Research Article

Detection of Bearing Faults from Vibration Signals

Volume: 13 Number: 3 September 30, 2025
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Detection of Bearing Faults from Vibration Signals

Abstract

Bearings are critical mechanical components in rotating machinery, playing a vital role in system safety and operational continuity. In this study, the Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) bearing dataset is used to perform fault classification using four machine learning algorithms: Random Forest, XGBoost, Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Naive Bayes. Based on statistical features extracted in the time domain, the performance of each model is evaluated using accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score metrics. The results reveal that Random Forest and XGBoost algorithms achieved superior performance with 95.73% accuracy and 96% in precision, recall, and F1-score. The SVM model, with 93.73% accuracy, stands out as a robust alternative, while the Naive Bayes algorithm shows relatively lower performance with 92.40% accuracy. Additionally, an individual feature-based classification analysis indicates that standard deviation (sd) and root mean square (RMS) features contribute most significantly to model performance. This study provides a comprehensive performance analysis of traditional machine learning algorithms, offering a valuable reference for early and accurate detection of bearing faults.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Computer Software, Electrical Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

October 8, 2025

Publication Date

September 30, 2025

Submission Date

August 2, 2025

Acceptance Date

August 22, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 13 Number: 3

APA
Akcan, E. (2025). Detection of Bearing Faults from Vibration Signals. Balkan Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 13(3), 295-306. https://doi.org/10.17694/bajece.1757057
AMA
1.Akcan E. Detection of Bearing Faults from Vibration Signals. Balkan Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering. 2025;13(3):295-306. doi:10.17694/bajece.1757057
Chicago
Akcan, Eyyüp. 2025. “Detection of Bearing Faults from Vibration Signals”. Balkan Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering 13 (3): 295-306. https://doi.org/10.17694/bajece.1757057.
EndNote
Akcan E (September 1, 2025) Detection of Bearing Faults from Vibration Signals. Balkan Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering 13 3 295–306.
IEEE
[1]E. Akcan, “Detection of Bearing Faults from Vibration Signals”, Balkan Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 295–306, Sept. 2025, doi: 10.17694/bajece.1757057.
ISNAD
Akcan, Eyyüp. “Detection of Bearing Faults from Vibration Signals”. Balkan Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering 13/3 (September 1, 2025): 295-306. https://doi.org/10.17694/bajece.1757057.
JAMA
1.Akcan E. Detection of Bearing Faults from Vibration Signals. Balkan Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering. 2025;13:295–306.
MLA
Akcan, Eyyüp. “Detection of Bearing Faults from Vibration Signals”. Balkan Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, vol. 13, no. 3, Sept. 2025, pp. 295-06, doi:10.17694/bajece.1757057.
Vancouver
1.Eyyüp Akcan. Detection of Bearing Faults from Vibration Signals. Balkan Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering. 2025 Sep. 1;13(3):295-306. doi:10.17694/bajece.1757057

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