Publications by Type: Journal Article

2021
Berghout T, Mouss L-H, Bentrcia T, Elbouchikhi E, Benbouzid M. A deep supervised learning approach for condition-based maintenance of naval propulsion systems. Ocean Engineering [Internet]. 2021;221 (1). Publisher's VersionAbstract
In the last years, predictive maintenance has gained a central position in condition-based maintenance tasks planning. Machine learning approaches have been very successful in simplifying the construction of prognostic models for health assessment based on available historical labeled data issued from similar systems or specific physical models. However, if the collected samples suffer from lack of labels (small labeled dataset or not enough samples), the process of generalization of the learning model on the dataset as well as on the newly arrived samples (application) can be very difficult. In an attempt to overcome such drawbacks, a new deep supervised learning approach is introduced in this paper. The proposed approach aims at extracting and learning important patterns even from a small amount of data in order to produce more general health estimator. The algorithm is trained online based on local receptive field theories of extreme learning machines using data issued from a propulsion system simulator. Compared to extreme learning machine variants, the new algorithm shows a higher level of accuracy in terms of approximation and generalization under several training paradigms.
Seddik M-T, KADRI O, Bouarouguene C, Brahimi H. Detection of Flooding Attack on OBS Network Using Ant Colony Optimization and Machine Learning. Computación y Sistemas [Internet]. 2021;25 (2). Publisher's VersionAbstract
Optical burst switching (OBS) has become one of the best and widely used optical networking techniques. It offers more efficient bandwidth usage than optical packet switching (OPS) and optical circuit switching (OCS).However, it undergoes more attacks than other techniques and the Classical security approach cannot solve its security problem. Therefore, a new security approach based on machine learning and cloud computing is proposed in this article. We used the Google Colab platform to apply Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Extreme Learning Machine (ELM)to Burst Header Packet (BHP) flooding attack on Optical Burst Switching (OBS) Network Data Set.
AKSA K, Aitouche S, Bentoumi H, Sersa I. Developing a Web Platform for the Management of the Predictive Maintenance in Smart Factories. Wireless Personal Communications [Internet]. 2021;119 :pages1469–1497. Publisher's VersionAbstract
Industry 4.0 is a tsunami that will invade the whole world. The real challenge of the future factories requires a high degree of reliability both in machinery and equipment. Thereupon, shifting the rudder towards new trends is an inevitable obligation in this fourth industrial revolution where the maintenance system has radically changed to a new one called predictive maintenance 4.0 (PdM 4.0). This latter is used to avoid predicted problems of machines and increase their lifespan taking into account that if machines have not any predicted problem, they will never be checked. However, in order to get successful prediction of any kind of problems, minimizing energy and resources consumption along with saving costs, this PdM 4.0 needs many new emerging technologies such as the internet of things infrastructure, collection and distribution of data from different smart sensors, analyzing/interpreting a huge amount of data using machine/deep learning…etc. This paper is devoted to present the industry 4.0 and its specific technologies used to ameliorate the existing predictive maintenance strategy. An example is given via a web platform to get a clear idea of how PdM 4.0 is applied in smart factories.
Sonia B, Zermane H, Mouss L-H, Bencherif F. Development of an Industrial Application with Neuro-Fuzzy Systems. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FUZZY SYSTEMS and ADVANCED APPLICATIONS [Internet]. 2021;8. Publisher's VersionAbstract
In this paper, our objective is dedicated to the detection of a deterioration in the estimated operating time by giving preventive action before a failure, and the classification of breakdowns after failure by giving the action of the diagnosis and / or maintenance. For this reason, we propose a new Neuro-fuzzy assistance prognosis system based on pattern recognition called "NFPROG" (Neuro Fuzzy Prognosis). NFPROG is an interactive simulation software, developed within the Laboratory of Automation and Production (LAP) -University of Batna, Algeria. It is a four-layer fuzzy preceptor whose architecture is based on Elman neural networks. This system is applied to the cement manufacturing process (cooking process) to the cement manufacturing company of Ain-Touta-Batna, Algeria. And since this company has an installation and configuration S7-400 of Siemens PLC PCS7was chosen as a programming language platform for our system.
Benfriha A-I, Triqui-Sari L, Bougloula A-E, Bennekrouf M. Dynamic planning design of three level distribution network with horizontal and vertical exchange. Inventory management in distribution networks remains a challenging task due to the demand nature and the limited storage capacity. In this work, we study a three-level, a multi-product and a multi-period distribution network consisting of a central ware. 2021.Abstract
 Inventory management in distribution networks remains a challenging task due to the demand nature and the limited storage capacity. In this work, we study a three-level, a multi-product and a multi-period distribution network consisting of a central warehouse, three distribution centres and six wholesalers. Each of them faces a random demand. In order to optimise the inventory management in the distribution network, we first propose to make a horizontal cooperation between actors of the same level in the form of product exchange; then we propose a second approach based on vertical-horizontal cooperation. Both approaches are modelled as a MIP model and solved using the CPLEX solver. The objective of this study is to analyse the performance in terms of costs, quantities in stock and customer satisfaction.
Gougam F, Chemseddine R, Benazzouz D, Zerhouni N, Benaggoune K. Fault prognostics of rolling element bearing based on feature extraction and supervised machine learning: Application to shaft wind turbine gearbox using vibration signal. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science [Internet]. 2021;235 (20). Publisher's VersionAbstract
Renewable energies offer new solutions to an ever-increasing energy demand. Wind energy is one of the main sources of electricity production, which uses winds to be converted to electrical energy with lower cost and environment saving. The major failures of a wind turbine occur in the bearings of high-speed shafts. This paper proposes the use of optimized machine learning to predict the Remaining Useful Life (RUL) of bearing based on vibration data and features extraction. Significant features are extracted from filtered band-pass of the squared raw signal where the health indicators are automatically selected using relief technique. Optimized Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) by Partical Swarm Optimization (PSO) is used to model the non linear degradation of the extracted indicators. The proposed approach is applied on experimental setup of wind turbine where the results show its effectiveness for RUL estimation.
Bensakhria M, Abdelhamid S. A Hybrid Methodology based on heuristic algorithms for a production distribution system with routing decisions. . BizInfo (Blace) Journal of Economics, Management and Informatics [Internet]. 2021;12 (2) :1-22. Publisher's VersionAbstract
In this paper, we address the integration of a two-level supply chain with multiple items. This two-level production-distribution system features a capacitated production facility supplying several retailers located in the same region. If production does occur, this process incurs a fixed setup cost and unit production costs. Besides, deliveries are made from the plant to the retailers by a limited number of capacitated vehicles, routing costs incurred. This work aims to implement a minimization solution that reduces the total costs in both the production facility and retailers. The methodology adopted based on a hybrid heuristic, greedy and genetic algorithm uses strong formulation to provide a suitable solution of a guaranteed quality that is as good or better than those provided by the MIP optimizer. The results demonstrate that the proposed heuristics are effective and performs impressively in terms of computational efficiency and solution quality.
Benayache A, Bilami A, Benaggoune K, Mouss L-H. Industrial IoT middleware using a multi-agent system for consistency-based diagnostic in cement factory. International Journal of Autonomous and Adaptive Communications Systems [Internet]. 2021;14 (3). Publisher's VersionAbstract
With the evolution of the internet of things (IoT), and due to its significant need in the industry, Industrial IoT (IIoT) becomes the suitable naming for this accompaniment. IIoT changed the view of the industry intelligently and over the internet. This overlapping of IoT and industry requires special treatment when systems deal with heterogeneous devices in a distributed environment and complex tasks. In this paper, we propose a middleware solution based on multi-agents system (MAS) to handle the distributed control of complex systems autonomously in an industrial environment. The proposed middleware enables machine-to-machine (M2M) communications among the system’s components. In this work, we also addressed the distributed diagnostic for real industrial system using MAS with a new suitable communication strategy to support the heterogeneity and interoperability issued in IIoT and assure real-time monitoring and control. Finally, we present a qualitative evaluation of our solution on real case study (cement factory).
Benbouzid M, Berghout T, Sarma N, Djurović S, Wu Y, Ma X. Intelligent Condition Monitoring of Wind Power Systems: State of the Art Review. Energies [Internet]. 2021;14 (18). Publisher's VersionAbstract
Modern wind turbines operate in continuously transient conditions, with varying speed, torque, and power based on the stochastic nature of the wind resource. This variability affects not only the operational performance of the wind power system, but can also affect its integrity under service conditions. Condition monitoring continues to play an important role in achieving reliable and economic operation of wind turbines. This paper reviews the current advances in wind turbine condition monitoring, ranging from conventional condition monitoring and signal processing tools to machine-learning-based condition monitoring and usage of big data mining for predictive maintenance. A systematic review is presented of signal-based and data-driven modeling methodologies using intelligent and machine learning approaches, with the view to providing a critical evaluation of the recent developments in this area, and their applications in diagnosis, prognosis, health assessment, and predictive maintenance of wind turbines and farms.
Berghout T, Benbouzid M, Mouss H-L. Leveraging Label Information in a Knowledge-Driven Approach for Rolling-Element Bearings Remaining Useful Life Prediction. Energies [Internet]. 2021;14 (8). Publisher's VersionAbstract

Since bearing deterioration patterns are difficult to collect from real, long lifetime scenarios, data-driven research has been directed towards recovering them by imposing accelerated life tests. Consequently, insufficiently recovered features due to rapid damage propagation seem more likely to lead to poorly generalized learning machines. Knowledge-driven learning comes as a solution by providing prior assumptions from transfer learning. Likewise, the absence of true labels was able to create inconsistency related problems between samples, and teacher-given label behaviors led to more ill-posed predictors. Therefore, in an attempt to overcome the incomplete, unlabeled data drawbacks, a new autoencoder has been designed as an additional source that could correlate inputs and labels by exploiting label information in a completely unsupervised learning scheme. Additionally, its stacked denoising version seems to more robustly be able to recover them for new unseen data. Due to the non-stationary and sequentially driven nature of samples, recovered representations have been fed into a transfer learning, convolutional, long–short-term memory neural network for further meaningful learning representations. The assessment procedures were benchmarked against recent methods under different training datasets. The obtained results led to more efficiency confirming the strength of the new learning path.

Berghout T, Benbouzid M, Bentrcia T, Ma X, sa Djurović S\v, Mouss L-H. Machine Learning-Based Condition Monitoring for PV Systems: State of the Art and Future Prospects. Energies [Internet]. 2021;14 (19). Publisher's VersionAbstract
To ensure the continuity of electric power generation for photovoltaic systems, condition monitoring frameworks are subject to major enhancements. The continuous uniform delivery of electric power depends entirely on a well-designed condition maintenance program. A just-in-time task to deal with several naturally occurring faults can be correctly undertaken via the cooperation of effective detection, diagnosis, and prognostic analyses. Therefore, the present review first outlines different failure modes to which all photovoltaic systems are subjected, in addition to the essential integrated detection methods and technologies. Then, data-driven paradigms, and their contribution to solving this prediction problem, are also explored. Accordingly, this review primarily investigates the different learning architectures used (i.e., ordinary, hybrid, and ensemble) in relation to their learning frameworks (i.e., traditional and deep learning). It also discusses the extension of machine learning to knowledge-driven approaches, including generative models such as adversarial networks and transfer learning. Finally, this review provides insights into different works to highlight various operating conditions and different numbers and types of failures, and provides links to some publicly available datasets in the field. The clear organization of the abundant information on this subject may result in rigorous guidelines for the trends adopted in the future.
Derdour K, Mouss L-H, Bensaadi R. Multiple Features Extraction and Classifiers Combination Based Handwriting Digit Recognition. International Journal on Electrical Engineering and Informatics [Internet]. 2021;13 (1). Publisher's VersionAbstract
In this paper, we present a system for handwriting digit recognition using different invariant features extraction and multiple classifiers. In the feature extraction we use four types: cavities, Zernike moments, Hu moments, Histogram of Gradient (HOG). Firstly, the features are used independently by five classifiers: K-nearest neighbor (KNN), Support Vector Machines (SVM) one versus one, SVM one versus all, Decision Tree, MLP. Then to achieve the best possible classification performance in terms of recognition rate, three methods of classifiers Combination rule employed: majority vote, Borda count and maximum rule. Experiments are performed on the well-known MNIST database of handwritten digits. The results demonstrated that the combination of KNN using HOG features with SVMOVA using Zernike moments by Borda count rule have considered to be good based on a geometric transformation invariance.
AKSA K. Principles of Biology in Service of Technology: DNA Computing. Algerian Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (ALJEST) [Internet]. 2021;7 (20). Publisher's VersionAbstract
 As commonly known that living beings cannot survive without natural sources available on earth, technology is no exception; it cannot develop without the inspiring help given by the same nature. The field of biology has extensively participated in the computing field through the "code of life" DNA (Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid) since it was discovered by Adelman in the past century. This combination gave birth to DNA Computing, which is a very interesting new aspect of biochemistry. It works massively parallel with high energy efficiency, and requiring almost no space. The field of molecular computing is still new and as the field progresses from concepts to engineering, researchers will address these important issues.  By the use of encoding data into DNA strands, many NP-complete problems have been solved and many new efficient techniques have been proposed in cryptography field. The aim of this paper is to give an overview of bio-inspired system and to summarize the great role of DNA molecule in servicing of the technology field.
AKSA K. Recherche Documentaire et Conception du Mémoire. 2021.Abstract
Le 4ème semestre d’un mastère de recherche est consacré à la réalisation d’un travail de recherche qui sera traduit par une conception et une rédaction d’un mémoire de fin d’études et finalement la préparation d’un exposé oral puis une soutenance.Le mémoire de fin d’études est une étape très importante dans la voie des études universitaires, car sans elle, l’étudiant ne peut pas acquérir la qualité de diplômé.Alors, dans ce petit livre vous pouvez trouver un petit guide sur: - La fa\c con d’organisation de votre mémoire. - La présentation de votre soutenance. - La rédaction d’un travail de recherche. - La préparation d’un poster.Le 4ème semestre d’un mastère de recherche est consacré à la réalisation d’un travail de recherche qui sera traduit par une conception et une rédaction d’un mémoire de fin d’études et finalement la préparation d’un exposé oral puis une soutenance.Le mémoire de fin d’études est une étape très importante dans la voie des études universitaires, car sans elle, l’étudiant ne peut pas acquérir la qualité de diplômé.Alors, dans ce petit livre vous pouvez trouver un petit guide sur: La fa\c con d’organisation de votre mémoire. La présentation de votre soutenance. La rédaction d’un travail de recherche. La préparation d’un poster.
Berghout T, Mouss L-H, Bentrcia T, Benbouzid M. A Semi-Supervised Deep Transfer Learning Approach for Rolling-Element Bearing Remaining Useful Life Prediction. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement (2022) [Internet]. 2021;37 (2). Publisher's VersionAbstract
Deep learning techniques have recently brought many improvements in the field of neural network training, especially for prognosis and health management. The success of such an intelligent health assessment model depends not only on the availability of labeled historical data but also on the careful samples selection. However, in real operating systems such as induction machines, which generally have a long reliable life, storing the entire operation history, including deterioration (i.e., bearings), will be very expensive and difficult to feed accurately into the training model. Other alternatives sequentially store samples that hold degradation patterns similar to real ones in damage behavior by imposing an accelerated deterioration. Labels lack and differences in distributions caused by the imposed deterioration will ultimately discriminate the training model and limit its knowledge capacity. In an attempt to overcome these drawbacks, a novel sequence-by-sequence deep learning algorithm able to expand the generalization capacity by transferring obtained knowledge from life cycles of similar systems is proposed. The new algorithm aims to determine health status by involving long short-term memory neural network as a primary component of adaptive learning to extract both health stage and health index inferences. Experimental validation performed using the PRONOSTIA induction machine bearing degradation datasets clearly proves the capacity and higher performance of the proposed deep learning knowledge transfer-based prognosis approach.
Chouhal O, Mahdaoui R, Mouss L-H. SOA-based distributed fault prognostic and diagnosis framework: an application for preheater cement cyclones. International Journal of Internet Manufacturing and Services [Internet]. 2021;8 (1). Publisher's VersionAbstract
Complex engineering manufacturing systems require efficient online fault diagnosis methodologies to improve safety and reduce maintenance costs. Traditionally, diagnosis and prognosis approaches are centralised, but these solutions are difficult to implement on distributed systems; whereas a distributed approach of multiple diagnosis and prognosis agents can offer a solution. Also, controlling process plant from a remote location has several benefits including the ability to track and to assist in solving a problem that might arise. This paper presents a distributed and over prognosis and diagnosis approach for physical systems basing on multi agent system and service-oriented architecture. Specifics prognostic and diagnostic procedures and key modules of the architecture for web service-based distributed fault prognostic and diagnosis framework are detailed and developed for the preheater cement cyclones in the workshop of SCIMAT clinker. The experimental case study, reported in the present paper, shows encouraging results and fosters industrial technology transfer.
Meraghni S, Benaggoune K, Al-Masry Z, Terrissa L, Devalland C, Zerhouni N. Towards Digital Twins Driven Breast Cancer Detection. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems [Internet]. 2021;285 :87–99. Publisher's VersionAbstract
Digital twins have transformed the industrial world by changing the development phase of a product or the use of equipment. With the digital twin, the object’s evolution data allows us to anticipate and optimize its performance. Healthcare is in the midst of a digital transition towards personalized, predictive, preventive, and participatory medicine. The digital twin is one of the key tools of this change. In this work, DT is proposed for the diagnosis of breast cancer based on breast skin temperature. Research has focused on thermography as a non-invasive scanning solution for breast cancer diagnosis. However, body temperature is influenced by many factors, such as breast anatomy, physiological functions, blood pressure, etc. The proposed DT updates the bio-heat model’s temperature using the data collected by temperature sensors and complementary data from smart devices. Consequently, the proposed DT is personalized using the collected data to reflect the person’s behavior with whom it is connected.
AKSA K, Bouhafna K, BELAYATI S, DJEGHAR D. Vers une Nouvelle Révolution Industrielle : Industrie 4.0. Revue Méditerranéenne des Télécommunications [Internet]. 2021;11 (1). Publisher's VersionAbstract
La quatrième révolution industrielle (nommée aussi l’Internet Industriel des Objets) dépend totalement sur la numérisation à travers l’Internet des objets et les réseaux virtuels. Cette révolution qui évolue à un rythme exponentiel, et non plus linéaire, va permettre la création d’usines, d’industries et de processus plus intelligents qui vont ensuite se traduire par une amélioration de la flexibilité, de la productivité et une meilleure utilisation des ressources matérielles et humaines. Cet article est consacré à introduire cette nouvelle révolution industrielle (industrie4.0), les technologies majeurs participant à son apparition, leur bénéfices attendus ainsi que leurs enjeux à prendre en considération.
Rahem A, Yahiaoui D, Lahbari N, Bouzid T. Effect of Masonry Infill Walls with Openings on Nonlinear Response of Steel Frames. Civil Engineering Journal [Internet]. 2021;7 (2). Publisher's VersionAbstract
The infill walls are usually considered as nonstructural elements and, thus, are not taken into account in analytical models. However, numerous researches have shown that they can significantly affect the seismic response of the structures. The aim of the present study is to examine the role of masonry infill on the damage response of steel frame without and with various types of openings systems subjected to nonlinear static analysis and nonlinear time history analysis. For the purposes of the above investigation, a comprehensive assessment is conducted using twelve typical types of steel frame without masonry, with full masonry and with different heights and widths of openings. The results revealed that the influence of the successive earthquake phenomenon on the structural damage is larger for the infill buildings compared to the bare structures. Furthermore, when buildings with masonry infill are analyzed for seismic sequences, it is of great importance to account for the orientation of the seismic motion. The nonlinear static response indicated that the opening area has an influence on the maximal strength, the ductility and the initial rigidity of these frames. But the shape of the opening will not influence the global behavior. Then, the nonlinear time history analysis indicates that the global displacement is greatly decreased and even the behavior of the curve is affected by the earthquake intensity when opening is considered.
Mansouri T, Boufarh R, Saadi D. Effects of underground circular void on strip footing laid on the edge of a cohesionless slope under eccentric loads. Soils and Rocks [Internet]. 2021;44 (1). Publisher's VersionAbstract
Owing to the comeback of small-scale models, this paper presents results of an experimental study based on the effect of underground circular voids on strip footing placed on the edge of a cohesionless slope and subjected to eccentric loads. The bearing capacity-settlement relationship of footing on the slope and impact of diverse variables are expressed using dimensionless parameters such as the top vertical distance of the void from the base of footing, horizontal space linking the void-footing centre, and load eccentricity. The results verified that the stability of strip footing is influenced by the underground void, as well as the critical depth between the soil and top layer of the void. The critical horizontal distance between the void and the centre was also affected by the underground void. Furthermore, the results also verified that the influence of the void appeared insignificant when it was positioned at a depth or eccentricity equal to twice the width of footing.

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