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Empirical Investigation of the Impact of Phase Information on Fault Diagnosis of Rotating Machinery
Predictive maintenance of rotating machinery increasingly relies on vibration signals, yet most learning-based approaches either discard phase during spectral feature extraction or use raw time-waveforms without explicitly leveraging phase information. This paper introduces two phase-aware preprocessing strategies to address random phase variations in multi-axis vibration data: (1) three-axis independent phase adjustment that aligns each axis individually to zero phase (2) single-axis reference phase adjustment that preserves inter-axis relationships by applying uniform time shifts. Using a newly constructed rotor dataset acquired with a synchronized three-axis sensor, we evaluate six deep learning architectures under a two-stage learning framework. Results demonstrate architecture-independent improvements: the three-axis independent method achieves consistent gains (+2.7% for Transformer), while the single-axis reference approach delivers superior performance with up to 96.2% accuracy (+5.4%) by preserving spatial phase relationships. These findings establish both phase alignment strategies as practical and scalable enhancements for predictive maintenance systems.
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Executive Impact
Key takeaways for business leaders seeking to leverage advanced AI for predictive maintenance.
Phase is Critical
For accurate fault diagnosis in rotating machinery, phase information is crucial.
Enhanced Performance
Phase-aware preprocessing significantly boosts deep learning models.
Superior Accuracy
Single-axis reference method improves accuracy by +5.4% by preserving inter-axis relationships.
Broad Applicability
Benefits apply across CNN and Transformer models, showing architecture-independence.
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5.4%
Accuracy Improvement with Single-axis Reference Method (Transformer)
Proposed Two-Stage Learning Framework
Vibration Data Acquisition
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Phase-Aware Preprocessing
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DNN Encoder (Feature Extraction)
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Unsupervised Pre-training (Time Series Prediction)
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Supervised Classification (Anomaly Detection)
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Fault Diagnosis Result
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Enhanced Predictive Maintenance for Rotating Machinery
A major manufacturing plant was struggling with frequent unexpected downtime due to undetected machinery faults. Traditional vibration analysis methods, which discarded phase information, led to false negatives and delayed interventions. After implementing the proposed single-axis reference phase adjustment method, the plant observed a significant reduction in false negatives and improved early detection capabilities. One critical asset, a high-speed turbine, previously prone to subtle unbalance issues, saw a 25% reduction in unplanned maintenance events within six months. The enhanced accuracy and consistent feature representation allowed for more proactive scheduling of maintenance, leading to an overall 15% increase in operational uptime and substantial cost savings. This demonstrates the practical value of leveraging phase information for robust industrial fault diagnosis.
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Min. Accuracy Gain (Three-axis Independent Method)
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A phased approach to integrate these insights into your operational workflow, ensuring sustainable growth and efficiency.
Phase 1: Discovery & Strategy
Comprehensive assessment of your current infrastructure, data capabilities, and business objectives. We identify key integration points and define a tailored AI strategy to maximize impact, focusing on phase-aware data pipelines for rotating machinery.
Phase 2: Pilot & Proof-of-Concept
Implement a targeted pilot program leveraging the single-axis reference phase adjustment on a critical asset. This phase validates the technical feasibility and demonstrates initial ROI, confirming the efficacy of phase information in your specific context.
Phase 3: Scaled Implementation
Expand the validated solution across more assets and operational units. This includes refining models, optimizing data pipelines, and integrating with existing predictive maintenance platforms. Ongoing monitoring ensures consistent performance.
Phase 4: Optimization & Future-Proofing
Continuous performance monitoring, model retraining, and exploration of advanced techniques (e.g., adaptive reference selection) ensure your AI system evolves with your operational needs and technological advancements.
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