14 research outputs found
An LSTM-Based Predictive Monitoring Method for Data with Time-varying Variability
The recurrent neural network and its variants have shown great success in
processing sequences in recent years. However, this deep neural network has not
aroused much attention in anomaly detection through predictively process
monitoring. Furthermore, the traditional statistic models work on assumptions
and hypothesis tests, while neural network (NN) models do not need that many
assumptions. This flexibility enables NN models to work efficiently on data
with time-varying variability, a common inherent aspect of data in practice.
This paper explores the ability of the recurrent neural network structure to
monitor processes and proposes a control chart based on long short-term memory
(LSTM) prediction intervals for data with time-varying variability. The
simulation studies provide empirical evidence that the proposed model
outperforms other NN-based predictive monitoring methods for mean shift
detection. The proposed method is also applied to time series sensor data,
which confirms that the proposed method is an effective technique for detecting
abnormalities.Comment: 19 pages, 9 figures, 6 table
Remaining Useful Life Modelling with an Escalator Health Condition Analytic System
The refurbishment of an escalator is usually linked with its design life as
recommended by the manufacturer. However, the actual useful life of an
escalator should be determined by its operating condition which is affected by
the runtime, workload, maintenance quality, vibration, etc., rather than age
only. The objective of this project is to develop a comprehensive health
condition analytic system for escalators to support refurbishment decisions.
The analytic system consists of four parts: 1) online data gathering and
processing; 2) a dashboard for condition monitoring; 3) a health index model;
and 4) remaining useful life prediction. The results can be used for a)
predicting the remaining useful life of the escalators, in order to support
asset replacement planning and b) monitoring the real-time condition of
escalators; including alerts when vibration exceeds the threshold and signal
diagnosis, giving an indication of possible root cause (components) of the
alert signal.Comment: 14 pages, 12 figures, 7 table
An Algorithm for Modelling Escalator Fixed Loss Energy for PHM and sustainable energy usage
Prognostic Health Management (PHM) is designed to assess and monitor the
health status of systems, anticipate the onset of potential failure, and
prevent unplanned downtime. In recent decades, collecting massive amounts of
real-time sensor data enabled condition monitoring (CM) and consequently,
detection of abnormalities to support maintenance decision-making.
Additionally, the utilization of PHM techniques can support energy
sustainability efforts by optimizing energy usage and identifying opportunities
for energy-saving measures. Escalators are efficient machines for transporting
people and goods, and measuring energy consumption in time can facilitate PHM
of escalators. Fixed loss energy, or no-load energy, of escalators denotes the
energy consumption by an unloaded escalator. Fixed loss energy varies over time
indicating varying operating conditions. In this paper, we propose to use
escalators' fixed loss energy for PHM. We propose an approach to compute daily
fixed loss energy based on energy consumption sensor data. The proposed
approach is validated using a set of experimental data. The advantages and
disadvantages of each approach are also presented, and recommendations are
given. Finally, to illustrate PHM, we set up an EWMA chart for monitoring the
fixed loss over time and demonstrate the potential in reducing energy costs
associated with escalator operation
Remembering George E.P. Box with: Inez M. Zwetsloot (University of Amsterdam) Curs Box 2023-2024
Remembering George E.P. Box with: Inez M. Zwetsloot (University of Amsterdam) Curs Box 2023-202
Decreasing the dispatch time of medical reports sent from hospital to primary care with Lean Six Sigma
Timely communication is important to ensure high-quality health care. To facilitate this, the Gastro Intestinal Oncology Center Amsterdam (GIOCA) stipulated to dispatch medical reports on the day of the patient's visit. However, with the increasing number of patients, administrative processes at GIOCA were under pressure, and this standard was not met for the majority of patients. The aim and objective of this study was to dispatch 90% of medical reports on the day of the patient's visit by improving the logistic process. To assess the main causes for a prolonged dispatch time and to design improvements actions, the roadmap offered by Lean Six Sigma (LSS) was used, consisting of five phases: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC roadmap). Initially, 12.3% of the reports were dispatched on the day of the patient's visit. Three causes for a prolonged dispatch time were identified: (1) determining which doctors involved with treatment would compose the report; (2) the reports composed by a senior resident had to be reviewed by a medical specialist; and (3) a medical specialist had to authorize the administration to dispatch the reports. To circumvent these causes, a digital form was implemented in the electronic medical record that could be completed during the multidisciplinary team meeting. After implementation, 90.6% of the reports were dispatched on the day of the visit. The dispatch time of reports sent from hospital to primary care can be significantly reduced using Lean Six Sigma, improving the communication between hospital and primary car