Basic tools for vibration analysis with applications to predictive maintenance of rotating machines: an overview

The paper presents some basic tools for vibration signals with application in predictive maintenance of rotating machines. After an overview of the maintenance approach, the condition monitoring in predictive maintenance is discussed. Also, signal processing in vibration monitoring, making use of some basic tools as change detection, independent component analysis, time-frequency analysis, and energy distribution in time-frequency plane are presented. These techniques can be combined in a general approach, offering new possibilities for more robust detection of changes in vibration signals and assuring proactive actions in predictive maintenance.