Predictive Maintenance Strategies for Oil and Gas Facilities Using AI-Based Vibration Monitoring

Abstract

In industries such as oil and gas, the effective maintenance of facilities is of paramount importance to ensure uninterrupted operations, minimize downtime, and optimize resource utilization. Traditional maintenance approaches often rely on scheduled interventions, which can lead to inefficiencies and costly downtime. To address these challenges, this research paper presents a comprehensive study on the application of AI-based vibration monitoring techniques for predictive maintenance strategies in oil and gas facilities.

The study focuses on utilizing accelerometer sensor data to predict equipment failures and recommend timely maintenance actions. Two prominent machine learning models, Linear Regression and Random Forest, are employed to analyze the sensor data and forecast potential equipment anomalies. The performance of these models is evaluated using key metrics, including the coefficient of determination (R-squared) and accuracy.

The findings reveal contrasting outcomes for the applied models. Linear Regression yielded an R-squared value of -0.01048, indicating limited predictive capabilities in this context. Conversely, the Random Forest model exhibited a more promising performance with an R-squared value of 0.3685, suggesting a degree of predictive power in detecting equipment malfunctions. The implications of these results are substantial.

This paper contributes to the evolving field of predictive maintenance by empirically evaluating the performance of AI-based models on real-world vibration sensor data from oil and gas facilities. As technological advancements continue to shape industrial practices, embracing such predictive strategies can drive efficiency, reliability, and sustainability across the sector. Further research avenues include exploring advanced AI techniques, integrating multiple sensor data sources, and refining models to achieve even higher predictive accuracy.

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This paper was prepared for presentation at the 2023 International Field Exploration and Development Conference in Wuhan, China, 20-22 September 2023.

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