Remote Non-Destructive Testing of Port Cranes: A Review of Vibration and Acoustic Sensors with IoT Integration
Safe and efficient operation of port cranes is vital for maintaining the efficiency of global maritime logistics. However, traditional non-destructive testing methods face significant limitations in harsh port environments, such as periodic inspection intervals, restricted access to structural compo...
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| description | Safe and efficient operation of port cranes is vital for maintaining the efficiency of global maritime logistics. However, traditional non-destructive testing methods face significant limitations in harsh port environments, such as periodic inspection intervals, restricted access to structural components, and a lack of real-time monitoring. This review explores the emerging paradigm of remote non-destructive testing through the integration of vibration and acoustic emission sensors with Internet of Things platforms. By enabling continuous, real-time monitoring, these sensor systems can detect early indicators of mechanical degradation, structural fatigue, and corrosion. This study synthesizes findings from over 100 peer-reviewed sources and identifies a significant gap in the application of these technologies to port cranes. Although vibration and acoustic emission sensors have been widely studied in various fields, their application to port cranes remains underexplored, presenting a novel and promising avenue for future research and practical applications. The unique operational demands and structural complexities of port cranes, coupled with their critical role in global trade logistics, make them ideal for leveraging these sensors in tandem with Internet of Things solutions. This integration not only overcomes the limitations of traditional non-destructive testing methods, but also offers substantial benefits, including enhanced safety, reduced inspection costs, and improved operational efficiency. This review concludes by proposing future research directions to enhance sensor performance, data analytics, and Internet of Things integration, paving the way for predictive maintenance strategies that increase operational uptime and improve safety in port crane operations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-bc98b4ee268a41fb931fbaa60ca90b642025-08-20T03:58:31ZengMDPI AGJournal of Marine Science and Engineering2077-13122025-07-01137133810.3390/jmse13071338Remote Non-Destructive Testing of Port Cranes: A Review of Vibration and Acoustic Sensors with IoT IntegrationJan Lean Tai0Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan1Rafał Grzejda2Farah Syazwani Shahar3Department of Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, MalaysiaDepartment of Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, MalaysiaFaculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, 19 Piastow Ave., 70-310 Szczecin, PolandDepartment of Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, MalaysiaSafe and efficient operation of port cranes is vital for maintaining the efficiency of global maritime logistics. However, traditional non-destructive testing methods face significant limitations in harsh port environments, such as periodic inspection intervals, restricted access to structural components, and a lack of real-time monitoring. This review explores the emerging paradigm of remote non-destructive testing through the integration of vibration and acoustic emission sensors with Internet of Things platforms. By enabling continuous, real-time monitoring, these sensor systems can detect early indicators of mechanical degradation, structural fatigue, and corrosion. This study synthesizes findings from over 100 peer-reviewed sources and identifies a significant gap in the application of these technologies to port cranes. Although vibration and acoustic emission sensors have been widely studied in various fields, their application to port cranes remains underexplored, presenting a novel and promising avenue for future research and practical applications. The unique operational demands and structural complexities of port cranes, coupled with their critical role in global trade logistics, make them ideal for leveraging these sensors in tandem with Internet of Things solutions. This integration not only overcomes the limitations of traditional non-destructive testing methods, but also offers substantial benefits, including enhanced safety, reduced inspection costs, and improved operational efficiency. This review concludes by proposing future research directions to enhance sensor performance, data analytics, and Internet of Things integration, paving the way for predictive maintenance strategies that increase operational uptime and improve safety in port crane operations.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/13/7/1338acoustic emission testingvibration sensornon-destructive testingInternet of Thingsreal-time monitoring |
| spellingShingle | Jan Lean Tai Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan Rafał Grzejda Farah Syazwani Shahar Remote Non-Destructive Testing of Port Cranes: A Review of Vibration and Acoustic Sensors with IoT Integration Journal of Marine Science and Engineering acoustic emission testing vibration sensor non-destructive testing Internet of Things real-time monitoring |
| title | Remote Non-Destructive Testing of Port Cranes: A Review of Vibration and Acoustic Sensors with IoT Integration |
| title_full | Remote Non-Destructive Testing of Port Cranes: A Review of Vibration and Acoustic Sensors with IoT Integration |
| title_fullStr | Remote Non-Destructive Testing of Port Cranes: A Review of Vibration and Acoustic Sensors with IoT Integration |
| title_full_unstemmed | Remote Non-Destructive Testing of Port Cranes: A Review of Vibration and Acoustic Sensors with IoT Integration |
| title_short | Remote Non-Destructive Testing of Port Cranes: A Review of Vibration and Acoustic Sensors with IoT Integration |
| title_sort | remote non destructive testing of port cranes a review of vibration and acoustic sensors with iot integration |
| topic | acoustic emission testing vibration sensor non-destructive testing Internet of Things real-time monitoring |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/13/7/1338 |
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