Monitoring belt operation to predict belt lifespan

摘要

A system and a method for monitoring a belt to predict a lifespan for the belt are described. An indicator of belt speed and an indicator of torque from a motor for driving the belt can be determined for a first time interval. A belt service value can be determined for the first time interval based upon the indicators of belt speed and torque from the motor. The belt service value can indicate a deviation from one or more reference belt speeds and torques from the motor. An effective service interval can be determined for the operation of the belt during the first time interval, based upon the belt service value. An indicator of a remaining operational lifespan for the belt can then be determined, based upon the effective service interval.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method for monitoring a belt driven by a motor, in order to predict an operational lifespan for the belt, the method comprising:
determining, via a first sensor, an indicator of belt speed for a first time interval; determining, via a second sensor, an indicator of torque from the motor for the first time interval; determining a belt service value for the first time interval based upon the indicators of belt speed and torque from the motor, the belt service value indicating a deviation from one or more reference belt speeds and torques from the motor; determining an effective service interval for the operation of the belt during the first time interval, based upon the belt service value; and determining an indicator of a remaining operational lifespan for the belt, based upon the effective service interval.