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Area of Science:

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Sensor Technology

Background:

  • Torque measurement is vital for condition monitoring and fault diagnosis in rotary machines.
  • Existing torque sensors may face limitations in sensitivity and accuracy under varying load conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a new differential torque sensor structure based on electromagnetic induction.
  • To develop a method for suppressing load effects and maintaining sensor sensitivity.
  • To analyze and validate the sensor's performance characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • A novel sensor design employing electromagnetic induction to convert torsion angle into electrical signals.
  • Development of a technique to mitigate sensitivity reduction caused by load effects.
  • Finite element simulation to analyze sensor characteristics, including winding configurations and excitation frequency.
  • Experimental calibration using a torsion testing machine.

Main Results:

  • The sensor demonstrates a sensitivity of approximately 18.2 mV/Nm.
  • Achieved low errors: non-repeatability (2.3%), non-linearity (3.3%), and hysteresis (2.6%).
  • Simulations confirmed the influence of winding turns and excitation frequency on sensor performance.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed differential torque sensor effectively measures torque using electromagnetic induction.
  • The developed suppression method successfully preserves sensor sensitivity under load.
  • Experimental results validate the sensor's accuracy and suitability for rotary machine condition monitoring.