Masters Theses
Abstract
“A variety of applications exist in industry for electrical heating devices. In some of these applications an unanticipated failure in the heating apparatus causes expensive down-time, and possibly equipment damage. For this reason, it is useful to predict the remaining lifetime and impending failure of such heating devices. Extensive statistical background exists for predicting the lifetime of a given heating element, on the basis of known failures. Field-deployable age detection equipment and methods are desired to complement the available statistical data. Exploratory research was carried out to identify parameters which might be measured and used as predictors of remaining lifetime. In addition, portable test hardware and software code were developed to replicate laboratory measurements for field applications and further large-scale study”--Abstract, page iii.
Advisor(s)
DuBroff, Richard E.
Committee Member(s)
Herrick, Thomas J.
Grimm, L. J.
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Electrical Engineering
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Publication Date
Spring 2000
Pagination
x, 98 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 97).
Rights
© 2000 Timothy James Christman, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Thesis Number
T 7815
Print OCLC #
45694287
Link to Catalog Record
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Christman, Timothy James, "Practical measurement techniques for failure prediction in electrical heating apparatus" (2000). Masters Theses. 1963.
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Comments
This work was supported in part by Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company. Additional financial support and matching funds were provided by the State of Missouri through the MRTC grant program, as well as the Electromagnetic Compatibility Laboratory at UMR.