Calibration-free visual vibration monitoring of power equipment using SiamRPN with frame-modified scale correction
摘要
Structural health monitoring (SHM) of power equipment faces unique challenges in substation environments, including electromagnetic interference and sensor deployment constraints. To address these challenges, this paper presents an innovative real-time visual monitoring method for seismic responses of power equipment, leveraging a deep learning-based Siamese Region Proposal Network (SiamRPN). A novel frame-modified scale (FMS) approach was developed to reconstruct displacement responses with enhanced accuracy, eliminating the need for pre-calibration. Experimental validation through seismic simulation shaking table tests on a converter transformer bushing demonstrated that the FMS method substantially reduced displacement reconstruction errors compared to conventional methods, with low sensitivity to video resolution. The SiamRPN-based tracking achieved real-time processing, outperforming traditional computer vision algorithms. Dual-target tracking further mitigated camera motion effects, ensuring reliable measurements under dynamic conditions. This non-contact, real-time solution enables sensor-free monitoring through existing surveillance infrastructure, significantly advancing post-disaster assessment efficiency.