Novel Debris Material Identification Method Based on Impedance Microsensor

Oil condition monitoring can ensure the safe operation of mechanical equipment. Metal debris is full of friction information, and the identification of debris material helps to locate wear of parts. A method based on impedance analysis is proposed to identify debris material in this article. The dif...

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Main Authors: Haotian Shi, Yucai Xie, Hongpeng Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Micromachines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/16/7/812
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Summary:Oil condition monitoring can ensure the safe operation of mechanical equipment. Metal debris is full of friction information, and the identification of debris material helps to locate wear of parts. A method based on impedance analysis is proposed to identify debris material in this article. The differences in permeability and conductivity result in the nonlinear variation trend of inductance–resistance amplitude with debris volume. By establishing a database of amplitude–size curves, debris information (material and size) can be obtained through impedance analysis. Based on experimental and simulation results, iron, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and brass particles are effectively distinguished. This method is not affected by oil’s light transmittance, other impurities, and debris surface dirt and can be used to distinguish metals with similar colors. This work provides a novel solution for debris material identification, which is expected to promote the development of fault diagnosis.
ISSN:2072-666X