High-Voltage Grid Vibration Monitoring for Asymmetry Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for identifying asymmetrical vibrations in electrical devices connected to high-voltage grids are complex, costly, and require expert analysis, making them impractical for widespread implementation.

Innovation Solution

A method utilizing vibration pickups to acquire measurement values, which are transmitted via short-range communication to a communication unit and further processed in a data processing cloud using Fourier transformation to identify asymmetrical vibrations by analyzing the ratio of odd and even frequency components, allowing for quick and reliable detection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If complex electrical measurements or acoustic measurement series are used to detect asymmetrical vibrations, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and cost increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection accuracy of asymmetrical vibrationsVSAvoidcomplexity of measurement system
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts only the essential vibration detection function from complex measurement systems. By using simple vibration pickups that detect only vibration amplitude and frequency, rather than comprehensive electrical or acoustic measurements, the system achieves adequate detection precision with minimal complexity. The Fourier transformation then extracts the critical asymmetry information from these simplified measurements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces complex electrical measurement systems or acoustic measurement series with a mechanical vibration detection approach. By measuring mechanical vibrations directly and analyzing their frequency spectrum, the system achieves equivalent detection capability with simpler, more cost-effective equipment that does not require expert operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If expert analysis is required for measurement data, then measurement precision is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of vibration analysisVSAvoiduser-friendliness of detection system
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service by automating the analysis process. The Fourier transformation and asymmetry ratio calculation are performed automatically by the system without requiring expert intervention. The method itself performs the analytical work that previously required specialists, making the system usable by ordinary operators while maintaining high detection accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary computational process (Fourier transformation and ratio calculation) that bridges the gap between simple vibration measurements and expert-level analysis. This mathematical intermediary automatically performs the complex analysis that experts would otherwise conduct manually, translating simple sensor data into reliable asymmetry detection results.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Loss of energy

If DC current compensation measures are implemented, then operational losses are reduced, but device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecore losses in transformerVSAvoidcomplexity of compensation system
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by detecting asymmetrical vibrations before implementing DC current compensation measures. By identifying the presence of DC current components through vibration analysis in advance, the system enables operators to take corrective actions proactively, preventing energy losses and avoiding the need for complex compensation equipment until absolutely necessary.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback by using vibration measurements to monitor the transformer's operational state and detect DC current components. This continuous feedback mechanism allows the system to identify when DC current is present and trigger appropriate compensation measures only when needed, rather than requiring permanently installed complex compensation systems operating continuously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables cost-effective and user-friendly identification of asymmetrical vibrations, facilitating timely intervention to suppress DC current components causing these vibrations, reducing operational losses and noise emissions.

Implementation Method 1

vibrations which arise during operation of the electrical device being acquired by means of vibration pickups which provide measurement values on the output side

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration pickup: Vibration

Implementation Method 2

the measurement values and/or the values derived from the measurement values being broken down into their frequency components by the data processing cloud by means of a Fourier transformation so as to obtain a frequency spectrum

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFourier transformation:

Data Source

PatentUS12562589B2Method for identifying asymmetrical vibrations when operating an electric device connected to a high-voltage grid
Publication Date: 2026.02.24 SIEMENS ENERGY GLOBAL GMBH & CO KG
  • US12562589B2 patent drawing
  • US12562589B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A method identifies asymmetrical vibrations during the operation of an electric device which is connected to a high-voltage grid. Vibrations of the electric device are detected using vibration sensors which provide measured values on the output side. The measured values and/or values derived from the measured values are transmitted to a communication unit via a close-range communication connection. The measured values and/or the values are transmitted by the communication unit to a data processing cloud via a far-range communication connection. The measured values are separated into frequency components by the data processing cloud using a Fourier transformation, thereby obtaining a frequency spectrum. Odd and even frequency components of the frequency spectrum are ascertained based on a base frequency of the high-voltage supply grid and put into a ratio R relative to one another. The presence of asymmetrical vibrations is indicated if the ratio R exceeds a specified threshold.