Complete Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition with Adaptive Noise to Extract Deep Information of Bearing Fault in Steam Turbines via Deep Belief Network

Extracting to enhance the accuracy of diagnosing bearing faults in steam turbines, a novel approach focused on extracting key fault features from vibration signals is introduced. Recognizing the complex, non-linear, and non-stationary nature of bearing vibration signals, our strategy involves a sensitivity analysis utilizing a multivariate diagnostic algorithm. The process begins with collecting vibration data from defective bearings via the TMI system. This data is then subjected to Complete Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition with Adaptive Noise (CEEMDAN), enabling the integration of adaptive noise for the extraction of in-depth information. Following this, an analysis in both time and frequency domains — post Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) — is conducted on the decomposed signals, forming the basis of a diagnostic features database. To streamline data analysis and boost the model’s computational efficiency, a combination of eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) and Mutual Information Criterion (MIC) is applied for dimensionality reduction. Furthermore, a deep belief network (DBN) is implemented to develop a precise fault diagnosis model for the bearings in rotating machinery. By incorporating sensitivity analysis, a diagnostic matrix is crafted, facilitating highly accurate fault identification. The superiority of this diagnostic algorithm is corroborated by testing with real on-site data and a benchmark database, demonstrating its enhanced diagnostic capabilities relative to other feature selection techniques.