Detection and diagnosis of air compressor faults using weightless neural networks

This study presents an innovative method utilizing weightless neural networks (WNNs) to identify and address various types of faults in air compressor modules. Random access memory (RAM) devices are harnessed by WNNs to emulate the functioning of neurons. The training process employs a versatile and...

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Main Authors: Anubhab Bhattacharyya, Naveen Venkatesh Sridharan, Aravinth Sivakumar, Sugumaran Vaithiyanathan
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Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-05-01
Series:Advances in Mechanical Engineering
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/16878132251341384
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Sugumaran Vaithiyanathan
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description This study presents an innovative method utilizing weightless neural networks (WNNs) to identify and address various types of faults in air compressor modules. Random access memory (RAM) devices are harnessed by WNNs to emulate the functioning of neurons. The training process employs a versatile and effective algorithm aimed at generating reliable and accurate results. One notable benefit of employing WNNs is its ability to eliminate the necessity for network retraining and the generation of residuals. This feature makes WNN suitable for applications related to classification and pattern recognition. In this study, a specific type of air compressor, namely a single-acting single-stage reciprocating one, was chosen. Various potential faults like fluttering inlet and outlet valves, valve plate leakage, and check valve issues were taken into account. From the initial vibration data, statistical, histogram, and autoregressive moving average features were derived. For efficiency, the J48 decision tree algorithm was utilized to identify the pivotal features in this investigation. Following this, the features were divided into separate sets to evaluate the validation, training, and testing accuracies of the WNNs using the WiSARD classifier. Additionally, fine-tuning of hyperparameters was done to enhance classification accuracy while simultaneously reducing computational time. The results obtained demonstrate that, with the specified hyperparameter configurations, the WiSARD classifier attained an accuracy of 98.6667% for statistical features. The proposed method outperforms existing approaches, showing potential for real-time application in enhancing air compressor lifespan, reliability, and safety.
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spelling doaj-art-7e8f674f12474831af31498ccdfcfd762025-08-20T02:26:58ZengSAGE PublishingAdvances in Mechanical Engineering1687-81402025-05-011710.1177/16878132251341384Detection and diagnosis of air compressor faults using weightless neural networksAnubhab Bhattacharyya0Naveen Venkatesh Sridharan1Aravinth Sivakumar2Sugumaran Vaithiyanathan3School of Electronics Engineering (SENSE), Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, IndiaDivision of Operations and Maintenance Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, SwedenDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Ranganathar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, IndiaSchool of Mechanical Engineering (SMEC), Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, IndiaThis study presents an innovative method utilizing weightless neural networks (WNNs) to identify and address various types of faults in air compressor modules. Random access memory (RAM) devices are harnessed by WNNs to emulate the functioning of neurons. The training process employs a versatile and effective algorithm aimed at generating reliable and accurate results. One notable benefit of employing WNNs is its ability to eliminate the necessity for network retraining and the generation of residuals. This feature makes WNN suitable for applications related to classification and pattern recognition. In this study, a specific type of air compressor, namely a single-acting single-stage reciprocating one, was chosen. Various potential faults like fluttering inlet and outlet valves, valve plate leakage, and check valve issues were taken into account. From the initial vibration data, statistical, histogram, and autoregressive moving average features were derived. For efficiency, the J48 decision tree algorithm was utilized to identify the pivotal features in this investigation. Following this, the features were divided into separate sets to evaluate the validation, training, and testing accuracies of the WNNs using the WiSARD classifier. Additionally, fine-tuning of hyperparameters was done to enhance classification accuracy while simultaneously reducing computational time. The results obtained demonstrate that, with the specified hyperparameter configurations, the WiSARD classifier attained an accuracy of 98.6667% for statistical features. The proposed method outperforms existing approaches, showing potential for real-time application in enhancing air compressor lifespan, reliability, and safety.https://doi.org/10.1177/16878132251341384
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title Detection and diagnosis of air compressor faults using weightless neural networks
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