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Non-Contact Micro-Vibration Monitoring of Power Equipment Based on FMCW Millimeter-Wave Radar

  • Yanqing Lu
  • , Pei Cao
  • , Kai Gao
  • , Leiting Guo
  • , Huan Yuan
  • Electric Power Research Institute of the State Grid Shanghai Electric Power Company
  • Xi'an Jiaotong University

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Abstract

The reliable operation of power equipment like Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) is critical. Traditional contact-based vibration sensors face limitations in installation and full-field coverage. This paper presents a novel non-contact monitoring system using a Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) radar. We propose a comprehensive algorithmic framework for high-precision, multi-point vibration measurement, featuring a high-accuracy ranging method, a two-dimensional adaptive CFAR algorithm for robust target detection, and arctangent demodulation for vibration extraction. Experimental results demonstrate millimeter-level positioning and micron-level vibration measurement accuracy, validating the system's feasibility for rapid condition monitoring and early fault diagnosis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2025 4th Asia Power and Electrical Technology Conference, APET 2025
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages138-142
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9798331568498
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025
Event4th Asia Power and Electrical Technology Conference, APET 2025 - Xiamen, China
Duration: 26 Dec 202528 Dec 2025

Publication series

Name2025 4th Asia Power and Electrical Technology Conference, APET 2025

Conference

Conference4th Asia Power and Electrical Technology Conference, APET 2025
Country/TerritoryChina
CityXiamen
Period26/12/2528/12/25

Keywords

  • CFAR
  • Fault Diagnosis
  • Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW)
  • Millimeter-Wave Radar
  • Non-Contact Monitoring
  • Power Equipment
  • Vibration Measurement

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