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Effectiveness of different machine learning models for state recognition and fault diagnosis in fluidized beds

不同机器学习模型的流化床状态识别和故障诊断效果


凡 简1, 窦明莹1, 赵 飞1, 马存志2, 张如昕1, 金云峰2, 李舒月1, 张永民1

1. 中国石油大学(北京)重质油全国重点实验室,北京 102249;

2. 南京天洑软件有限公司,江苏 南京 211100

引用格式:

凡简, 窦明莹, 赵飞, 等. 不同机器学习模型的流化床状态识别和故障诊断效果[J]. 中国粉体技术, 2025, 31(6): 1-12.

FAN Jian, DOU Mingying, ZHAO Fei, et al. Effectiveness of different machine learning models for state recognition and fault  diagnosis in fluidized beds[J]. China Powder Science and Technology, 2025, 31(6): 1−12.

DOI:10.13732/j.issn.1008-5548.2025.06.009

收稿日期: 2025-02-13, 修回日期: 2025-03-27, 上线日期: 2025-05-29。

基金项目: 国家自然科学基金项目,编号: 22308377; 中核集团青年英才项目,编号: KY202212。

第一作者简介:凡简(2000—),女,硕士研究生,研究方向为多相反应过程强化。E-mail:jian_fan0113@163. com。

通信作者简介:张永民(1978—),男,教授,博士生导师,青年学术拔尖人才、 教育部新世纪优秀人才,研究方向为多相反应过程强化及装备。E-mail:zhym@cup. edu. cn。

摘要: 【目的】验证机器学习方法应用于气固流化床状态识别和故障诊断的可行性,并进一步对比不同机器学习模型的优劣。【方法】 针对流化床常见的内部颗粒结块、分布板堵塞2种类型的故障,考察不同机器学习模型用于流化床状态识别和故障诊断的可行性; 考察半径近邻回归模型(radius nearest neighbor, RNN)、 支持向量回归(support vector regression, SVR)、 K近邻算法(K-nearest neighbor, KNN)和随机森林算法(random forest, RF)4种传统机器学习模型与智能算法AI-agent在故障诊断方面的应用,利用不同运行状态下测量得到的实验室小型流化床动态压力信号进行不同模型预测质量的评判。【结果】 机器学习模型可以通过测得的动态压力信号进行流化床的状态识别与故障诊断,在所选择的传统模型中,KNN具有最高的准确率和区分率,分别达到93. 75%和81. 25%,自研算法AI-agent的也展现出优良的诊断效果。【结论】 通过对比5类较为主流的机器学习模型,确定针对流化床状态监测与故障诊断的最优模型KNN。

关键词: 流化床;智能算法;压力脉动;故障诊断


Abstract

Objective The complex gas-solid flow in fluidized beds often leads to operational failures such as particle agglomeration, distribution plate clogging, gas short-circuiting, and hydrodynamic instability, jeopardizing production safety and economic benefits.Compared to the machine learning (ML) methods, manual monitoring and signal processing in traditional approaches have limitations in signal extraction and multi-type fault differentiation. This study evaluates the feasibility of ML methods for state identification and fault diagnosis in gas-solid fluidized beds, benchmarking and optimizing typical ML models using the built-in AI model of DTEmpower. The research results provide insights into the development of artificial intelligence-based stabilization techniques for industrial fluidized bed systems.

Methods A small cylindrical bubbling bed cold mold was constructed with transparent glass walls to visualize flow dynamics.The flow characteristics of fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) particles under normal working conditions, particle agglomeration  (10%-50% by volume), and distribution plate blockage( 12. 5%-62. 5% by area ) were simulated. Transient pressure pulsation signals were collected, and bed eigenvalues were calculated based on pressure sensor data. For fault diagnosis, four ML models, k-nearest neighbors (KNN), random forest (RF), support vector regression (SVR), and radius nearest neighbor  (RNN), as well as the AI-agent of DTEmpower, were selected based on their characteristics and model features. Five types of models were constructed and their model performance was validated and compared.

Results and Discussion As particle agglomeration worsened, the bed pressure drop and density decreased steadily, while the distribution plate pressure drop fluctuated, showing an overall downward trend. Distribution plate clogging increased plate pressure drop but decreased bed pressure drop and density. The trend variations could be used to determine the operational status of fluidized beds. An experienced operator could identify simple faults from trend data but not complicated faults. To achieve accurate identification of fault category and severity under conditions of particle agglomeration and distribution plate blockage, ML methods should be used. For known fault severities( limited domain), the AI-agent model and KNN achieved the highest accuracy( 88. 89%), followed by RF( 88. 67%) and SVR( 19. 44%). For unknown fault severities( unqualified domain), RF had the highest accuracy( 100%), followed by AI-agent( 95. 84%), SVR( 87. 5%), and RNN( 87. 5%). Overall, the KNN model demonstrated superior accuracy( 93. 75%) and differentiation rate( 81. 25%), while the AI-agent also excelled in fault diagnosis under comparison.

Conclusion This study offers insights into the development of AI-based technologies in operational stability solutions for indus⁃

trial fluidized bed systems. Through a comprehensive comparison of five mainstream ML models, the optimal model for condition monitoring and fault diagnosis in fluidized beds was identified. The proposed method can distinguish the differences between particle agglomeration and distribution plate blockage while quantitatively assessing failure severity, significantly enhancing operational safety. It provides a foundation for industrial-scale state identification and fault diagnosis systems based on actual industrial data. However, it should be noted that this study was conducted at a laboratory scale with simplified operating conditions and limited parameter variations. Future work should focus on applying these methods to industrial-scale applications. Historical DCS data should be employed, and specific reaction conditions and mechanisms should be considered, which will require specialized model adjustments.

Keywords: fluidized bed; intelligent algorithm; pressure pulsation; fault diagnosis

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