Multi-fault classification based on support vector machine trained by chaos particle swarm optimization

A novel method of training support vector machine (SVM) by using chaos particle swarm optimization (CPSO) is proposed. A multi-fault classification model based on the SVM trained by CPSO is established and applied to the fault diagnosis of rotating machines. The results show that the method of training SVM using CPSO is feasible, the proposed fault classification model outperforms the neural network trained by chaos particle swarm optimization and least squares support vector machine, the precision and reliability of the fault classification results can meet the requirement of practical application. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.