Intelligent System For Gearbox Fault Detection Dia
Intelligent System For Gearbox Fault Detection Dia
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Abstract. Moving energy from one machine to another and functioning to reduce speed while
increasing torque is the ability of the gearbox. Due to many components and the structure
between the components is fairly complex, thus to be able to detect the initial damage,
sophisticated methods is needed. Vibration analysis is a method that has been effective in
detecting the initial damage that occurs in machine. But it takes time and costs are not small to
implement. The purpose of this study is to create an intelligent system capable of detecting
gearbox damage based on data obtained from vibration measurements. Merging of two methods
of vibration analysis and Bayesian networks is done to be able to design the system with the
expected results. A series of multistate nodes are applied to the network and a system review is
performed. Results are given and compared with results provided by the manual analysis. The
results indicate that the system is feasible and reasonable which can assist inidentifying gearbox
damages. This study definitively answers the problem of how to design an expert system capable
of replacing the work of an expert on vibration analysis services.
1. Introduction
Almost all industries use gearboxes to carry out a series of production, gearboxes may operate under
varying load conditions. In industrial applications, gearboxes are a very important component. Gearbox
must work optimally to be able to complete the task as planned. Termination of the production process
and other undesirable things can occur due to gearbox damage, even human casualties. Therefore,
damage to the gearbox needs to be known optimally as early as possible to ensure the operation of an
efficient mechanical transmission system and prevent accidents [1,2].
One condition monitoring technique that are reliable, easy to do and is applied in real life is vibration
analysis. Vibration frequency characteristics are able to show most types of damage that occurs on a
rotating machine and hence, analysis of vibration characteristics useful to identify most types of fault.
Vibration analysis is an attempt to minimize damage to the engine components propagate to other engine
components. Vibration analysis also helps to know the structure of the machine, whether it is still in
stable condition, in accordance with the standard or vice versa. The latest technique commonly used to
diagnose gearbox is by analysing vibration signals taken from the gearbox casing. The aim is to detect
the location and type of damage at the initial stage of development and monitor the condition, to estimate
the lifetime of the machine and prepare appropriate treatment. Gear Mesh Frequency (GMF) and its
repetitions or harmonics and modulation phenomena that produce sidebands are the main components
in the gearbox domain frequency (spectrum). Disturbance conditions can be observed from increases in
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the number and amplitude of sidebands. In addition, the source of damage related to the sidebands
distance [3].
Not all engineers know how to analyse vibration on industrial machines, especially on the gearbox.
To analyse the vibrations of the gearbox requires a long learning time and experience in analysing using
standard software from vibration equipment manufacturers. Usually in this case the company must pay
dearly for expert staff services to measure and analyse the condition of the gearbox using vibration data.
Even companies that already have a vibration analyser still have to call and pay for expensive because
they do not understand how to analyse vibration data taken from gearbox. In addition, an expert staff in
vibration analysis also still needs time to analyse spectrum data. Therefore, in solving these problems
the authors propose to create a system that can read the spectrum of vibration data specifically to
diagnose gearbox. A system that requires only input spectrum data and specifications from the gearbox.
Furthermore, the system can provide important information about the gearbox condition, covering where
the point of damage, what actions are needed and how much damage level.
The medical domain has inspired the concept of diagnosis. At present, the types of machine failures
can be identified as root causes with sophisticated diagnostic methodologies. However, the diagnosis is
made after the damage has occurred, including in the reactive action. In fact, observing certain machine
conditions has a problem fault diagnosis in detecting the characteristics of damage that might be hidden
in the dataset. Besides, detecting various damage to the rotating machine is suitable using monitoring
vibration conditions. Signal processing, data acquisition, extraction of other features and features to
reduce steps if required and the last correct classification step that can be obtained from historical data,
expert insight and physical formation, all of which are a common framework for damage diagnosis
systems [4, 5]. BN is able to make the possibilities that occur in the future very well, BN is able to
handle uncertain causal relationships, update probabilities, multi-state variables, carry out two-way
interpretations and handle the lack of data [6, 7, 8, 9]. In various scientific fields, BNs are widely used.
BN's application practices in life are very widely used. BN has long been an interesting topic and
continues to this day, supported by the rapid development of computer science, especially in data mining
and machine learning [10]. Uncertainty arises and become the main component when designing
knowledge-based reasoning and decision makers methods [11]. Related to expert system in
manufacturing, Kobbacy and McNaught et al. emphasize that BNs are most useful when dealing with
uncertainty [12]. BN is a reliable tool for developing expert systems in the field of artificial intelligence.
It is advantageous in reflecting and diagnosing intricate systems with incomplete, uncertain and even
conflicting information. The probabilistic graphical model of BN shows a probabilistic dependency
relationship in a variable connected via an acyclic graph. Pearl introduced in the early 1980s [13, 14],
in probabilistic inference and the realm of knowledge discovery has been applied successfully [15].
Previous techniques of artificial intelligence systems for damage detection use fault tree analysis
(FTA), It is an analytical tool that graphically translates combinations of errors that cause system
failures. This technique is useful for describing and assessing events in the system. This FTA method is
effective in finding the core of the problem because it ensures that an unwanted event or the loss caused
does not originate at one point of failure. FTA identifies the relationship between causal factors and is
displayed in the form of a fault tree involving a simple logic gate [16, 17]. The advantage of using the
FTA method because it has a clear, logical, intuitive, and usable system compared to some other systems.
Nevertheless, the computation of the probability of failure becomes intricate when the structure of a
Fault Tree is large, therefore an uncertain causal relationship and a multi-state variable cannot be done
with an FTA [18, 19, 20], the component fault and reasoning generally do not pay attention to frequency
failures and relationships for different components of the system. Calculation and analysis assuming
that failures for independent components or subsystems can be subject to major errors. Regarding
intelligent fault inference system for rotating machine and the methods used in this study was adopted
from his paper, Bin Gang Xu used system fault assessment is structured by the BN concept, makes
several failure sequences and the relationship between component failure with the BN model and
validated fault assessment estimates. The proposed network applications in a flexible rotor’s vibration
fault diagnosis showed strong inferential abilities. Various error inferences can be continued, related to
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a single error, a combination of maximum errors and maximum network status, including with
reasonable probabilistic information [21]. Developing BNs applications for rotating machines, this study
uses spectrum frequencies as input data to identify symptoms of damage that occurs in the gearbox.
2. Methodology
2.1. Bayesian networks
Bayesian Inference and Bayesian network (BN) are decompositions of the Bayes’ theorem. The
development of the Bayes theorem began in the 1760s, which new information to update possibilities.
Some previous statisticians, for instance Pierre-Simon La-Place, decision-making methods and
systematic statistical inference are developed from the Bayes formula [22, 23]. A BN was proposed by
Pearl in 1988, which is the method that continues to be discussed today [24]. A special method called
Bayesian Analysis that uses previous statistical information and success in many practical
implementations.
Bayes’ Theorem:
P(M | N ) P (N )
P(N | M ) = (1)
P(N)
Building the BN, a system is constructed with a statistical technique known as the Bayes theorem
namely Conditional Probability. Calculation of the probability of an event N if known event M has
occurred is called Conditional Probability, represented by P(M), as shown in equation 1. This theorem
is used to calculate the odds of a data set to enter into a particular class based on inference existing data.
The combined probability factoring can be obtained by the regulation rule of probability theory, as
shown in equation 2.
P ( x1 , x2 , x3 , , xn ) = P xi | Parents ( xi ) (2)
i
A BN is a Probabilistic one simple graphical model constructed from theory probability and graph
theory. Probabilistic theory is related directly with data, while graph theory is related immediately with
the representation you want to get. As for example, a BN can represent relationships between disease
and symptoms. BN is able to calculate the probability of various symptoms of the disease. Building BN,
an expert is needed to apply a concept of knowledge to the network. Knowing how a domain and its
uncertainty can be applied in the BN and see how to use BN for domain needs. When observing the
values of several variables and condition them in new information. This conditioning process is called
probability inference that is carried out through the network. The information flow on the BN is not
limited to the direction of the arc. In the probabilistic network, this becomes the task of calculating the
posterior probability distribution for a set of request nodes, some evidence nodes provide values [24,
26].
Make probabilistic inference is the ability of the BN. Probabilistic inference is predicting the grade
of an element that can’t be known immediately by using the values of other known variables. An
example of probabilistic inference is determining the conditional probability of the type of gearbox
damage based on the symptoms of damage if it is known that the frequency spectrum characteristics of
damage occur. Probabilistic inference can be done if first obtained Joint Probability Distribution (JPD)
of all the modelled variables. JPD is the probability of all variable events occurring simultaneously.
Probabilistic inference can be done if the BN structure has been built. In diagnosing gearbox damage,
the relationship between variables and the probability of variable values is unknown. The construction
of BN from the data consists of structural construction or also called the qualitative stage, which is
looking for connectivity between the modelled variables and parameter estimation or also called the
quantitative stage, which is calculating probability values.
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of damage. FFT combined with vibration level values provides information about the condition of the
machine, location and cause of damage. Based on the measurement history can reveal the remaining life
of the machine or until the damage becomes critical. The spectrum frequency also presents the amplitude
of the vibration in each source of damage occurring. Therefore, we can track where the location of the
damaged component is based on its frequency. Every damage to the machine creates a frequency that
has its own characteristics so that it can be used for diagnosis [27]. Vibration characteristics or vibration
signatures are obtained when the machine is operating. Actual vibration signals derived from transducers
can be considered as frequency characteristics, but usually refer to spectrum frequencies. Vibration
signal measurement with standard transducer assisted acceleration produces accurate vibration analysis.
The FFT is guided by the principle that all signals (not ideal signals) can be generated by the sum of
sine waves. Conversely any signal can be broken down on its components in the form of a sine wave, it
is important to say that the frequency spectrum fully represents the vibration signal. No information is
lost because of the conversion from time domain to spectrum frequency, if the phase difference between
components is also included [28, 29].
Spectrum characteristics provide valuable information about the damage location. The frequency and
magnitude in the spectrum are related to machine rotation. For example, an amplitude line appears on
1X, 2X, 3X, ... 7X or something else. The relationship that belongs to each frequency line, for example
the line that appears at 1X is greater than 2X or appears harmonic or there are sidebands. Knowing the
source of vibration amplitude originates, for example 1X is an unbalance fan, 5.34 is bearing damage,
etc.
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3. Implementation
3.1. System analysis
Figure 2 shows the process of intelligent system. The input data in diagnosing the gearbox damage is in
the form of gearbox specification data including gearbox RPM input, gear RPM, number of teeth on
gear and pinion, number of ball bearings, vibration value and also input spectrum data. The data already
entered will be processed to find out the type of frequency that appears in the data spectrum.
Furthermore, the identification will be used as evidence to indicate whether or not there is a spectrum
line related to the damage to the gearbox. Identifying the frequency using predefined formulas. Suppose
the obtained frequency value of GMF is 275 Hz, then the system will see whether there is a line that
appears at that frequency or not. Existing evidence will be processed by calculating its probability value
using BNs method.
Based on the input data obtained will be calculated probability value through several stages using
BN method, which starts from the determination of parameter values for each symptoms of damage,
then determine the value of conditional probability, after the two values obtained then the system will
be calculated the value of joint and posterior probability of each type of gearbox damage that is adjusted
to the BNs structure and the posterior probability value is used as the probability inference of the type
of gearbox fault. BN produces relational information and conditional probabilities through two-way
propagation between input and output nodes. Also, in the application of real cases generally use
multistate nodes. So, from the consultation conducted by the user will get the type of fault that occurs
on the gearbox and the percentage of the fault. Users will know what action takes precedence.
Start
Gearbox Specification
Gearbox Type
RMS Value
No Correct
Yes
Spectrum Line
Identification
Yes
Yes
Gearbox Condition
Evidence Showing Inference
Information
1 Probabilistic
End No Reset
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VG CAS
Re Mo CSD
CAGS
Good IGF
CF
Bad A B
CB
C D
VB CGP
Information:
Input Parameters Result
RMS Frequency
Action
Value Type Transition
Spectrum Nodes
Condition Conclusion
Line
Figure 3. Bayesian Networks system
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There are 60 nodes in BNs structure, as shown in figure 3. In solving the problem of a large number
entering conditional probability value and to further ease the computer work, some nodes are added to
the network such as IGF, VG, Good, Bad, VB, HA, HB, etc. For instance, at node HA, there are five
parent nodes which are interconnected. The HA node will generate 64 CPT values, so time and memory
will be more needed if the root node has more parent nodes. Associated CPT held every root node, its
slump, only a row of representative prior probabilities. So, when a network has many parent nodes or
parent nodes containing a lot of classification values, CPT will also be very large. The CPT criterion
decided by the number of parent nodes. CPT for Boolean variables with x parent node having a 2x + 1
probability formula. Nodes such as Monitoring, Repair and Check Data Spectrum in Detail (CSD) are
added to serve to infer what actions should be performed by the user. Previous probabilities are needed
to make casual dependencies.
The CPT table shows the level of damage to the gears. An expert is required to fill each table with
a percentage of 0% - 100%. Suppose that the chance of occurrence of GMF if obtained evidence of
symptoms of S19 and S20 is 90%. Determination of the value of 90% is obtained from information
obtained by an expert. In analysing the damage of the gearbox using vibration data, the vibration value
generated on the velocity spectrum is very small because generally gear mesh frequency (GMF) occurs
at high frequency, and this will affect the small value of the resulting vibration. However, although the
value is small does not mean there is no damage to the gears. While one of the main advantages of the
BN when additional evidence is given, the BN system can determine conditional probability values in
each node and calculate more accurate probability propagation. In the diagnosis of gearbox damage,
conditional probabilities provide important information.
gearbox has a rigid type foundation. There are 10 gears that rely on each shaft and bearings.
Measurement of vibration is taken at 4 points of shaft and each point is taken 3 axis point covering
horizontal, vertical and axial. Each of the 3 points is taken which has the greatest vibration value. Figure
5 shows the spectrum obtained from gearbox measurements at each accessible bearing location. There
are 4 spectrums chosen because it has the largest overall vibration value. Figure 6 describes the gearbox
structure in detail including the type of bearing and number of teeth that are used. According to the
complete specification information of the employee staff, the gearbox is grouped into ISO group 2 rigid
standard.
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On the handling probability side, the highest percentage value is monitoring, this is because the vibration
value on the gearbox is still in good condition. As noted earlier, in particular, gears and bearing
problems, the small vibration values cannot be used as a benchmark to determine that the gears and
bearings are still in good condition or vice versa. Users should still check the state of the gears and
bearings according to experience or history of the gearbox.
Table 1. Fault detection and diagnosis result
Measurement Point 1A 1B 2 3 4
Gear 0.54 0.55 0.52 0.55 0.2
Probability
(%)
According to a series of diagnostic tests that have been done on the gearbox, we can know easily
what damage happens to the gearbox. The results of each calculation using different BNs methods in
each trial, this is due to the difference in evidence obtained from each spectrum data against the gearbox
specification data. We can clearly examine the evidence data that is entered on the BNs method. Based
on evidence of symptoms obtained, we can conclude whether the results of the diagnosis are appropriate
or not. The results of each diagnosis indicate the suitability of the design with the intended expectations.
4. Conclusion
Designing an intelligent system, which considers both vibration analysis and BN system with multiply
states, using discrete failure probability distribution. BN based on the vibration frequency characteristic
analysis procedure applied in the implementation system to better present BN applications in expert
systems so as to produce accurate information from the gearbox condition. The advantages of BN are
indicated by two-way inference for conditional probabilities. Damage to the components of the gearbox
can be seen after proof of the spectrum added to the BN. A more accurate and faster decision can be
made to ensure the performance of the expert system and provide valuable information regarding
damage detection and gearbox maintenance. Results of diagnostic testing obtained matching results
between the tests conducted manually and by the expert system. BNs method have been effectively used
to the diagnostic expert system for the source of gearbox damage, so it can provide a fast diagnosis and
the probability of occurrence of the location of the damage.
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5. Acknowledgments
This work is financially supported by the Research Project of Mechanical Engineering in Beijing
Institute of Technology and Mercu Buana University. The research data supported by Putranata Adi
Mandiri, Inc.
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