The presence of incorrect data leads to the decrease of condition-monitoring big data quality. As a result, unreliable or misleading results are probably obtained by analyzing these poor-quality ...data. In this paper, to improve the data quality, an incorrect data detection method based on an improved local outlier factor (LOF) is proposed for data cleaning. First, a sliding window technique is used to divide data into different segments. These segments are considered as different objects and their attributes consist of time-domain statistical features extracted from each segment, such as mean, maximum and peak-to-peak value. Second, a kernel-based LOF (KLOF) is calculated using these attributes to evaluate the degree of each segment being incorrect data. Third, according to these KLOF values and a threshold value, incorrect data are detected. Finally, a simulation of vibration data generated by a defective rolling element bearing and three real cases concerning a fixed-axle gearbox, a wind turbine, and a planetary gearbox are used to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method, respectively. The results demonstrate that the proposed method is able to detect both missing segments and abnormal segments, which are two typical incorrect data, effectively, and thus is helpful for big data cleaning of machinery condition monitoring.
A self-configuring real-time tool condition monitoring (TCM) system for milling applications using vibration signals is introduced. A suite of signal processing and machine learning algorithms was ...developed to define a generalized correlation between distortion-resistant features of usable and worn tools. Using only a few seconds of learning data acquired at the early stage of tool life, the system synthesizes worn tool features in-process to define the decision-making boundaries, independent of the utilized cutting parameters, machines, and sensors. It provides high detection accuracy and reduces the lead time and cost needed for system development and calibration, introducing the plug-and-play concept to TCM.
The key function of rotating machine condition monitoring (CM) is to detect structural changes during machine operations. This paper presents a novel statistical time-frequency analysis method for ...this purpose. In particular, frequency spectrum is extracted from the machine condition signals based on periodogram estimation. Undirected weighted graph is then constructed from the resulting periodograms, where the so-called median graph is introduced and adopted to describe the normal machine status. Statistical analysis is performed to investigate newly observed data with respect to the median graph for change decision making. The proposed method has been applied to three different engineering applications to evaluate its effectiveness: load CM; early bearing failure detection; and speed CM. The results were compared with some benchmark methods reported in the literature, where significant improvements of the proposed method were demonstrated, indicating its good potentials in engineering applications.
The ever increasing size of wind turbines and the move to build them offshore have accelerated the need for optimised maintenance strategies in order to reduce operating costs. Predictive maintenance ...requires detailed information on the condition of turbines. Due to the high costs of dedicated condition monitoring systems based on mainly vibration measurements, the use of data from the turbine supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system is appealing. This review discusses recent research using SCADA data for failure detection and condition monitoring (CM), focussing on approaches which have already proved their ability to detect anomalies in data from real turbines. Approaches are categorised as (i) trending, (ii) clustering, (iii) normal behaviour modelling, (iv) damage modelling and (v) assessment of alarms and expert systems. Potential for future research on the use of SCADA data for advanced turbine CM is discussed.
Capacitors are widely used in dc links of power electronic converters to balance power, suppress voltage ripple, and store short-term energy. Condition monitoring (CM) of dc-link capacitors has great ...significance in enhancing the reliability of power converter systems. Over the past few years, many efforts have been made to realize CM of dc-link capacitors. This article gives an overview and a comprehensive comparative evaluation of them with emphasis on the application objectives, implementation methods, and monitoring accuracy when being used. First, the design procedure for the CM of capacitors is introduced. Second, the main capacitor parameters estimation principles are summarized. According to these principles, various possible CM methods are derived in a step-by-step manner. On this basis, a comprehensive review and comparison of CM schemes for different types of dc-link applications are provided. Finally, application recommendations and future research trends are presented.
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