CM has to establish a map between the input signals and output indications of the machine condition. Classifying the machine condition and determining the severity of faults from the input signals have never been easy tasks and they are affected by several factors.

Chapter Contents:

• 14.1 Introduction
• 14.2 Multi-parameter monitoring
• 14.3 Expert systems
• 14.4 Fuzzy logic
• 14.5 Machine learning using ANNs
• 14.5.1 What can be learned for CM?
• 14.5.2 Supervised learning through ANN
• 14.5.3 Unsupervised learning
• 14.6 Deep learning with big data
• 14.7 An AI example
• 14.7.1 Systems incorporating AI
• 14.7.2 How an MBVI system works
• 14.7.3 An MBVI system and AI
• 14.8 Conclusions

Inspec keywords: signal processing; artificial intelligence; condition monitoring; mechanical engineering computing

Other keywords: output indications; input signals; artificial intelligence techniques; machine condition; CM

Subjects: Signal processing and detection; Digital signal processing; Mechanical engineering applications of IT; Maintenance and reliability; Inspection and quality control; Civil and mechanical engineering computing; Expert systems and other AI software and techniques