Research Article

Machine Learning Based Fault Diagnosis in Variable Speed Synchronous Generators

Volume: 14 Number: 1 January 21, 2026
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Machine Learning Based Fault Diagnosis in Variable Speed Synchronous Generators

Abstract

In this study, the performance of five different machine learning algorithms, decision tree, random forest, K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), Support Vector Machine (SVM), and logistic regression, was investigated for fault diagnosis in variable-speed synchronous generators. The dataset, consisting of real-world experimental data, includes both healthy and faulty generator operating states. Pre-processing steps such as normalization, Z-Score standardization, and feature selection were applied to the data, and the effects of these processes on classification performance were evaluated. According to the findings, the decision tree algorithm achieved the highest performance with an accurate rate of 99.43% and Matthews Correlation Coefficient (MCC) value of 0.975. While the random forest algorithm yielded similar results, the KNN, SVM, and logistic regression algorithms achieved lower accuracy values. It was determined that the pre-processing steps did not provide a significant increase in model performance, and the dataset was already balanced in terms of scale. The results revealed that the decision tree algorithm is the most suitable and reliable method for fault detection in variable-speed synchronous generators. This study demonstrates that machine learning-based approaches can be used effectively in early fault diagnosis in generators.

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Supporting Institution

This research received no external funding.

Ethical Statement

This study does not involve human or animal participants. All procedures followed scientific and ethical principles, and all referenced studies are appropriately cited.

Thanks

The authors would like to express their sincere thanks to the editor and the anonymous reviewers for their helpful comments and suggestions.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Electrical Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

January 21, 2026

Submission Date

October 22, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 25, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 14 Number: 1

APA
Önder, M., & Doğan, M. U. (2026). Machine Learning Based Fault Diagnosis in Variable Speed Synchronous Generators. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology, 14(1), 143-151. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1808533
AMA
1.Önder M, Doğan MU. Machine Learning Based Fault Diagnosis in Variable Speed Synchronous Generators. DUBİTED. 2026;14(1):143-151. doi:10.29130/dubited.1808533
Chicago
Önder, Mithat, and Muhsin Uğur Doğan. 2026. “Machine Learning Based Fault Diagnosis in Variable Speed Synchronous Generators”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 14 (1): 143-51. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1808533.
EndNote
Önder M, Doğan MU (January 1, 2026) Machine Learning Based Fault Diagnosis in Variable Speed Synchronous Generators. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 14 1 143–151.
IEEE
[1]M. Önder and M. U. Doğan, “Machine Learning Based Fault Diagnosis in Variable Speed Synchronous Generators”, DUBİTED, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 143–151, Jan. 2026, doi: 10.29130/dubited.1808533.
ISNAD
Önder, Mithat - Doğan, Muhsin Uğur. “Machine Learning Based Fault Diagnosis in Variable Speed Synchronous Generators”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 14/1 (January 1, 2026): 143-151. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1808533.
JAMA
1.Önder M, Doğan MU. Machine Learning Based Fault Diagnosis in Variable Speed Synchronous Generators. DUBİTED. 2026;14:143–151.
MLA
Önder, Mithat, and Muhsin Uğur Doğan. “Machine Learning Based Fault Diagnosis in Variable Speed Synchronous Generators”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 14, no. 1, Jan. 2026, pp. 143-51, doi:10.29130/dubited.1808533.
Vancouver
1.Mithat Önder, Muhsin Uğur Doğan. Machine Learning Based Fault Diagnosis in Variable Speed Synchronous Generators. DUBİTED. 2026 Jan. 1;14(1):143-51. doi:10.29130/dubited.1808533