Output-Only Identification of Vibratory Machine Suspension Parameters under Exploitational Conditions

TLDR: In this article, a model based identification of vibratory machine body suspension system on the basis of dynamic responses measured under exploitational conditions was carried out by means of the restoring force, boundary perturbation and direct parameter estimation techniques which, on contrary to classical nonlinear system identification methods, requires neither excitation measurements nor linear behaviour of the considered system around an operating point.

Abstract: The paper concerns model based identification of vibratory machine body suspension system on the basis of dynamic responses measured under exploitational conditions. The research was carried out by means of the restoring force, boundary perturbation and direct parameter estimation techniques which, on the contrary to classical nonlinear system identification methods, requires neither excitation measurements nor linear behaviour of the considered system around an operating point. At the first stage of the research, parameters of the machine body suspension system were identified. Results accuracy was verified by determining percentage relative error of mass estimation with respect to the value calculated based on the machine geometrical and material properties. In the next step, the suspension system was modified by introduction of a nonlinear damping system. Obtained results proved that the assumed identification method is convenient for vibratory machine suspension condition monitoring and determining forces transferred on machine foundations.