An adaptive hierarchical hybrid kernel ELM optimized by aquila optimizer algorithm for bearing fault diagnosis

Abstract As a critical component of rotating machinery, the operating status of rolling bearings is not only related to significant economic interests but also has a far-reaching impact on social security. Hence, ensuring an effective diagnosis of faults in rolling bearings is paramount in maintaini...

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Main Authors: Hao Yan, Liangliang Shang, Wan Chen, Mengyao Jiang, Tianqi lu, Fei Li
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-94703-w
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Liangliang Shang
Wan Chen
Mengyao Jiang
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Fei Li
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Mengyao Jiang
Tianqi lu
Fei Li
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description Abstract As a critical component of rotating machinery, the operating status of rolling bearings is not only related to significant economic interests but also has a far-reaching impact on social security. Hence, ensuring an effective diagnosis of faults in rolling bearings is paramount in maintaining operational integrity. This paper proposes an intelligent bearing fault diagnosis method that improves classification accuracy using a stacked denoising autoencoder (SDAE) and adaptive hierarchical hybrid kernel extreme learning machine (AHHKELM). First, a hybrid kernel extreme learning machine (HKELM) is initially constructed, leveraging SDAE’s deep network architecture for automatic feature extraction. The hybrid kernel functions address the limitations of single kernel functions by effectively capturing both linear and nonlinear patterns in the data. Subsequently, the hierarchical hybrid kernel extreme learning machine (HHKELM) is refined through an enhanced Aquila Optimizer (AO) algorithm, which iteratively optimizes the kernel hyperparameter combination. The AO algorithm is further enhanced by incorporating chaos mapping, implementing a refined balanced search strategy, and fine-tuning parameter $$G_2$$ , which collectively improve its ability to escape local optima and conduct global searches, thus strengthening the robustness of the model during parameter optimization. Experimental results on the CWRU , MFPT and JNU datasets demonstrate that stacked denoising autoencoder-adaptive hierarchical hybrid kernel extreme learning machine (SDAE-AHHKELM) has better fault classification accuracy, robustness, and generalization than KELM and other methods.
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spelling doaj-art-bda5bbb272354164a8ee90e182900b602025-08-20T03:06:54ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-04-0115112610.1038/s41598-025-94703-wAn adaptive hierarchical hybrid kernel ELM optimized by aquila optimizer algorithm for bearing fault diagnosisHao Yan0Liangliang Shang1Wan Chen2Mengyao Jiang3Tianqi lu4Fei Li5School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Nantong UniversitySchool of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Nantong UniversitySchool of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Nantong UniversitySchool of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Nantong UniversitySchool of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Nantong UniversityAnhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Power Electronics and Motion Control, Anhui University of TechnologyAbstract As a critical component of rotating machinery, the operating status of rolling bearings is not only related to significant economic interests but also has a far-reaching impact on social security. Hence, ensuring an effective diagnosis of faults in rolling bearings is paramount in maintaining operational integrity. This paper proposes an intelligent bearing fault diagnosis method that improves classification accuracy using a stacked denoising autoencoder (SDAE) and adaptive hierarchical hybrid kernel extreme learning machine (AHHKELM). First, a hybrid kernel extreme learning machine (HKELM) is initially constructed, leveraging SDAE’s deep network architecture for automatic feature extraction. The hybrid kernel functions address the limitations of single kernel functions by effectively capturing both linear and nonlinear patterns in the data. Subsequently, the hierarchical hybrid kernel extreme learning machine (HHKELM) is refined through an enhanced Aquila Optimizer (AO) algorithm, which iteratively optimizes the kernel hyperparameter combination. The AO algorithm is further enhanced by incorporating chaos mapping, implementing a refined balanced search strategy, and fine-tuning parameter $$G_2$$ , which collectively improve its ability to escape local optima and conduct global searches, thus strengthening the robustness of the model during parameter optimization. Experimental results on the CWRU , MFPT and JNU datasets demonstrate that stacked denoising autoencoder-adaptive hierarchical hybrid kernel extreme learning machine (SDAE-AHHKELM) has better fault classification accuracy, robustness, and generalization than KELM and other methods.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-94703-wRolling bearingsFault diagnosisStacked denoising autoencodersExtreme learning machineAquila optimizer algorithm
spellingShingle Hao Yan
Liangliang Shang
Wan Chen
Mengyao Jiang
Tianqi lu
Fei Li
An adaptive hierarchical hybrid kernel ELM optimized by aquila optimizer algorithm for bearing fault diagnosis
Scientific Reports
Rolling bearings
Fault diagnosis
Stacked denoising autoencoders
Extreme learning machine
Aquila optimizer algorithm
title An adaptive hierarchical hybrid kernel ELM optimized by aquila optimizer algorithm for bearing fault diagnosis
title_full An adaptive hierarchical hybrid kernel ELM optimized by aquila optimizer algorithm for bearing fault diagnosis
title_fullStr An adaptive hierarchical hybrid kernel ELM optimized by aquila optimizer algorithm for bearing fault diagnosis
title_full_unstemmed An adaptive hierarchical hybrid kernel ELM optimized by aquila optimizer algorithm for bearing fault diagnosis
title_short An adaptive hierarchical hybrid kernel ELM optimized by aquila optimizer algorithm for bearing fault diagnosis
title_sort adaptive hierarchical hybrid kernel elm optimized by aquila optimizer algorithm for bearing fault diagnosis
topic Rolling bearings
Fault diagnosis
Stacked denoising autoencoders
Extreme learning machine
Aquila optimizer algorithm
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-94703-w
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