Case 5:

Cloud based AI approach for predictive

maintenance and failure prevention
Introduction
Machines have evolved from mechanical components to complex mechatronic systems, allowing
for better monitoring and analysis of faults. As design complexity increases, fault identification
becomes more difficult, leading to longer repair times. Companies have developed diagnostic
systems with sensors that store data in onboard computers. Artificial Intelligence and cloud
computing have enabled the identification of potential failure regions, allowing for preemptive
repair before major damage occurs. This approach can be applied to products with multiple
moving parts, such as engines in vehicles. This paper discusses a cloud-based Artificial
Intelligence architecture for maintenance and failure prevention, focusing on a hypothetical
network monitoring aircraft engine fan blades.

System Architecture
The proposed system utilizes cloud computing, artificial intelligence and process mining
technologies to analyze data from various sources. Cloud computing offers flexibility in data
collection, allowing for real-time monitoring and decision-making. Artificial intelligence, a
leading technology, is used in various applications, such as drug interaction modeling and
controlling unmanned military drones. Its main advantage is its ability to adapt to stimuli and
dynamically change algorithms, increasing efficiency and accuracy.
In the proposed system, AI analyzes data stored in a cloud server from various sources and
performs predictive analysis using data mining techniques like process mining. This results in a
predictive model determining the probability of failure of a particular part in a product, which is
continuously updated as new data is entered. Based on this model, a predictive maintenance
schedule is developed.

Process mining is a data mining technique that generates information through the analysis of
event data, identifying problems in system operation, optimizing processes, and tracking system
operation. Combining AI with process mining can increase its effectiveness, as AI systems can
analyze large amounts of data quickly and generate information for further processing.

Related Work
This paper discusses various research and publications on various aspects of a new generation
intelligence manufacturing system. Researchers have proposed frameworks for monitoring
manufacturing processes using deep learning, a cloud-based health monitoring system, and a
review of artificial intelligence algorithms for fault diagnostics of rotary machines. Zhou Ji et al.
discuss the use of AI in new generation manufacturing systems and the complex human-physical
cyber interaction. These studies provide valuable insights into the potential of AI in the
manufacturing industry and its implications for various industries.

Implementation of the maintenance system for fan blades of an

aircraft engine
An AI-based system is proposed to monitor fan blades in an aircraft engine. A cloud architecture
is used, uploading data from manufacturers, airline maintenance operators, and the engine
monitoring system onto a server. The AI system calculates the fan blade's probability of failure
and develops maintenance schedules for each blade. The engine monitoring system records
various engine parameters, and data from ground engineers and manufacturers is fed into the
cloud system. Data mining techniques, such as process mining, analyze the stored data and
generate a predictive model, which calculates the fan blade's probability of failure and generates
a maintenance schedule.

Conclusion
This paper discusses the architecture and application of a cloud-based AI maintenance system,
indicating its potential for deployment in various industries like automobile, electrical, and
infrastructure development. The system can be deployed without complex infrastructure and can
be expanded for diversification. However, further development and refinement are needed to
ensure profitability, safety, and efficiency in the system's implementation.