Case Studies
Case Studies
Impact Attenuator Assembly Testing and Model Validation on Formula SAE Race Car
The article covers the testing and validation of a custom impact attenuator for the University of Padua’s Formula SAE race car. Using a drop tower test and Dewesoft instruments, the team validated their design against regulations. The results closely matched theoretical models, confirming the assembly’s effectiveness in absorbing energy and protecting the driver during frontal impacts while optimizing the design for safety and performance.
Matteo Pippa and Davide Zanchetta
10/21/2024
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Railway Seat Comfort Accelerometer Calibration Following ISO 8041-1
The article outlines a calibration process for railway seat comfort accelerometers using ISO 8041-1 and ISO 2631-1 standards to ensure accurate vibration measurements for passenger comfort. It details a cost-effective procedure using Dewesoft data acquisition involving sensor selection, support design, and sensitivity adjustments, enhancing comfort evaluations in railway vehicles.
Ane Etxezarreta
10/1/2024
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Optimizing Hydrofoil Performance Using Modal Analysis and Piezoelectric Resonant Shunt Damping
Researchers enhanced hydrofoil performance by reducing vibrations through modal analysis and piezoelectric resonant shunt damping. By tuning natural frequencies using inductors and equipping the hydrofoil with piezoelectric patches to control bending and torsion, they significantly improved its dynamic behavior, offering valuable insights for marine and aeronautical engineering advancements.
Shouhong Qin, Master student of structural mechanics
9/26/2024
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Experimental Modal Analysis on Robotic Martian Rover’s Wheel
The DIANA team from the Polytechnic University of Turin partnered with Dewesoft to conduct an Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA) on the airless wheels of their Martian rover, ARDITO. This analysis aimed to ensure the wheels' durability by studying their natural frequencies to prevent stress and vibrations. The findings help enhance the rover’s performance on challenging Martian terrain, supporting future planetary missions.
Damiano Carra, Enrico Sabbatini, and Lorenzo Caraccio
9/16/2024
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Experimental Modal Analysis of a Pedestrian Platform
This article presents the experimental modal analysis (EMA) of a pedestrian platform to understand its dynamic behaviour under various loads. The study identified key dynamic properties using sensors, accelerometers, and Dewesoft systems, including natural frequencies, vibration modes, and damping ratios. The results are crucial for improving pedestrian structures' design, stability, and safety, showcasing the potential for applying EMA techniques to real-world scenarios.
Guillermo Fernández and Antolin Lorenzana
9/9/2024
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Dynamic Characterization and Structural Monitoring of a Highway Viaduct Using Operational Modal Analysis (OMA)
Learn about dynamic characterization and structural monitoring of the Serra Cazzola viaduct, a significant highway structure in Italy, using Operational Modal Analysis (OMA). The project, led by Essebi in collaboration with Anas S.p.A., installed an extensive monitoring system comprising 85 triaxial accelerometers to assess the viaduct's structural integrity. Data collection revealed the viaduct’s low-frequency vibrations, which are essential for understanding its dynamic behaviour.
Giorgio Sforza
9/5/2024
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Modal Testing and Analysis of an Aeronautical Propeller Blade
This case study examines the modal testing of an aircraft propeller blade using the Dewesoft KRYPTON system. The study identified the blade's resonance frequencies and vibration modes by capturing vibration data with accelerometers. Conducted in a controlled environment, the analysis emphasized the importance of accurate measurements in engineering, aligning with Kelvin's principle that improvement relies on the ability to measure.
Giuseppe Basile and Giacomo Paris, Mechanical Engineering students
9/3/2024
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Validation of Structural Model Parameters of a Sailing Boat
This article details the validation of a sailing boat's finite element analysis (FEA) model using strain gauge measurements. The team optimized sustainable basalt fiber composites for boat components, balancing strength and weight. They designed and tested a critical crossbar using both experimental and numerical methods to ensure reliability, highlighting the integration of material testing, analysis, and real-world data to enhance boat performance and sustainability.
Edoardo Finamore and Niccolò Fantini, Mechanical Engineering students
8/27/2024
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Dynamic Characterization of a Two-Span Pedestrian Bridge
At Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH) in Sweden, a project with Strusoft and Dewesoft analyzed a two-span pedestrian bridge to enhance student learning. Using advanced monitoring tools like accelerometers, the project assessed the bridge's response to environmental and operational conditions, aiding in finite element model tuning and proactive maintenance. This initiative also supports the creation of an open-source bridge database for further research and education.
Rok Mesar
5/8/2024
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Monitoring Flow-Induced Vibration (FIV) in a Nuclear Pin Bundle
The article describes a study on monitoring flow-induced vibrations (FIV) in nuclear pin bundles using Dewesoft's technology, highlighting its importance for reactor safety and performance. Strain gauges were used to measure vibrations from liquid lead flow in a prototype core, processed by DAQ systems to improve reactor design and stability through better vibration management.
Simone Mozzon, Research & Applications Specialist and Marco Ramacciotti, Operations and R&D Manager, ISE
5/8/2024
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Monitoring and Recording Current and Fault Parameters in a DC-AC Conversion Station
The case study highlights the importance of updating monitoring and recording systems in DC-AC conversion power stations for enhanced power efficiency, safety, and stability. An outdated system at a 1960 380kV HVDC power station was replaced by LEANE with Dewesoft's advanced data acquisition technology. This upgrade improved reliability, reduced system intrusion with custom hardware, and integrated new software with the station's SCADA systems.
Dario Barresi, Sales and Support Engineer and Giuliano Manfredini, Technical Manager
5/8/2024
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Modal Analysis of the Crotone Cathedral
The Crotone Cathedral in Calabria, Italy, subject to seismic risks, is protected through structural monitoring and modal analysis by engineering firms 2MG and Co.Ma.Te.C. Using Dewesoft's solutions, they track vibrations that could compromise the cathedral's integrity. Having undergone significant transformations, the cathedral today relies on modal analysis for its preservation and public safety, aiding in maintenance and improvement designs to protect this vital cultural heritage.
Emanuele Burgognoni
5/7/2024
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Tractor ADAS Testing - Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Detection
The article details tests by CREA aimed at improving the detection of Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs) in agricultural tractors using Dewesoft’s DAQ tools. These tests evaluated various ADAS configurations across different driving scenarios to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists facing higher risks in agricultural settings. This initiative is part of a broader effort by manufacturers and stakeholders to advance safety technologies in agricultural machinery.
Marco Pesce, Automotive Applications Senior Specialist, Leane International Srl
5/7/2024
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Using Data Acquisition to Ensure Safe and Reliable Nuclear Plant Operation
The article discusses the implementation of Data Acquisition systems at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu, India, focusing on how Commissioning Measurement Systems equipped with Dewesoft’s instruments ensure the safety and reliability of nuclear reactors.
Grant Maloy Smith
4/29/2024
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Automated Disconnection Time for Inverter Island Testing
The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) has implemented advanced testing methodologies using Dewesoft's tailored software and equipment to ensure precise and reliable evaluations of inverter disconnection times, enhancing safety and compliance with regulatory standards. This approach not only secures the electrical grid's integrity but also streamlines the testing process, significantly reducing time and effort.
Jeykishan Kumar K, Engineering Officer Grade-2, CPRI, and Logesh N U
4/29/2024
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Power Inverter Certification According to Standards and Grid Codes
The article discusses EPC Power Corporation's collaboration with Dewesoft LLC to meet international certification standards for their utility-scale PV inverters. Facing complex global standards like ISO 9001:2015 and UL 1741, EPC Power utilized Dewesoft's high-speed power analyzers for rigorous testing, ensuring their products comply with various grid codes and quality standards.
John Miller
3/20/2024
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Seismic Safety Assessment of a Hospital Building
This article showcases the success of combining computer simulations with real-world data for earthquake resilience assessments. Accurate modelling aligned with OMA confirms the reliability of seismic predictions. It stresses the importance of comprehensive evaluations, blending theory and practice, to guarantee structural safety during earthquakes.
Ph.D. Blaž Zoubek, SPEKTRAL and Ph.D Jure Žižmond, SPEKTRAL
3/20/2024
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Comparing MEMS and IEPE accelerometers for structural vibration behavior testing
Learn more about MEMS and IEPE accelerometers for testing structural behaviour under cyclic loads. The research aimed to find the most accurate sensor type by comparing their readings to those from a laser displacement sensor on a scale model subjected to earthquake-like vibrations.
Emanuele Burgognoni
3/20/2024
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Monitoring the Forces Affecting Hydrogen Embrittlement of Metal Screws
The article explores the issue of hydrogen embrittlement in metal screws used in timber connections, a phenomenon that reduces their strength due to hydrogen-induced stress corrosion cracking (HISCC). The SCREW_HISCC project utilizes Dewesoft's technology to monitor the effects of humidity on the screws' durability.
Konrad Schweiger
2/29/2024
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Monitoring the Durability of Timber Gantry
The "Green Gantry Project," a collaboration between Kapsch TrafficCom and Graz University of Technology, aims to replace traditional steel highway gantries with sustainable timber alternatives to reduce carbon emissions. The project focuses on testing the durability and strength of timber structures exposed to outdoor conditions using Dewesoft's technology.
Konrad Schweiger
2/29/2024
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Reducing Train Noise Pollution Using Pass-by Sound Testing
The article discusses DEKRA Rail's initiative to reduce train noise pollution in the Netherlands by implementing a new data acquisition system. They chose Dewesoft's SIRIUS DAQ for its compactness and high performance. The system enables real-time noise analysis and data export for further examination.
Grant Maloy Smith
2/15/2024
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Data Acquisition and Automation of an Ice Cream Production Line
An international ice cream manufacturer partnered with Dewesoft to enhance their ice cream cone production line by improving the chocolate spraying process and automating production while maintaining quality standards. Using infrared cameras and data analysis, they monitored and analyzed the process.
Marco Ribichini
1/24/2024
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Monitoring and Identifying Train Particle Pollution in Tunnels
Trains emit particles that significantly impact human health and the environment, especially within tunnels. The Technical University of Graz collaborates with Austria's rail infrastructure operator, ÖBB, to research and identify air pollution caused by different trains. The Dewesoft system ensures reliable measurement data for continuous analysis.
Konrad Schweiger
12/14/2023
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Motor Efficiency and NVH Testing on High-speed E-axle Drive
The HeAD project created a compact, high-performance electric axle drive for vehicles, capable of 24,000 RPM and 3000 Nm torque. To make this possible the project leader, partnered with Dewesoft for testbed integration and drive efficiency testing.
Konrad Schweiger
10/17/2023