Detection of Electrical Fires in Residential Buildings Using a Gradient Boosting Machine Algorithm

The paper discusses a technique for detecting electrical fires in residential buildings using the Gradient Boosting Machine (GBM) algorithm. The features of the algorithm process data related to current, voltage, and total harmonic distortion (THD) from electrical systems, considering resistive load...

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Main Authors: Sharaban Taha Ahmed, Fadhil Aula
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Language:English
Published: Erbil Polytechnic University 2025-06-01
Series:Polytechnic Journal
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Online Access:https://polytechnic-journal.epu.edu.iq/home/vol15/iss1/7
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description The paper discusses a technique for detecting electrical fires in residential buildings using the Gradient Boosting Machine (GBM) algorithm. The features of the algorithm process data related to current, voltage, and total harmonic distortion (THD) from electrical systems, considering resistive loads, such as heating appliances, and inductive loads, like refrigerators and washing machines. The technique underscores the relationship between electrical characteristics and fire risks, demonstrating that the gradient boosting machine can accurately predict fire hazards under various fault conditions, including arc faults, overvoltage, and contact opening. Results from MATLAB simulations confirm the algorithm'sefficacy and high accuracy rates for heating systems and induction motors across different fault types that could lead to electrical fires in buildings. These results highlight the significance of effective feature selection in enhancing the algorithm's performance while addressing some imprecision, particularly regarding the two different load types. Ultimately, the Gradient Boosting Machine represents a promising approach to improving the safety of electrical systems and supporting fire detection strategies.
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spelling doaj-art-cdfdf38ac5f441fca957c672e8a074052025-08-20T03:47:16ZengErbil Polytechnic UniversityPolytechnic Journal2707-77992025-06-011517585https://doi.org/10.59341/2707-7799.1860Detection of Electrical Fires in Residential Buildings Using a Gradient Boosting Machine AlgorithmSharaban Taha Ahmed0Fadhil Aula1Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Erbil, IraqDepartment of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Erbil, IraqThe paper discusses a technique for detecting electrical fires in residential buildings using the Gradient Boosting Machine (GBM) algorithm. The features of the algorithm process data related to current, voltage, and total harmonic distortion (THD) from electrical systems, considering resistive loads, such as heating appliances, and inductive loads, like refrigerators and washing machines. The technique underscores the relationship between electrical characteristics and fire risks, demonstrating that the gradient boosting machine can accurately predict fire hazards under various fault conditions, including arc faults, overvoltage, and contact opening. Results from MATLAB simulations confirm the algorithm'sefficacy and high accuracy rates for heating systems and induction motors across different fault types that could lead to electrical fires in buildings. These results highlight the significance of effective feature selection in enhancing the algorithm's performance while addressing some imprecision, particularly regarding the two different load types. Ultimately, the Gradient Boosting Machine represents a promising approach to improving the safety of electrical systems and supporting fire detection strategies.https://polytechnic-journal.epu.edu.iq/home/vol15/iss1/7gradient boosting machine (gbm),total harmonic distortion (thd),electrical fires,arc faults,machine learning
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Detection of Electrical Fires in Residential Buildings Using a Gradient Boosting Machine Algorithm
Polytechnic Journal
gradient boosting machine (gbm),
total harmonic distortion (thd),
electrical fires,
arc faults,
machine learning
title Detection of Electrical Fires in Residential Buildings Using a Gradient Boosting Machine Algorithm
title_full Detection of Electrical Fires in Residential Buildings Using a Gradient Boosting Machine Algorithm
title_fullStr Detection of Electrical Fires in Residential Buildings Using a Gradient Boosting Machine Algorithm
title_full_unstemmed Detection of Electrical Fires in Residential Buildings Using a Gradient Boosting Machine Algorithm
title_short Detection of Electrical Fires in Residential Buildings Using a Gradient Boosting Machine Algorithm
title_sort detection of electrical fires in residential buildings using a gradient boosting machine algorithm
topic gradient boosting machine (gbm),
total harmonic distortion (thd),
electrical fires,
arc faults,
machine learning
url https://polytechnic-journal.epu.edu.iq/home/vol15/iss1/7
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