Predictive Maintenance
AI-driven monitoring and analysis to forecast component or system failures, ensuring operational resilience and risk mitigation in critical environments.
Definition
Uses sensor data, log histories, and environmental metrics to train models (e.g., survival analysis, anomaly detection) that predict equipment degradation or failures before they occur. Governance includes validating model accuracy, defining alert thresholds, integrating alerts into maintenance workflows, and periodically retraining models as equipment ages or usage patterns change. Audit trails track predictions, maintenance actions, and outcomes for continuous improvement.
Real-World Example
A manufacturing plant equips motors with vibration sensors. A predictive‐maintenance model analyzes vibration patterns and alerts technicians to schedule maintenance three days before predicted failure. Governance logs every alert and maintenance action, correlating them to refine model accuracy and minimize unplanned downtime.