Improved Fault Detection Using Shifting Window Data Augmentation of Induction Motor Current Signals

Deep learning models have demonstrated potential in Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) for rotating machinery, such as induction motors (IMs). However, their performance is significantly influenced by the size of the training dataset and the way signals are presented to the model. When trained on segmented signals over a fixed period, the model’s accuracy can decline when tested on signals that differ from the training interval or are randomly sampled. Conversely, models utilizing data augmentation techniques exhibit better generalization to unseen conditions. This paper highlights the bias introduced by traditional training methods towards specific periodic waveform sampling and proposes a new method to augment phase current signals during training using a shifting window technique. This approach is considered as a practical approach for motor current augmentation and is shown to enhance classification accuracy and improved generalization when compared to existing techniques.