermal fluctuation map by weighting the frequency measured by the frequency measurement means in accordance with the weight set by the weight setting means, and calculating an actual damage quantity of a composing element, where the heat generated by the heat source is applied, out of the machine until the predetermined time elapses based on the weighted frequency for each magnitude of the fluctuation quantity of the thermal fluctuation map;
correspondence relationship setting means for presetting a correspondence relationship between the magnitude of the damage quantity and a length of life by pre-operating the machine; and
life estimation means for determining the life corresponding to the actual damage quantity calculated by the damage quantity calculation means from the correspondence relationship preset by the correspondence relationship setting means, and outputting this determined life as the estimated life of the machine. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33)
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