Machine Learning-Based Predictive Maintenance for Industrial Equipment Optimization
Lakshmi Kanthan Narayanan, S Loganayagi, R. Hemavathi, D. S. Jayalakshmi, V.R. Vimal
Abstract
Industrial equipment optimization is crucial for industries that want to improve operating efficiency, reduce downtime, and cut maintenance costs. Predictive maintenance is a major strategy to achieving these goals, since it uses advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques to foresee equipment breakdowns and schedule maintenance in advance. This research investigates the use of machine learning-based predictive maintenance in the industrial sector. It discusses the approach for gathering and preprocessing data from various sensors and equipment logs, as well as the critical step of feature engineering to extract useful insights from the data. The selection of relevant machine learning algorithms and the model training method are thoroughly explored. Furthermore, the research emphasizes the importance of anomaly detection approaches in early failure detection, allowing for timely interventions to avoid equipment breakdowns. This research focuses on the creation of predictive maintenance models that estimate equipment's remaining useful life (RUL). The selection of thresholds for maintenance operations based on RUL projections is examined, with the goal of balancing cost-effectiveness and equipment reliability. The report underlines the need of continual monitoring and feedback loops in the real-time implementation of predictive maintenance systems, which will drive continued optimization. Real-world case studies demonstrate the usefulness of predictive maintenance in industrial equipment optimization, resulting in significant cost savings and improved equipment reliability. Challenges and future possibilities in this subject are also discussed, emphasizing the importance of scalable and explainable AI solutions.