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A piezoelectric accelerometer is the first element of a vibration measurement chain, and its improvement can enhance measurement quality. In this work, a new model of relative movement modulus as a function of measurement error is developed, thus minimizing the measurement error and increasing the measurement precision of the accelerometer. Therefore, a precise relationship between the movement relative frequency and the piezoelectric accelerometer natural frequency is extracted in order to determine a good frequency range relative to the piezoelectric accelerometer. Thus, the failure risk of the resonance phenomenon is minimized and the accelerometer piezoelectric reliability is optimized. The developed model is confirmed and validated by experimental tests. The purpose and the objective of this work is to improve the performance and the design of the accelerometer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, the mechanical sensitivity of a vibration sensor is investigated by developing a mathematical model with the function of a relative movement modulus and measurement error. This model enables mechanical sensitivity to be improved by enhancing the performance of the vibration sensor. The purpose of the present work is to reduce measurement error by choosing the right damping rate that enables vibration sensor sensitivity to be optimized. The presented model is validated by computer simulation and experimental tests. The obtained results have shown that correct choice of damping rate and frequency range keeps the mechanical sensitivity constant. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

In this paper, an accelerometer mathematical model is developed and simulated to choose the best damping rate value to limit the measurement error to 1%. Using this model, the equations of relative movement modulus and measurement error with respect to damping rate and frequency ratio can be determined. The developed model is validated by a series of tests carried out by computer simulation. The obtained results have shown that a suitable damping rate can minimize the measurement error of relative movement to 1 %. The presented model is a useful tool to improve the damping rate and measurement precision of the accelerometer. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]