It was in the early 1970s when the MCSA concept was originated. Initially, MCSA was proposed as a tool that can be used for monitoring motors in harsh environments and dangerous areas within nuclear power plants. Motor current signature analysis can be described as a technique that helps in determining the induction motor’s operating condition without disturbing production. In other words, it senses an electrical signal that has current components and identifies the faults in the initial stage. Therefore, it plays a pivotal role in preventing damage and diagnosing motor failure. You can follow THIS LINK for further reading.
Motor current signature analysis helps in detecting the following:
- Unbalance/ misalignment
- Defective bearings
- Rotor bar damage
- Load issues
- Dynamic eccentricity
- Static eccentricity
