Utilizing the Dempster–Shafer Theory for Condition Diagnosis of a Continuous Casting Machine

The article examines the specifics of the application of the Dempster–Schaefer theory, presents the mathematical apparatus of the theory and demonstrates its potential for diagnosing the technical condition of industrial equipment, in particular continuous casting machines. The methods of aggregating sensor readings and using the Dempster and Jager rules in the analysis of continuous casting process data are described.

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