A Multi-Branch Convolution and Dynamic Weighting Method for Bearing Fault Diagnosis Based on Acoustic–Vibration Information Fusion
Rolling bearings, as critical components of rotating machinery, directly affect the reliability and efficiency of the system. Due to extended operation under high load, harsh environmental conditions, and continuous use, bearings become more susceptible to failure, leading to a higher likelihood of...
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| description | Rolling bearings, as critical components of rotating machinery, directly affect the reliability and efficiency of the system. Due to extended operation under high load, harsh environmental conditions, and continuous use, bearings become more susceptible to failure, leading to a higher likelihood of malfunction. To prevent sudden failures, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance strategies, early and accurate diagnosis of rolling bearing faults is essential. Although existing methods have achieved certain success in processing acoustic and vibration signals, they still face challenges such as insufficient feature fusion, inflexible weight allocation, lack of effective feature selection mechanisms, and low computational efficiency. To address these challenges, we propose a dynamic weighted multimodal fault diagnosis model based on the fusion of acoustic and vibration information. This model aims to enhance feature fusion, dynamically adapt to signal characteristics, optimize feature selection, and reduce computational complexity. The model incorporates an adaptive fusion method based on a multi-branch convolutional structure, enabling unified processing of both acoustic and vibration signals. At the same time, a cross-modal dynamic weighted fusion mechanism is employed, allowing the real-time adjustment of weight distribution based on signal characteristics. By utilizing an attention mechanism for dynamic feature selection and weighting, the robustness of classification is further improved. Additionally, when processing acoustic signals, a depthwise separable convolutional network is used, effectively reducing computational complexity. Experimental results demonstrate that our method significantly outperforms other algorithms in terms of convergence speed and final performance. Additionally, the accuracy curve during training showed minimal fluctuation, reflecting higher robustness. The model achieved over 99% diagnostic accuracy under all signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) conditions, showcasing exceptional robustness and noise resistance in both noisy and high-SNR environments. Furthermore, its superiority across different data scales, especially in small-sample learning and stability, highlights its strong generalization capability. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-03bdfb3391f84b088dc38edb758197712025-01-24T13:15:11ZengMDPI AGActuators2076-08252025-01-011411710.3390/act14010017A Multi-Branch Convolution and Dynamic Weighting Method for Bearing Fault Diagnosis Based on Acoustic–Vibration Information FusionXianming Sun0Yuhang Yang1Changzheng Chen2Miao Tian3Shengnan Du4Zhengqi Wang5College of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Ningbo University of Technology, Ningbo 315336, ChinaSchool of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Ningbo University of Technology, Ningbo 315336, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Ningbo University of Technology, Ningbo 315336, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, ChinaRolling bearings, as critical components of rotating machinery, directly affect the reliability and efficiency of the system. Due to extended operation under high load, harsh environmental conditions, and continuous use, bearings become more susceptible to failure, leading to a higher likelihood of malfunction. To prevent sudden failures, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance strategies, early and accurate diagnosis of rolling bearing faults is essential. Although existing methods have achieved certain success in processing acoustic and vibration signals, they still face challenges such as insufficient feature fusion, inflexible weight allocation, lack of effective feature selection mechanisms, and low computational efficiency. To address these challenges, we propose a dynamic weighted multimodal fault diagnosis model based on the fusion of acoustic and vibration information. This model aims to enhance feature fusion, dynamically adapt to signal characteristics, optimize feature selection, and reduce computational complexity. The model incorporates an adaptive fusion method based on a multi-branch convolutional structure, enabling unified processing of both acoustic and vibration signals. At the same time, a cross-modal dynamic weighted fusion mechanism is employed, allowing the real-time adjustment of weight distribution based on signal characteristics. By utilizing an attention mechanism for dynamic feature selection and weighting, the robustness of classification is further improved. Additionally, when processing acoustic signals, a depthwise separable convolutional network is used, effectively reducing computational complexity. Experimental results demonstrate that our method significantly outperforms other algorithms in terms of convergence speed and final performance. Additionally, the accuracy curve during training showed minimal fluctuation, reflecting higher robustness. The model achieved over 99% diagnostic accuracy under all signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) conditions, showcasing exceptional robustness and noise resistance in both noisy and high-SNR environments. Furthermore, its superiority across different data scales, especially in small-sample learning and stability, highlights its strong generalization capability.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0825/14/1/17rolling bearingsdepthwise separableacoustic-vibration information fusionfault diagnosis |
| spellingShingle | Xianming Sun Yuhang Yang Changzheng Chen Miao Tian Shengnan Du Zhengqi Wang A Multi-Branch Convolution and Dynamic Weighting Method for Bearing Fault Diagnosis Based on Acoustic–Vibration Information Fusion Actuators rolling bearings depthwise separable acoustic-vibration information fusion fault diagnosis |
| title | A Multi-Branch Convolution and Dynamic Weighting Method for Bearing Fault Diagnosis Based on Acoustic–Vibration Information Fusion |
| title_full | A Multi-Branch Convolution and Dynamic Weighting Method for Bearing Fault Diagnosis Based on Acoustic–Vibration Information Fusion |
| title_fullStr | A Multi-Branch Convolution and Dynamic Weighting Method for Bearing Fault Diagnosis Based on Acoustic–Vibration Information Fusion |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Multi-Branch Convolution and Dynamic Weighting Method for Bearing Fault Diagnosis Based on Acoustic–Vibration Information Fusion |
| title_short | A Multi-Branch Convolution and Dynamic Weighting Method for Bearing Fault Diagnosis Based on Acoustic–Vibration Information Fusion |
| title_sort | multi branch convolution and dynamic weighting method for bearing fault diagnosis based on acoustic vibration information fusion |
| topic | rolling bearings depthwise separable acoustic-vibration information fusion fault diagnosis |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0825/14/1/17 |
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