Local Chapter Johannesburg, South Africa
Coordinated by South Africa ,
Status: Ongoing
Project background.
Machine maintenance plays a pivotal role in the operational efficiency of industries worldwide, directly influencing production continuity, equipment longevity, and economic performance. This project aims to employ Machine Learning (ML) techniques to analyze historical machine maintenance data, predict future maintenance needs, and provide actionable insights for manufacturers, policymakers, and stakeholders.
The problem.
Recent unexpected equipment breakdowns have disrupted the industrial output, especially in areas affected by logistical issues or lacking proper infrastructure. These unforeseen breakdowns can have significant financial implications and can hamper the productivity of industries already operating in challenging conditions. Industrial bodies and decision-makers monitor equipment health metrics to identify early signs of potential breakdowns.
The objective is to facilitate timely interventions and preventive actions. In certain situations, especially in conflict-affected zones or remote areas, maintenance records may not be consistently kept. This absence of data can make it difficult to forecast machine maintenance needs – information vital for ensuring smooth industrial operations.
Project goals.
Project plan.
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Week 1
Project Preparation and Brainstorming
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Week 2
Data Collection and Preprocessing:
Gather historical machine maintenance data from industries, equipment manufacturers, and research institutions.
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Week 3
Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA): Conduct EDA to gain insights into historical maintenance patterns. Visualize the data using appropriate visualization tools.
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Week 4
Feature Engineering: Select relevant features for prediction, including machine types, usage patterns, and external factors like environmental conditions.
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Week 5
Model Development: Experiment with various ML algorithms suitable for predicting maintenance, such as Random Forest, LSTM, or XGBoost. Divide the dataset into training and testing subsets.
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Week 6
Interactive Web Application: Build an interactive web application with appropriate frameworks. Implement visualizations for historical maintenance patterns and predictions.
